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Wine Dogs Fill a Gap (in a Manor of Speaking)

Date: Sun, Aug 9, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Glen Manor Vineyards

Front Royal, VA

Last year, Munchkin and Pomeroy found their perfect summer Rose' at Chester Gap. So as they prepared for their annual beach jaunt, they dropped in to resupply.
Doggoneit! Berndt did not make a 2008 Rose (and the 2007 was long gone).

Never ones to waste a perfectly good winery visit, the Wine Dogs picked up a couple of bottles of Merlot and enjoyed a lovely bottle of Chester Gap Viognier while taking in the outstanding view of lush vines from Berndt's deck.

It proved to be a serandipitous choice. While the pups were drowning their disappointment, Munchkin pawed through a magazine and discovered an oh-so-timely feature on Virginia's best Roses. Excitedly, she told Pomeroy a trip to the new winery at Glen Manor Vineyards was in their future.

The next challenge was squeezing the visit into their busy schedule. Owner Jeff White came to the rescue by opening up an hour early on Sunday for the Wine Dogs. Jeff ushered the Wine Dogs into a clean and sleek tasting room, featuring blond wood, leather chairs, and oriental rugs. Following close behind was leading Virginia Tech viticulturalist Dr. Tony Wolf, a consultant and fan of the new winery.

Warren County's first winery opened last April on a 226-acre farm in a glen ringed by Skyline Drive (for the best view, check out Gooney Manor Overlook). The farm has been in White's family for more than a century, but it wasn't until 1995 that Jeff , who was working for Jim Law at Linden, planted his first vines.

Today, Glen Manor has 14-1/2 acres in grapes. The more recently planted, mostly red Bordeaux vines (2008-09), are on much steeper slopes than the earlier vines. Jeff currently produces 1,200 cases of wine a year, with plans to expand to between 3,000 and 4,ooo cases.

The oldest vines are the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The Wine Dogs tasted both the 2007 and 2008 vintages. The former is Sancerre style, with great legs and a mineral taste. "This wine is all about the texture and weight," White explained. In contrast, the New Zealand style 2008 is a lighter, fruitier, flowery wine. He must have recalled the Wine Dogs were shopping for the beach, because he told them to think Buffet and the Beach Boys.

Yum-yum, said Munchkin as she tasted the 2007 Cab Franc, aged in 50 percent new oak. The final wine was the 2007 Hodder Hill -- the name of the older vineyard. The Bordeaux blend was leggy with excellent balance and structure.
Oh, and the Rose'... Munchkin and Pomeroy took home a six-pack after taking in the view of Skyline Drive from he back deck.


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Wine Dogs Find Hot Stuff in the PC Cellar

Date: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Hume, VA 22639

It turned out to be a day of wine and roses as the Wine Dogs stopped in for a Father's Day barrel tasting at the Philip Carter Winery.

Charles Carter - who could be called the father of winemakers in Virginia, having produced award winning wine in the 1700s - would be proud of the efforts of his decendent, Philip Carter Strother. Philip and wife Danielle purchased Stillhouse Vineyards last year. While the first PC Wines were introduced last May, the 08 vintage will be the first under the complete control of the new owners.[For bargain hunters, the final bottles of Stillhouse are a steal at $5/bottle.]


Prepare to be impressed. Based on what Munchkin and Pomeroy tasted, winemaker and vineyard manager Seth Chambers has some hot stuff going on in the PC Cellar. Seth, one of a growing list of proteges of Chris Pearmund in the Virginia wine industry, is the sole full-time employee at Philip Carter. That keeps him busy on a property that grows all its own grapes except the vidal (and is planting more), and which bottles 1,000 cases of wine a year, with plans to grow to 2,800.

Seth started by pouring the Vidal, followed by a Chardonney which exhibited a citrusy (apple-crispy) and oaky flavor with hints of butterscotch produced by a slow malolactic fermentation.

The real treat was the Cab Franc, an elegant vintage heightened with 5 percent Petit Verdot and aged in 50 percent neutral oak. Roy told Munchkin, "Cab Francly, my dear, this will be a wine to watch."

The Meritage, which will be bottled in February, features 80 percent of the same outstanding Cab Franc grapes, mixed with 18 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 2 percent Petit Verdot.

All in all, the Wine Dogs are excited about the latest developments at Philip Carter, and look forward to watching this new winery, and its wines, mature.
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It's a Mystery to the Wine Dogs

Date: Sun, May 24, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs


Munchkin and Pomeroy meet Virginia Wine Country mystery writer Ellen Crosby at Philip Carter Winery. The Wine Dogs enjoyed the Merlot Murders and Chardonney Charade, and can't wait to lap up the Bordeaux Betrayal and Reisling Retribution. The books are rich in details about winemaking in general, and the Blue Ridge wine country in particular.
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Memorial Day 2009

Date: Fri, May 22, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs


Lots of big happenings out in Virginia Wine Country for Memorial Day Weekend, and the Wine Dogs will be making the circuit.

We'll be reporting for duty at wineries along the Generals' Wine and History Trail (see right).

Two of our favs -- Barrel Oak and Philip Carter -- are celebrating their one-year anniversaries, and a very successful year it has been.

And out at Cooper Vineyards, it's Lucy's weekend. James River Cellars will join in this annual benefit for the Richmond SPCA, honoring Cooper's found hound and mascot, Lucy. Leashed four-legged friends and picnics are welcome. There will be fun, food, music, wine and adoptable pets. Check out the blessing of the animals on Sunday at 1 PM.

See you on the trail. And eight paws up to all those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this great nation!

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Chow Now at BOW... Wow!

Date: Wed, May 6, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Barrel Oak Winery

Delaplane, VA

During their most recent visit to Barrel Oak Winery, the Virginia Wine Dogs ran into the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel meet-up group. In addition to BOW's always wonderful wine, Munchkin and Pomeroy were treated to tasty tidbits from the folks at Chow Now in Marshall, Virginia. These true pet lovers have whipped up a yummy "farm to bowl" raw food diet. Munchkin took home a tub, which her Mom gently sautees to warm up before serving. She loves it, and is finding she is much less ravenous between meals. Pomeroy, a very picky eater, has become a member of the clean bowl club since his Dad began using Chow Now to spike his kibble.


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Well Munchkin! What a great blog that you and Pomeroy have put together - you pooches are quite busy! Thank you for the four paw review - we're thrilled that you two love it. We'll see you again soon, we hope. Come see us Memorial Day, 5/25 at BOW! We'll have your pool all ready for you . Thanks again! Say hi to your mom!
Best,
Carole (Chow Now)

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Earth Day and Other Spirits Move the Wine Dogs at Gadino Cellars

Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Gadino Cellars
Washington, VA

Munchkin has been looking forward to a trip to Gadino Cellars ever since she got a taste of the Gadino grape at the Front Royal Wine and Crafts Fair. So when she heard that her favorite traveling troubadour, Robbie Limon, had a gig there, she told Pomeroy to grab his leash and the Wine Dogs high-tailed it out to Little Washington.

Gadino Cellars is a family affair, harking back to the Italian heritage of Bill Gadino and his wife, Alita. There was nothing but old pastureland when the Gadinos purchased the property in 1989, but years of careful tending have borne fruit, literally, producing award-winning wines and bringing a touch of Italy to Rappahannock County, VA.

Festive flags representing the families and cantatas of Sienna wave at visitors from the ceiling of the tasting room, which opened in 2005. Here too, the Gadino pack is well represented, with daughter Stephanie working the register.

Penny, the Wine Dogs’ pourer for the afternoon, guided them through a flight of eight wines – 3 whites, 3 reds, a Rose (Moonrise), and a wonderful dessert wine, the Dolce Sofia, named for the Gadinos’ granddaughter, whose picture is on the label. Grandson Dominic adorns the label of the aptly named Imagine, a blend of Chambourcin, Cab Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cab Francophile that she is, Munchkin was disappointed that the varietal was sold out, but found hints of the spicy grape in the Delfino Rosso (the Gadino meritage) and complementing the Merlot.

Out on the trellaced deck, Robbie strummed his guitar and crooned those oh-so-familiar 70s tunes as the Wine Dog party enjoyed a tasty bottle of 2006 Viognier. It went down so smoothly on the sun-warmed patio that they followed up with a bottle of the 2006 Reserve Viognier, and found it equally delightful.

“We’ve planted our roots here,” Alita told the Wine Dogs, adding “I’ll never get Bill to leave the vineyard. “ Indeed, Bill was out in the vineyard during the Wine Dogs’ visit, planting new grapes. In the spirit of Earth Day, Munchkin and Pomeroy put down their own roots at Gadino. You will find their Petit Verdot vines on the last full row in front of the tasting room – Munchkin’s is number 15; Pomeroy’s is number 32. The new vines should produce fruit in three years, but the Wine Dogs plan to be back before that!

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It was a pleasure to meet Munchkin, Pomerory and the rest of your party today. Thanks again for helping us plant some Petit Verdot on earth day. As you may know, we are a certified GREEN FACILITY in the state of Virginia and you did your part today to keep us GREEN. Thanks again.

Ciao
Bill Gadino

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Wine Dogs Have a Ball at Barrel Oaks

Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Barrel Oak Winery
Delaplane, VA
"Hot Dog!" Munchkin exclaimed when she opened her personal invitation for Barrel Oak Winery's Blogger's Ball. With Brian's hospitiality and Sharon's delicious wines, BOW is fast becoming Top Dog among Virginia wineries in the Wine Dogs' book.

Barrel owners and bloggers alike were invited to sample BOW's '07 Reds and '08 Whites, some freshly bottled; others still in the barrel. The Wine Dogs were happy to reconnect with fellow bloggers Warren and Paul, who publish the Virginia Wine Time blog.

As the crowd poured in, Rick poured the '08 Bowhaus White (the '07 is sold out). The excellent, crisp-but-fruity and very reasonably priced wine returns to the tasting room Memorial Day weekend, which is also BOW's first anniversary.

It's been a great year, and the atmosphere was celebratory as guests sampled outstanding wines, complemented by a sumptuous spread of munchies (much appreciated by Munchkin).

Both Sharon and Rick were a little horse (does that make them ponies?) having just returned from Wineries Unlimited trade show in Pennsylvania. Still, the Wine Dogs were able to pick up that Sharon's Chardonney (steel-barrel fermented) were the first grapes pressed at BOW, and that the second grapes stopped the presses, literally.

Roy loved the fruity Voigner, the signature Virginia white although Barrel Oak and several other Virginia wineries are seeing success with the Traminette grape. The reserve (oaked) Chardonney was a classic by any measure.

An established Cab Francophile, Munchkin as was quite pleased with BOW's '07, which has been highly praised, recently winning a gold in the Governor's Cup competition. Congrats, guys!
While the stars aligned in '07 to make it in Rick's words "a year I'll never see again in my lifetime," the '08 Merlot stood its ground with plenty of "there there" according to Uncle Jeff.

Munchkin and the pack (Pomeroy and Izzy) had a blast at the paw-ty, and look forward to many happy returns to BOW.
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Wine Dogs at BOW Bloggers Ball

Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs


Message: Roy, Izzy and I are checking out the new releases at Barrel Oak Winery. More later.

Munchkin



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Wine Dogs Go Spelunking at Cave Ridge

Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Cave Ridge Vineyard
Mount Jackson, VA

The Wine Dogs continued their exploration of Shenadoah Valley wineries with a trip to Cave Ridge Vineyard. Cave Ridge is an estate winery, meaning they grow all the grapes used in their wines right there.

Owner and winemaker Randy Phillips planted the grapes in 2000, and opened the winery in 2006. Cave Ridge produces about 2,000 cases a year, and wants to stay small and focused. Randy's wines are dry in style, and all straight varietals (one kind of grape), except the Rambling Rose' (a blend of Traminette, Chamourcin, and Cab Franc).

Randy's wife, Karen, welcomed the Wine Dogs with open arms. Munchkin, Pomeroy, and Izzy made themselves at home in the comfortable tasting room. The low ceilings provided a cozy, cave-like feel, while the paneling and fireplace offered welcome warmth on a still chilly February afternoon. The winery is nestled between the Alleghenies and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the big glass windows offer an excellent view. Munchkin went of to explore the kitchen, where resident wine dog Boomer, a Black Lab hangs out.

Marcie served as hostess, toasting the Wine Dogs' visit with Cave Ridge's Sparkling Traminette for starters. The bubbly was great on its own, and we're told it makes a great Mimosa for Sunday brunch (hint: use passion fruit juice instead of orange juice). Izzy likes the regular 2005 Traminette, which had a cinnamin finish that reminded her of apple butter.

The regular tasting features 10 wines, some with food pairings including a coffee-infused key lime chocolate with the Rose (none for the pups). There were two semi-vertical pairings (different vintages of the same wine for comparison). The first was the Viogner, actually two separate bottlings of the same vintage, but with fermentation stopped two days earlier on the first, leaving 2% residual sugar. Roy and Izzy approved, giving it two Poms up. Munchkin held out for the reds, which featured both an 05 and 06 Chambourcin. The o5 was the paws down favorite, with an intense flavor and juicy mouth feel.

All the reserve wines were standouts. We started with the 05 Viognier, Marcie's favorite among Cave Ridge's whites; the 05 Cab Franc has won lots of medals with a good nose and lots of legs; Munchkin was very enthusiastic about the fruit-forward 05 Petit Verdot (Karen's favorite) and thought she'd found her wine... until she tasted the 05 Syrah, recently judged best wine in its category in the Eastern United States.

But the best was yet to come. The Wine Dogs got to experience the release of the 06 Red Silk Barrel Select Cabernet Franc. The smooth (and yes, silky) sultry red had Munchkin begging for more, but just as she said "yes, yes, yes" tail wagging hard, the word came down "You can't buy it." This wine was only availble to Fossil Hill Wine Club members. The Wine Dogs will be back.
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Front Royal's Got a Wine Shop in It

Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Vino e Formaggio
Front Royal, VA

There's a new Wine Shop in town...
and it's going to the Dogs.

Over President's Day weekend, Munchkin and Pomeroy took a trip into town (Front Royal) and discovered a wonderful new wine shop on Main Street -- Vino e Formaggio.

Top dog at the store is Christian Failmezger, a wine enthusiast who is eager to spread the love of the grape. The shop features wines in the $10-$20 range to encourage new winedrinkers to experiment and find the wines that set their tails a waggin'. The Virginia Wine Dogs were pleased to find a strong selection of Virginia wines (for those times when visiting the winery just isn't practical).

Vino e Formaggio offers weekend wine tastings (beer on Sundays) as part of their education campaign. They are "always fun and always free."

Munchkin was back the next weekend (February 20-22) for the special Vino e Formaggio Dog Benefit for the Warren County Humane Society, the Service Dogs of Virginia, the Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation (dedicated to raising and training service dogs for assisting individuals with disabilities), and the San Francisco SPCA.

There was a special selection of dog-oriented wines, and on Saturday, local author, Hal Creel, was on hand to sign his book, Do Old Dogs Dream? Munchkin is not going to reveal her age, but listening to her contented sighs as she sleeps will give you a clue.

The book is a beautiful collection of photographs and poetry in loving tribute to Chester and other dogs of a certain age. And the author is donating all profits from the sale of this book to the rescue and care of old dogs.

For Munchkin, the top dog among the wines was the Liberty, a red blend from Château Morrisette here in Virginia. Check out the winery's website at www.thedogs.com (gotta love it). Chateau Morrissette donates a portion of the proceeds from Liberty and its sister white, Independence to Service Dogs of Virginia and the Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation. Dan, Virginia. If you can't get out to Floyd, you can pick up a bottle at Vino et Formaggio.
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Wine Dogs Head South (to North Mountain)

Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs


Among their New Year's resolutions, Munchkin and Pomeroy pledged to branch out beyond their familiar Blue Ridge/Fauquier County wineries. Having met owner and winemaker John Jackson at the Shenandoah Balloon Festival and been impressed with his 2005 Chambourcin, the Wine Dogs put North Mountain at the top of their list for 2009.

North Mountain sits on 960 acres in Shenandoah County, one of the driest areas in the Eastern United States (good for letting the grapes get ripe and juicy on the vine). Most of the grapes are grown on the estate, with the vines tended by John’s stepfather, Brad Foster. The soil’s high limestone content gives the wines a distinctive taste. A good example is the Vidal Blanc, a unique expression of the wine that is dry, but not overpowering.

As they entered the tasting room, the Wine Dogs were greeted by John and Wolfie, a 4-month-old Belgian Sheep Dog, one of two new canine members of the North Mountain family. The other is Susie Q, a rescue beagle (Go Beagle!).

The lovely Lee led the Wine Dogs through a regular tasting of seven wines, followed by a sampling of seven limited production wines. When they were done, Lee remarked on Roy’s tongue hanging from his mouth, commenting “I don’t know if he’s had a lot of wine.”

The Wine Dogs found the 2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve had an especially nice finish. Lee told us the Mountain Midnight, a Port-style wine but softer and less sweet, made her “want to sing and dance,” but it was the 2005 Chambourcin that got Munchkin up on her hind legs. Not usually much for fruit, Munchkin couldn’t resist the Mountain Sunset Apple Blush, and the Spiced Holiday Wine, warmed in the microwave, was a great antidote to the winter chill.

After tasting the '07 Claret (100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon), which John said will mature nicely if you set it down a year, the Wine Dogs chose a bottle of the '06 to enjoy. The indoor facilities were comfortable, with fireplace and large windows overlooking the still domant vines.
As a special treat, John took the Wine Dogs down to the intimate Barrel Room, where congressmen and other VIPs are entertained. There they got to check out the 07 Cabernet Franc as well as Late Vidal, which was still suffering from bottle shock but showed excellent promise.

The Wine Dogs are planning a return visit to North Mountain on February 28 for the annual Chili Cook-Off, where Roy’s dad will compete for top chili dog.


INTRODUCING IZZY: No, you’re not seeing double. The third Wine Dog (in the middle) is Isabella. Like Roy, Izzy is a Pomeranian. Although new to winetasting, she is quickly developing a taste for the grape.
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Munchkin Enjoys a Most Civilized Wine Tasting

Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2008 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Vintage Ridge Vineyards
Rectorstown, VA

The Wine Dogs are in full agreement with Ernst Hemmingway, who observed "Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." At Vintage Ridge, they know how to make wine tasting an extremely civilized experience as well, with unique food pairings that are part of every tasting.

Vintage Ridge is one of the new Fauquier County wineries, opening its tasting room in September 2007. Although Pomeroy was unable to make the trip, a full squad was on hand... er, on paw... to greet Munchkin when she arrived on a mid-November afternoon.

The winery dogs include a pointer hound, an Austrailian shepherd, a chow and a spaniel. They led her to a warmly decorated tasting room, filled with tables and chairs, colorful murals, and a roomful of guests clearly enjoying the experience. Steel tanks, where the next vintage was fermenting, lined the room.

Enthusiastic host Bill Edmands, who started the winery with his wife Vicki in 2000 when they planted their first vines, warmly welcomed Munchkin and her party. He explained that along with the wines, they would enjoy an array of cheeses, sauces, chutneys, and meats intended to heighten the appreciation of the wine offerings.

The wines included both the 2006 and 2007 Maiden Voyage, a citrusy white wine beautifully enhanced by the appetizers. Other wines on the tasting list included a 2005 Cabernet Franc, 2006 Syrah, and the Summer Night 2007 and 2006 Late Harvest Vidal, described as "a dessert in itself."

Realizing that he had a true red wine connoisseur in house, Bill brought out his '04 Cab Franc, which was smooth and spicey. He followed up with the Petit Verdot, which Munchkin decided was top dog.

After enjoying a bottle and the rest of the appetizers, Munchkin was ready to join the Vintage Ridge pack.

Mom insisted she go home, but she looks forward to returning with Pomeroy to enjoy the view from the patio in April with Vintage Ridge reopens for the spring.

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Munchkin's Grape Adventure

Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2008 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Barrel Oak Winery

Delaplane, VA

With the first batch of Wine Dog Wine safely in bottles and aging to perfection thanks to the expert guidance of teacher John Todhunter of Three Fox Vineyards, Munchkin and Pomeroy decided they were ready to strike out on their own.

They already had the equipment... but where to find fruit. Munchkin emailed her many winery friends announcing "Wine Dogs in Search of Grapes." After reviewing her offers, she selected Barrel Oak Winery for Wine Dogs 2.0.

IMPORTANT LESSON FOR WINEMAKERS: The timeline for winemaking is set by the grapes, not the winemaker. When the fruit is ripe, it's harvested. Once it's harvested, it's going to start fermenting whether you're ready or not.

Virginia had a good growing season in 2008, with a dry fall. But by the second week in October, the weather was starting to change, and the grapes came flying off the vines to be crushed and destemmed. So on Columbus Day, Munchkin high-tailed it to BOW, primary fermentation unit in paw. Winemaker Sharon Roeder generously opened up her vats and Munchkin chose the Virginia standard, Cab Franc. Of course.


Remembering her lessons, Munchkin knew the importance of good sanitation. Sharon helped her wash down the PFU before and after filling.
Then Munchkin, with a little assistance from Sharon, made sure the lid was on good and tight. Wouldn't want the grape juice sloshing around in the jeep!




Mission accomplished, Munchkin gave Sharon a big kiss to thank her for the grapes, which she knows will make a really fine wine.
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October is Virginia Wine (Dog) Month

Date: Wed, Oct 1, 2008 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Munchkin and Pomeroy celebrate fall
with Redmund -- Pearmund Cellars' Wine Dog extraordiaire.

It was very clever of the Virginia Tourism folks to make October Virginia Wine Month. There's no better time to get out of the dog house and visit Virginia wine country than October. The days are cool and pleasant; the brilliant fall foliage creates a perfect backdrop for picnicking among the leaves with a bottle of Virginia's finest.

This year's 20th Anniversary theme is "Find the one you love," and with more than 130 wineries around the state (up from 30 when Virignia Wine Month started), there's plenty of great choices. You can sample several at one at festivals like the Mt. Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour (Oct. 3-5) or the Shenandoah Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival (Oct. 17-17). The Wine Dogs hope to see there abd along the Blue Ridge Wine Way or Fauquier County Wine Trail. Click here for suggestions of 20 ways to celebrate Virginia Wine Month or read the write-up in USA Today
and the New York Times.

P.S. If you're looking to find the fur-baby you love, you might want to check out the Country Canine Jamborie on October 4 in Leesburg. There will be adoptable fuzzy furries on site, in addition to canine games and demonstrations, country cooking and lots of fun.
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