The United States has a number of wine regions, but few are within the Southern United States. The wine tradition in Virginia dates back to the founding of America. One of the earliest vineyards was planted at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. Today the majority of the wineries are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the towns around Charlottesville, Afton, and … [Read more...] about A Guide to Virginia’s Wine Country
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A Guide to the Yadkin Valley: North Carolina’s Wine Country
The United States has a number of wine regions, but few are within the Southern United States. North Carolina is one of the handful with a designated American Viticultural Area, earning its title in 2003. The Yadkin Valley is made up of eight counties in the northwestern area of the state. It's a short drive from Winston-Salem and includes towns like Yadkinville, Mt. Airy, … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Yadkin Valley: North Carolina’s Wine Country
