12.12.08 |
Welcome
Virginia: Online news and media press room built for the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Important news and press information is now available online via the new “wine press” section of their web page http://chesapeakebaywinetrail.com/winepress. Eight member wineries are now posting news releases and related information providing a clearing house for regional winery information. The data is available in RSS feed format so subscribers can monitor the wine news effortlessly with feed and news readers. The new press room also offers background information and history for journalist and bloggers to research the wine trail more efficiently. |
News Release Archive10.29.09 |
Artsy Erika visits the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
Artsy Erika took some great shots of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival on June 13th, 2009. It was a wonderful festival with entertainment by the Glass Onion, great food and of course a super selection of wines from the wine trail. Keep up the great work Erika. |
10.12.09 |
NYDailyNews.com - Wine Trail Visit
The Daily News covered a visit to some of areas wineries and attractions focusing on the beauty of October - Virginia Wine Month. Coverage includes highlights on select stops and helpful links to websites with travel information on the area. Take a look at http://nydailynews.com |
07.15.09 |
Virginia Wine Time visits CBWT
Summer Pours On the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail offers a detailed visit from the blogging team of Warren Richard and Paul Armstrong. They had the opportunity to tour the area on July 11/12, 2009 and reported on the treasures to be found. They posted lots of photos and had a great time exploring Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Country from the wine aficionado perspective. Their mission is to sip and savor from wineries all over Virginia and as our trail has expanded they are doing their best to keep up. Thanks for the coverage. |
03.25.09 |
Wines & Vines Covers Tourism Conference at Belle Mount Vineyards
Wines & Vines Magazine covered the Wine Conference on March 4th with a great Article. Wines & Vines offers a comprehensive collection of products providing news, information, marketing and research capabilities. Their monthly magazine, Directory/Buyer’s Guide, is an industry standard. |
03.13.09 |
Rappahannock Record covers wine tourism conference - March 4th 2009
Wine tourism and local business leaders gathered at Belle Mount Vineyards for a conference on March 4th. The event was attended by almost 100 people seeking ways to work cooperatively with the wine trail. New relationships developed and the guests were impressed by the dinner with wines currently produced by some of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail members. The Rappahannock Record represented the local newspaper and covered the story on their website with a picture of Patty Held, a guest speaker on winery marketing. The conference was a great success and many people want to become involved in the next step. A wine trail passport program and a multitude of events are now on the schedule. Thanks go out to Bay Etching and Imprinting of Lively for helping produce the event and for the wonderful demonstration on the taste differences in wine glasses. |
Media Coverage Archive01.27.10 |
Valentine’s Winemaker’s Dinner - Feb 13, 2010
A special Valentine’s weekend treat. Enjoy fine wine and food with a presentation by the winemaker at Belle Mount Vineyards. Learn about the wines and the way they enhance your enjoyment of the meal. |
01.20.09 |
March 4th - Wine and Tourism Conference for Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Region
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Belle Mount Vineyards, Warsaw, VA The Northern Neck Tourism Council will sponsor a wine-related conference to help regional businesses develop agri-tourism relationships with the regional wine trail. A panel of speakers will provide an update on wine tourism and present various perspectives on the industry. Wines from the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail will be featured in tastings and a wine pairing dinner along with a special wine glass demonstration by Arthur Roberts of Bay Etching & Imprinting. The conference will begin with a social hour in a meet and greet format. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the people behind the many tourism-related organizations in the area. This will also be an opportunity to view displays and distribute important handouts. Patty Held, a wine tourism professional, will provide a presentation on the success of wine tourism in Hermann MO and Amy Ciarametaro, from the Virginia Wine Marketing Board, will discuss the potential to capitalize on wine tourism in Virginia. Albert Pollard, Delegate, will speak on the positive effects of tourism and Senator Richard Stuart will discuss the relationship of tourism to economic development. With networking opportunities and increased industry awareness the event appeals to a broad range of local businesses. Tourism dollars touch everyone in the region and special invitations will be sent to local retail merchants, hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, resorts, tourism commissions, government representatives, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Supervisors and local media. The evening will conclude with an announcement by George Beckett of the Northern Neck Tourism Council on the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers campaign and the commemorative wine promotion. George will also help coordinate the partnering of regional groups and associations with the tourism efforts. Interested in attending the event? For cost and reservations contact Belle Mount Vineyards at 804-333-4700 or email Catherine Petrie |
12.18.08 |
Valentine’s Chocolate & Wine Pairings
February 13th-15th |
12.12.08 |
Holiday Open House at Ingleside
Oak Grove, Virginia: Dec. 13 & 14, 2008 Celebrate the holidays with a visit to Ingleside’s Gift Shop, often referred to as, “The best at a Virginia winery.” Purchase unique presents and of course, a special wine. There will be refreshments and mulled wine to put you in the holiday spirit. 10-5 Sat. 12-5 Sun. 804-224-8687 |
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