Wisteria Farm and Vineyard just got the letter yesterday for their results from the 2012 Governor’s Cup competition.
Their Merlot won a silver and the Norton and Steel Chardonnay a bronze! Exciting news for them! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Award Winner
Virginia wines have been showing well at some competitions on the West coast!
In the San Francisco Wine Competition, Rappahannock Cellars won a silver for their Cabernet Franc and a bronze for their Viognier
WELL DONE!
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Congratulations Jim Sims!
Discover Shenandoah congratulates Jim Sims of our partner, The Mimslyn Inn.
Lodging Manager of the Year
Jim Sims: Mimsyln Inn – Luray
The 2011 Lodging Manager of the Year award recognizes exemplary action and dedication by a Manager of a VHTA lodging member.
This veteran hotelier and certified chef has shown his passion to serving the traveling public. He exemplifies the definition of a host by position his desk in the lobby so that he may greet, welcome, and entertain as many of his guests as possible. He and his colleagues have received top rankings from clients and guests alike, including the Certificate of Excellence Award by Trip Advisor due to the high number of excellent reviews of guest who have stayed at the property.
His dedication to the field and imitative to create events such as a birthday party to celebrate the Shenandoah National Park’s 75th and Mimslyn Inn’s 80 exemplify his distinct commitment to his profession.
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Discover Shenandoah Wines
The Shenandoah Valley American Viticulture Area
The Shenandoah Valley AVA is Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt and Amherst counties in Virginia, and Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia.
It is bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Appalachian and Allegheny Plateaus to the west. It is located within the Ridge and Valley region and is a portion of the Great Appalachian Valley.
Enjoy a tasting at Gadino Cellars
The Blue Ridge “Whiskey Wine Loop” provides vacationers and regional residents a convenient and intriguing travel plan through the Northern Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
The loop includes recommended visits to numerous remote “treasures” including 7 Virginia Wineries, a whiskey distillery, eateries, and other interesting featured locations along the way.
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Copper Fox Distillery – Take a Tour!
Located on the Blue Ridge Whiskey Wine Loop!
Treat yourself to a tour and bring home some Virginia Original Wasmund’s Whisky!
Copper Fox Store Hours:
Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm
Distillery Tours:
Monday – Friday: 4 pm and Saturday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
For additional info visit: http://www.discovershenandoah.com/distillery/
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