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 Archive07.29.10 |
Enjoy your visit to the wine trail
Quite often people come to the area to visit family or friends. The scenic beauty offers a great backdrop for weddings and parties. The area is also host to many small town festivals and events so check the event calenders when you plan a visit. The premiere event this fall is the Chesapeake Bay Wine and Harvest Festival at Stratford Hall Plantation. Spice up your visit by touring the wine trail and enjoy an educational and tasty experience. Thanks go out to Lindsay Filz of the Baltimore Wine Examiner for reminding us why we love doing what we do. |
05.16.10 |
Getaway - Stay away or both
Long and Foster Real Estate believes the area makes a great getaway or place to buy a home. The Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail is a great asset to living in Chesapeake Bay Country. Get the whole scoop on their blog. |
10.29.09 |
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. |
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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