Wineries of Virginia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
wine originating from Virginia
About Wineries of Virginia
Major wine production in the state picked up after the 1970s with the Zonin family of Venice purchasing the historic Barboursville estate. Depending on the region, Virginia grows a wide variety of both old world, hybrid, and North American grapes. The most produced grapes are Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Petit Verdot & Norton. The Norton, native to the state, is a source of particular pride among growers. Most of Virginia east of the blue ridge mountains have loam soils. The Shenandoah has limestone and much of the southwest is rocky with granite. Climatically, the Chesapeake Bay and its river tributaries moderate the climate of the east and extend the growing season. The Shenandoah and Blue Ridge areas are cooler, tempered by elevation. Northern and ce
Wineries of Virginia Travel Guide Sections
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