This week we travel to southwestern Virginia, not far from the Tennessee border to visit Coltsfoot Winery and their portfolio of "Country Wines". These are wines made from berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries), peaches, plums, or what ever non-grape fruit are available. Proprietor and winemaker Edward Carney discusses the short history of the winery, including their award winning label, as well as their Elderberry Wine - in particular the health benefits of Elderberries. Elderberry wine is also available at Village Winery and Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Later that weekend we found Coltsfoot wines (as well as Blacksnake Meadery and Foggy Ridge Cider) available at Inari Wines Gourmet Market in downtown Bristol. The intro music is "In Your Arms" by Charlottesville based, the
Downbeat Project. And as always, VirginiaWineTV videos are available via iTunes. Cheers.
This week we feature Bluestone Vineyard
as winemaker Lee Hartman discusses their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon which was awarded a Gold medal in the 2012 Virginia Governors Cup Competition. The intro music is "In Your Arms" by Charlottesville based, the
Downbeat Project. And as always, VirginiaWineTV videos are available via iTunes. Cheers.
This week we feature CrossKeys Vineyards & Estates and Virginia's red grape, Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Room Manager, Kelly Mattran discusses their 2010 vintage as we focus on some of the reasons Cabernet Franc excels in the Virginia climate. The intro music is "In Your Arms" by Charlottesville based, the Downbeat Project. And as always, VirginiaWineTV videos are available via iTunes. Cheers.
This is an update to our Wine Bloggers Conference video from last year adding the 20 or so new wineries since last year. The music (Lee Highway Blue Medley) is provided by Virginia's Whitetop Mountain Band, from a previous performance at Floydfest.This song and many others is available on On The Porch, Music From Floydfest from the Virginia Folklife Program.
Not all Virginia vineyard scenery involves mountains or rolling hills. At Corcoran Vineyards, the fish stocked pond provides a sanctuary for bullfrogs, dragon flies, and many types of birds - from song birds to herons. Nothing like sipping wine and hanging out under the Willow tree. The music is provided by our pal Peyton Tochtermann - Smile.
There are some amazing views from Virginia wineries and here is one of our favorites at Bluemont Vineyard, located at 951 feet on an eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On clear days visitors can see Tysons Corner, about 45 miles due east. Music is provided by Andrew McKnightWildwood Flower-The Old Hundred Road from Something Worth Standing For.
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Later that weekend we found Coltsfoot wines (as well as Blacksnake Meadery and Foggy Ridge Cider) available at Inari Wines Gourmet Market in downtown Bristol. The intro music is "In Your Arms" by Charlottesville based, the
Downbeat Project. And as always, VirginiaWineTV videos are available via iTunes. Cheers.
