Think that wineries, vineyards, and tastings are for oenophiles and über snobs? Think again. Capital Region Wine Trails are scenic, historic, active and fun!
Virginia is a growing, nationally-recognized wine region with more than 190 wineries spanning from the Eastern Shore to the Heart of Appalachia. Travel + Leisure magazine recognizes Virginia as one of the "5 Regions to Visit Now." Make the time to “sip your way across Virginia” on any these wine trails:
Fauquier County Wine Trail
See what it means to be in the heart of Virginia’s horse and wine country. Enjoy vistas of rolling land traversed by wooden fences & old stone walls in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to tasting award-winning wines, visitors can enjoy tours, picnics by the vineyard, bottling parties and special events.
Choose from sixteen wineries and vineyards, each with its own unique flavors.
With more than 300 different wines to choose from, there's a Maryland wine that's perfect for every palate and every pocketbook. From the mountains of Western Maryland to the Chesapeake plains, from country landscapes to quaint historic towns, Maryland's wineries provide a wide variety of delightful settings for a family adventure, a gathering with friends, a romantic interlude or a moment of quiet solitude. Here are two premier trails to explore, with more being added across Maryland.