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Enjoy an insider’s guide to Virginia’s best 5-star resorts, charming country inns, farm-to-table restaurants and unique ways to experience Virginia wine country and beyond. From planning a romantic weekend at a cozy vineyard bed & breakfast to a getaway full of pampering at a luxurious spa resort, you’ll find an abundance of choices with Wine & Country Life. For those with a bit of wanderlust, discover more gorgeous destinations across America, throughout Europe and beyond.
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Enjoy an insider’s guide to Virginia’s best 5-star resorts, charming country inns, farm-to-table restaurants and unique ways to experience Virginia wine country and beyond. From planning a romantic weekend at a cozy vineyard bed & breakfast to a getaway full of pampering at a luxurious spa resort, you’ll find an abundance of choices with Wine & Country Life. For those with a bit of wanderlust, discover more gorgeous destinations across America, throughout Europe and beyond.
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Decorating Your Steeplechase Tailgate
Get inspired to start Decorating Your Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips and inspiration on equestrian themes, fox motifs and more! [...]
Easy Tailgate Dish Ideas
Our Easy Tailgate Dish Ideas will inspire your next spread for an equestrian event. Find Virginia wine suggestions and more [...]
Virginia Steeplechase & Tailgate Bar Ideas
Be inspired with these Virginia Steeplechase & Tailgating Bar Ideas as you plan your next equestrian event. [...]
Top Tailgating Tips
Take your tailgate to the next level, as you combine a love of the outdoors with entertaining. Whether planning a vineyard picnic or hosting family and friends at one of the local steeplechase races, you’ll find inspiration on recipes, drink pairings, themed décor, barware, games and more to help you create a luxury experience.
WINE COUNTRY TASTING ROOMS
Best Virginia Wines in 2024
Learn about the best wines of Virginia, including the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup winning wine, DelFosse Vineyards & Winery's Screaming [...]
2024 Governor’s Cup Case
Read all about the top 12 wines from the Governor's Cup competition, the Virginia wineries that made them and where [...]
Gold Medal Wines of the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup
A comprehensive list of the Virginia Wineries and their wines that won gold medals in the 2024 Governor's Cup Competition. [...]
New tasting rooms in Virginia’s wine country are opening up every season, where guests can taste and savor the local harvest. In them, you’ll find artisans producing exciting new wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits and cocktails for every palette, along with experts sharing insight about flavor profiles and exquisite pairing suggestions.
Our Events & Festivals Calendar will keep you up-to-date on all of the ways you can enjoy the best of Virginia’s culinary offerings.
VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Events & Festivals
In our curated calendar, discover exquisite food and wine festivals, art exhibits, theatre performances, wine dinners, historical tours, cooking classes, concerts, book talks, equestrian events and more.
EXPLORE ALL UPCOMING EVENTSVIRGINIA EQUESTRIAN & SPORTING LIFE
Our region is well known for its equestrian traditions of polo matches, horse shows, foxhunts and steeplechase race events—all of which also offer great opportunities for tailgating. In addition to riding horseback through vineyards, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking the Blue Ridge Mountain trails, fishing the beautiful rivers and lakes, and biking the scenic roadways, along with many other sporting adventures.