Wineries seem ideal for dogs. Wide open spaces and outdoor seating means dogs can run and play and owners can enjoy wine while getting their dogs out of the house. Some wineries even offer dog treats and water. But not everyone goes to a winery to hang out with pups. In face, some people don’tContinue reading “Navigating Dog-Friendly Wineries When You’re Not a Dog Person”
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Winery Review: Red Heifer Winery
This weekend some black women who wine had the pleasure of visiting Red Heifer Winery in Smithsburg, MD. Smithsburg is a little under 3 hours from Pennsylvania and about 3.5 – 4 hours from Virgnia. Red Heifer is one of the wineries included in those that are part of the Maryland Wine Pass. The wineryContinue reading “Winery Review: Red Heifer Winery”
Winery Visit: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
The three-day weekend is over, but for for some it was a four-day weekend. If any newish venue in central Virginia deserves taking a day off to visit, it is Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard. Located in Keswick, VA, the location has become an Instagram darling for its eclectic decor and in lush color paletteContinue reading “Winery Visit: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard”
Winery Review: Eastwood Farm and Winery
Eastwood Farm and Winery is somewhat the new kid on the block. It opened in 2018 and due to the pandemic, many still don’t know about it. So, we decided to check it out and see what the buzz is about for a Mommy and Me winery day. We chose Eastwood for this particular eventContinue reading “Winery Review: Eastwood Farm and Winery”
Mead in Maryland
Mead is truly an acquired taste…or rather you like it or you don’t. If you’re not a fan of sweet wine – or sweet things in general – you probably do not like mead. But what exactly is mead? In its simplest form, mead is created by fermenting honey and water. Most likely, you’ve hadContinue reading “Mead in Maryland”
Virginia Governor’s Cup Trail: First Stop, Bluestone Vineyard
Over the weekend we started our quest to try some of the wines that took home gold in the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup. Our first stop was Bluestone Vineyard. Bluestone is located in Bridgewater, Virginia, and thus part of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail. This was our first time visiting Bluestone and we chose itContinue reading “Virginia Governor’s Cup Trail: First Stop, Bluestone Vineyard”
Weekend Wandering
This weekend marked the beginning of spring, and while covid-19 remains a very real problem, the thought of enjoying wineries without freezing outdoors is nice. This weekend, we went in a different direction when thinking of Virginia wineries and visited Lazy Days Winery and Mountain Cove Vineyards. Lazy Days is located in Amherst, Virginia, andContinue reading “Weekend Wandering”
Winery Spotlight: Stone Tower Winery
Even though the pandemic rages on, many wineries are still working hard to give supporters a safe, get-away-from-reality experience. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg is one. I visited Stone Tower for the first time in January. If you know Leesburg, you know this winery is one that people constantly rave about. I understand why. WithContinue reading “Winery Spotlight: Stone Tower Winery”