After a winter such as this past one, with record setting snowfall and heavy rains, one would think drought conditions in the summer months would be improbable. And one would be correct; if one were not a grapevine. While the water table and other reserves of drinking water currently remain at stable levels, the lack of rain combined with record high temperatures have created ‘drought like’ conditions in most vineyards in the area.
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Tuesday, 20 July, 2010 by Allan in
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FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK 2010
- July 31 & August 1 -
Update: Ticket price now includes the tasting of 15 unique wines!
The Rappahannock Family of Wineries is celebrating the launch of our wine trail at Rappahannock Cellars with a “coming out” party, FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK, on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1,
from 11 am to 5 pm. Proceeds will help benefit Hospice of the Rapidan.
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Monday, 12 July, 2010 by Jason Burrus in
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed
The theme is Bordeaux / Meritage reds. The wines are selected for their inclusion of varieties that feature prominently in Virginia (Cabernet Franc and Merlot). Here is the lineup:
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