Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries
Review
“. . . aimed at Washingtonians looking for weekend getaways. ” — Deborah Scoblionkov, Philadelphia Inquirer”. . . the freshness and immediacy of this edition will keep it on my shelves for a long time to come. ” — Hudson Cattell, Wine East”Guarantee you’ll learn something you didn’t know. ” — Fred Tasker, Miami Herald, September 7, 2003″Its a good guide for anyone who wants to visit these splendid places. ” — Maryland Gazette
Product Description
The first in the new Washington Weekends series Breaking Away to the Virginia and Maryland Wineries describes the lush, green splendor of the countryside, the charm and beauty of the vineyards and wineries, and the history and personalities of the industry in this up-and-coming wine region. Two colorfully written pages are dedicated to each of about 60 wineries in Virginia and 10 in Maryland, including information about the owners of the winery, directions, hours of operation, and the wines offered. Sprinkled throughout are sidebars on interesting topics that enrich the readers wine experience and highlight special places and activities in the area including barrel tasting, the cheeses of Virginia, horseback riding, historic inns, and more. Also included are useful maps, the best winery wedding sides, and an aroma wheel that enhances the tasting experience.
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November 26th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Comprehensive review of the wineries in Virginia and Maryland. Describes how each of the wineries got started and a bit about the owners, growers, and/or winemakers. Also offers a brief summary of the wines produced. Includes sidebar-type sections on such topics as individual varietals, wine festivals, and competitions. A wonderful resource if you like weekend getaways, beautiful farms, and, of course, sipping wine! Indispensable for budding regional wine connoisseurs and casual travelers alike.