My son transferred to Quantico, Virginia last year and my wife and I were planning a trip to see him soon and our grandchildren. One of our favorite activities is to explore the vineyards in every state I visit. My wife did live in Falls Church, where his father was at the Pentagon and I visited the Washington DC area many times for business. However, none of us knew much about wine production of the state. Before our trip I met some research would be needed. What I found out about Virginia wine industry has surprised me.
Although viticulture began in the infamous Jamestown in 1600, the wine industry was virtually a failure to begin with. Success finally started to become a reality in early 1800. reputation for wines Virginia has really come to light at the Vienna World Fair in 1873, when a wine Virginia Norton has been named "Best Wine Red All Nations. "The wine industry in the United States has been severely set back by Prohibition (1920-1933) and Virginia was no exception. Virginia commercial cultivation of the vine is equal to only 15 hectares in the early 1950s . Since then, the Virginia wine industry has grown very popular and now has over 190 different wineries in the state. Virginia is currently in 5th place between the United States for the production of wine.
Virginia is divided into nine regions recognized wine growing. The Northern Virginia, Shenandoah and Central Virginia regions have about 78 percent of all wineries in the state. The Blue Ridge Highlands Southern Virginia and Chesapeake Bay regions account for another 17 percent of the wineries. remaining regions, the heart of Appalachia, East Hampton Roads and Virginia account for the remaining 5 percent of companies state. Annette Boyd is the Director of the Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office. In his presentation to the Virginia Vineyards Association in 2009, Annette said that "the total grape production has increased by 25% in 2008 over the previous year" and "total grape production has grown by 22.8% in 2009" 2008. The wine industry in Virginia is certainly growing rapidly.
Virginia climate, topography and soils allow farmers to grow a wide range of large grapes. The combination of these special characteristics that affect the wine helps to create wines of tenants who are particularly good taste with food. standard wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Virginia Norton, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Virginia Viognier is now recognized as an acceptable term among wine lovers. Virginia wine Viognier, Cabernet Franc with Virginia native and Norton, are fast becoming the most important wines of the state. You'll probably find a wine to enjoy Virginia available in many upscale restaurants.
If you like to tour various wine-producing sectors, Virginia, offers a wide range the "wine routes" to explore. Bedford County, Blue Ridge, Chesapeake Bay, Loudoun, Monticello, Mountain Road, and Tusk Shenandoah Valley are just a few of the names of the wine trail. The character of Virginia is rich in American history and small communities throughout the state that will make any wine tour you decide to try an experience truly enlightened.
I'm going to try some Virginia wines during my visit to my son on our next trip. I'm sure I'll find one or more to my liking. I'm betting, given the wide range of grape varieties are located in Virginia, which will also find one to your liking. As I always say, buy the wine you like, store properly in the refrigerator and serve wine at the perfect temperature. The use of this time preference will be strengthened.
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