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Jefferson Vineyards, Virginia (United States) Viognier 2007 ($27) 
Consistently one of Virginia's (and therefore America's) best Viogniers, Jefferson's rendition tastes rich but also lithe, and so is refreshing rather than ponderous.
Like the other top examples from the Old Dominion, it manages to capture this grape's elusive floral bouquet, and so both smells and tastes compelling. Few West Coast Viogniers can match it.
90 - Paul Lukacs
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WSET - AdvancedStarts Mon., Mar. 16 11 weeks for $1,345 Keep an eye out for the ABCs of Wine and ABCs of Beer coming in April. Details soon! |
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| News from the Washington Wine Academy
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This week's e-news is dedicated to all (wine) things Virginia! From a sneak peak at the Virginia Wine Expo to a list of our 5 favorite Virginia vineyards to a review of a wine from Jefferson Vineyards (which will, by the way, be at the Virginia Wine Expo and is one of our 5 favorites), we're making sure you know what we like about wine in this region. And we'd like to hear from you. What is your favorite Virginia vineyard or Virginia wine? Let us know by posting your thoughts on our Facebook page. |
** WSET ADVANCED CLASS **
Starts Monday, March 16
WSET Advanced Class (VA), $1,345 for 11 weeks of class, pay in three installments
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Feb 27-28 & Mar 1, 2009
Richmond, VA
The 2nd Annual Virginia Wine Expo is Virginia's premier,
state-focused wine event of the year. This classy, upscale wine and
food experience features:
-- about 50 of Virginia's best wineries sampling more than 300 Virginia wines
-- wine seminars
-- gourmet food from more than a dozen of Richmond's finest restaurants
-- live chef demonstrations
-- a great selection of specialty food
purveyors
In addition, special hours will be set aside so that wholesalers, restaurant
owners, hotel operators, bed and breakfast businesses, caterers,
wedding planners, specialty food retailers, wine store owners and
grocery store chains can mix and mingle with the wineries.
So find out what what makes Virginia wine and food so special. Discover which grape varietals do
best in Virginia. Taste wine with experts. And learn how to pair fine Virginia wine
with good food.
Purchase your tickets or find out more about the Virginia Wine Expo.
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 Weekly WWA Events:
Every FRIDAY at the Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse - 6:15 p.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday in partnership with Reston Limousine!
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WWA's Top 5 Favorite Virginia Vineyards
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Barboursville Vineyards: Barboursville. Few leading estates in the world of wine present an array of varietals of this diversity. Jefferson Vineyards: Charlottesville. The home to Thomas Jefferson's original vineyard sites. No parties. No weddings. No festivals. - Prince Michel Vineyards: Leon. Founded 25 years ago. One of the largest and most widely distributed wineries in the state.
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