Ruins of a mansion designed by Thomas Jefferson for Governor James Barbour.
Tasting by Ann with Kim perusing the menu
A lot of glasses for the group!
Gnomes after a tasting
Blenheim Vineyards (owned by musician Dave Matthews since 1999)
Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
A bride party, all with wine-themed tee shirts
Wisdom Oak Winery
A tasting in the wine cellar at a boutique family-owned winery
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
(once owned by Dave Matthews Band’s manager)
The tasting room, which was the manager’s office, looks out over his former pool
There were once seven oaks on the south lawn of the manor house, each named for a President from Virginia. Hurricane Hazel destroyed all but one of them in 1954. The lone survivor is named for Thomas Jefferson.
Chiswell Farm and Winery
Hazy Mountain Winery
A relatively new winery: so-so wines but gorgeous mountain views. Note to self: revisit in a few years when the vines have matured.
Gnome pictures, with people getting in the way
An unscheduled last stop:
Trump Winery
(Eric, not Donald)
And, to finish, a few B&W scenics
The Wine Friends Reunion group: Ann (“KellyAnn”), Chris, Kim, Scott C, Susan, Scott P, and Ruth
It doesn’t get any better!
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