{"id":5295,"date":"2017-11-21T06:30:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T06:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=5295"},"modified":"2017-11-24T03:07:22","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T03:07:22","slug":"luxurious-side-virginia-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html","title":{"rendered":"The Luxurious Side of Virginia Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been around Dining Traveler long enough, you know I love Virginia wine country. Only 60-90 minute drive from Washington, DC, Virginia wine country transports you to a different world in such a small timeframe. The rolling hills, cozy wineries, old school estates&#8230; what&#8217;s not to love?\u00a0Most recently, I had the opportunity to experience three wineries that show the more luxurious side of Virginia wine.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ERlxmQGkHc\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<center><\/center><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring The Luxurious Side of Virginia Wine<\/h2>\n<p>To me, the process of making wine is fascinating. So many factors involved: geography, geology, meteorology. Making wine is literally a science. With the commercialization of wine, there are too many people who are quick to capitalize on the industry without caring about the roots. Recently I had to opportunity to spend some time in three upscale wineries that go above and beyond.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5300\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5300\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html\/virginia-wine-rdv\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507473746&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Wine RdV\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;RdV Vineyards &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?fit=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?resize=696%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Virginia Wine RdV\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?resize=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV.jpg?resize=629%2C420&amp;ssl=1 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RdV Vineyards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>RdV<\/h2>\n<p>RdV Vineyards is not a winery visit, it&#8217;s an experience. A tasting doesn&#8217;t come cheap at $65. However, it comes with a comprehensive tour, a beautiful charcuterie and cheese plate, and unparalleled customer service. The story of RdV is as interesting as its wine: founder Rutger de Vink is a former Marine who decided to try his hand at winemaking. He succeeded producing award-winning wines that have attracted the likes of Chefs Jose Andres and Eric Ziebold to its winery.<\/p>\n<p>Must try wine: The Rendezvous, a rich red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Frank, and Virginia&#8217;s own Petit Verdot.<\/p>\n<p><em>RdV Vineyards,\u00a0<\/em><em>2550 Delaplane Grade Rd, Delaplane, VA, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rdvvineyards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5297\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5297\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html\/virginia-wine-boxwood-winery-rose\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507456895&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Wine Boxwood Winery Rose\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Virginia Wine: Boxwood Winery Rose&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?fit=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?resize=696%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Virginia Wine Boxwood Winery Rose\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?resize=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Boxwood-Winery-Rose.jpg?resize=629%2C420&amp;ssl=1 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virginia Wine: Boxwood Winery Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Boxwood Winery<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an intimate space for wine tasting, Boxwood Winery is a good bet. The cozy tasting room makes the perfect setting for an afternoon of wine tasting. Make sure to take a walk around the winery and take a peek into their cellar. Their cellar, with meticulously arranged fragrant barrels is very reminiscent of the iconic Opus One winery in Napa. Dining Traveler Tip: Start your Virgina wine with Brunch at Field &amp; Main, located in between RdV and Boxwood Winery.<\/p>\n<p>Must try wine: Although Boxwood Winery rose is relatively new to their selection, it has become one of their best-selling wines.<\/p>\n<p><em>Boxwood Winery, 2042 Burrland Ln, Middleburg, VA, <\/em><em><a href=\"http:\/\/boxwoodwinery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5302\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html\/virginia-wine-delaplane\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507479107&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;360&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Wine Delaplane\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Delaplane Cellars &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?fit=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5302\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?resize=696%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Virginia Wine Delaplane\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?resize=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Delaplane.jpg?resize=629%2C420&amp;ssl=1 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delaplane Cellars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Delaplane Cellars<\/p>\n<p>Jim and Betsy Dolphin had a dream to own their own winery. They found the perfect place to grow Virginia wine in Delaplane, Virginia. As you enter the winding driveway up the tasting room of Delaplane Cellars, you see a sign that says &#8220;no buses&#8221;. That&#8217;s because Delaplane wants its patrons to have a relaxing environment with live bluegrass music overlooking the rolling hills of Fauquier County. Take a sip of their crisp white wines with a gorgeous view of Virginia wine country.<\/p>\n<p>Must try wine: The Vidal Blanc, perfect for a hot Virginia summer day.<\/p>\n<p>Delaplane Cellars, 2187 Winchester Rd, Delaplane, VA, Website<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5299\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html\/virginia-wine-brunch-field-and-main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507464376&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Wine Brunch Field and Main\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Brunch at Field and Main&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?fit=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?resize=696%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Virginia Wine Brunch Field and Main\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?resize=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-Brunch-Field-and-Main.jpg?resize=629%2C420&amp;ssl=1 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brunch at Field and Main<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to escape the big tours, loud bachelorette parties, and cookie cutter wineries, this is the perfect itinerary for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5301\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/11\/luxurious-side-virginia-wine.html\/virginia-wine-rdv-vineyards\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507473356&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Wine RdV Vineyards\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In my happy place&#8230;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?fit=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?resize=696%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Virginia Wine RdV Vineyards\" width=\"696\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?resize=696%2C465&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/diningtraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Virginia-Wine-RdV-Vineyards.jpg?resize=629%2C420&amp;ssl=1 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In my happy place&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6><em>Disclaimer: Big thanks to Virginia Wine for facilitating this experience. As always, opinions are my own. I&#8217;m convinced I&#8217;ve sent someone&#8217;s kid from the Virginia wine industry to college with all the money I&#8217;ve dropped on my own escapes to the region!\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been around Dining Traveler long enough, you know I love Virginia wine country. Only 60-90 minute drive from Washington, DC, Virginia wine country transports you to a different world in such a small timeframe. 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