Blue Ridge Wine Excursions
Blue Ridge Wine Excursions by Andrea Saathoff, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 14, 2014, offers an insightful exploration of the wine culture in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This 218-page book invites readers to join expert Wine Trail Guides on a personal tour of the Monticello and Appellation Wine Trails, highlighting the region’s rich history and scenic beauty. Through this journey, readers will discover the artisans and figures behind Virginia’s burgeoning wine industry, as well as the unique challenges they face.
In Blue Ridge Wine Excursions, readers will find a comprehensive overview of the local wine scene, enriched by extensive background knowledge and research. The book emphasizes the historical context of winemaking in Virginia, echoing Thomas Jefferson’s vision of producing high-quality wines in the United States. As readers delve into the narrative, they will gain insights into the diverse wineries that populate the Monticello Wine Trail, making it an informative resource for anyone looking to explore this vibrant region.
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“We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good.” So said Thomas Jefferson in a letter to a friend in 1808. Just over 200 year later, Thomas Jefferson’s Viticultural Vision has taken hold in the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround his mountain top home of Monticello. Join the expert Wine Trail Guides of Blue Ridge Wine Excursions as they take you on a personal tour of the Monticello and Appellation Wine Trails that surround gorgeous Charlottesville, Virginia! Meet the figures and artisans behind the exploding regional wine industry, and learn more about the unique challenges facing those who chose to make wine in Virginia’s Piedmont. Get a glimpse into the history and scenery that make Virginia wine country an ideal destination to explore on an extended visit. With its extensive background knowledge and research, Blue Ridge Wine Excursions is the perfect book to whet your appetite before visiting the wonderful and varied wineries that make up the Monticello Wine Trail!
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