We visited Donald Trump’s Virginia winery and vineyard
While on a recent trip to Virginia, I spent an afternoon at Trump Winery in Charlottesville. Donald Trump purchased the property in 2011, as well as the adjoining estate the following year. He subsequently handed over control of the enterprise to his son Eric.
Even though the Republican presidential nominee said during a news conference in March that he owns it a hundred percent, the winery's website states that it isn't officially affiliated with Donald Trump or his organization.
The winery itself provided a lovely environment for a Saturday afternoon over Labor Day weekend. Along with refreshing, reasonably-priced wines, we found a mix of Trump supporters as well as people who were simply there to enjoy the wine and the spectacular views of the Virginia countryside.
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The Draftsman, Autograph Collection - Hotel in Downtown Charlottesville, VA
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Experience the next level of hospitality at The Draftsman, Autograph Collection, a boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Situated on West Main Street, steps from the University of Virginia, our hotel offers a compelling blend of cutting-edge sophistication and classic Southern charm. Designed with the modern traveler in mind, all of our guest rooms and suites feature complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, pristine spa showers, luxurious bedding and smart televisions equipped with Netflix streaming and on-demand entertainment. Sample farm-to-table cuisine at Renewal, our upscale restaurant, or soak in scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from our state-of-the-art rooftop fitness center. Ideal for business events and special occasions, our hotel boasts 2,050 square feet of contemporary event space, plus thoughtful planning services. Whether you're visiting Charlottesville for work or for play, we look forward to welcoming you to The Draftsman, Autograph Collection.
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Barboursville Vineyards - Virginia
Owned since 1976 by the Zonin family of Italy, the historic Barboursville estate is named after the town, which in turn is named for James Barbour, a former governor and senator from Virginia in the early 1800s. In fact, Barbours old estate house (which burned in a fire in 1884), was designed by Thomas Jefferson, and had the familiar octagon-shaped parlor, a design used often by Jefferson. The Zonins ushered in the first successful vitis vinifera plantings in the state (Jefferson gave it more than a few tries, but wasnt successful).
Join us as we talk with Luca Paschina, General Manager and winemaker for the past 17 years. Well walk around the grounds and over to the estate house ruins, and then through their very modern winery. The tank room was huge, and we asked if they did custom crush here as well. No, he said, its like a kitchen. If you have extra pots and pans when you cook, you dont need to wash anything out to use it. In other words, they had as much space as they needed without having to empty this or that tank for a new load of fruit. Luca feels that they are beginning to figure out what grows best here, and what makes the best wine. Interestingly (yet, maybe not so surprisingly), he said both Barbera and Nebbiolo do well, and Viognier is his choice as most successful white grown in the vineyard. Also produced are Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Reisling, and Pinot Grigio.
Ep 293: Afton Mountain Vineyards Proves Why Virginia Wine is So Unique
Virginia, on the east coast of the United States, has much history with grape growing, but not all of it was good. Today, however, exciting producers have mastered their microclimates and are making some of the freshest, most nuanced, terroir-driven wines in the United States.
This week I sit down with Elizabeth Smith of one of the top wineries in this lovely state, Afton Mountain Vineyards. We discuss everything from Virginia history with grape growing, to terroir obsession, to the European flare of the region, and why the wines are so darn good. If you don't know much about VA or you're an obsessive this podcast will be equally fascinating!
Elizabeth and Tony Smith both grew up in Charlottesville and had lifelong ties the Blue Ridge Mountains. After working and raising a family in coastal VA, and even trying their hands at grape growing there (not quite the right terroir!), they decided to move back to their hometown for their second act – winegrowing and making. They bought Afton Mountain Vineyards in 2009 and in this show, Elizabeth shares their story and how they came to make some of the best wine in Virginia.
Elizabeth shares her background and how she went from investment management to property management to winery management (and rocked them all!)
Elizabeth gives us a true education on the Monticello appellation – what matters to quality wine, what is challenging in growing grapes here, and why she and Tony selected the most westerly site in the Monticello AVA to make their elegant wines
We dork out on microclimates, what makes Virginia so unique, and why elevation, and extremely attentive (obsessive) vineyard management is the only way to make great wine in Virginia and why sustainable viticulture is better than organic in a dicey climate like that in the Monticello area.
Elizabeth answers the question: Why does Damien Blanchon, their French winemaker, and so many other French winemakers find themselves in Virginia, and decide to stay (hint: challenge without restriction!)
We talk about the varietals that do well for Afton Mountain (Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Albariño for the whites, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Sangiovese for the reds) and the flavors they yield from this land. We have an interesting side bar about how Petit Verdot can really suck if not handled well!
We wrap with Elizabeth talking about how far Virginia wine has come in the last 10 years and a BIG teaser on a project Afton Mountain is starting this fall!
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Beer-Gredients in Virginia Beach
Think you know beer? Follow Matt and Chase, two hops connoisseurs, as they tour some of Virginia Beach’s best craft breweries.
Each of these coastal breweries uses distinct local ingredients that give their drafts unique and local flavors. Take Pleasure House Brewing, for example. Their Shark Tears Gose-style beer is made from ocean water that's been boiled down. Or Reaver Beach Brewing, which has a sour beer made from locally grown strawberries.
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Virginia Beach Boondocks
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