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Wine regions of the United States: Virginia

Virginia is the fifth largest wine producer in the United States. Virginia is the fifth largest wine producer in the United States. It also has a rich history of viticulture, dating back to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate and beyond. Today, Virginia boasts more than 230 wineries and is home to a variety of wine styles, including Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Meritage blends. Virginia wines can be found throughout the country and enjoyed at top restaurants such as Blue Duck Tavern in Washington DC. Virginia’s vineyards are a half-century older than those in California. Did you know that Virginia is… Read more