Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries (Washington Weekends)
by By Frater, Elisabeth
Category: Travel , United States , South , South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)

The first in the "Washington Weekends" series, "Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries" describes the lush, green splendor of the countryside, the charm and beauty of the vineyards and wineries, and the history and personalities of the industry in this up-and-coming wine region. Two pages are dedicated to each of 60 wineries in Virginia and 10 in Maryland, including information about the owners of the winery, directions, hours of operation, and the wines offered. Sprinkled throughout are sidebars on interesting topics that enrich the reader’s wine experience and highlight special places and activities in the area including barrel tasting, the cheeses of Virginia, horseback riding, historic inns, and more. Included are useful maps, the best winery wedding sites, and an ‘aroma wheel’ that enhances the tasting experience.