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SIPS & TRIPS Tour Virginia... and let Savor Virginia magazine be your guide. Sipping Virginia wines, exploring craft breweries, sampling spirits, celebrating locally-sourced cuisine ... Experience all this and more when you subscribe to Savor Virginia magazine. SAVOR VIRGINIA VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1 2017 BEST OF n BENEVOLENT DESIGNS n SUMMER COCKTAILS n CHEESE n MOONSHINE n BIKE TOURS n GOVERNOR’S CUP VIRGINIA WINE // CRAFT BEER // DISTILLED SPIRITS // FARM TO TABLE SavorVA.com Spirits Of Summer DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH WARM-WEATHER SIPS MADE WITH VIRGINIA LIQUORS p.30 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: + YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN EACH REGION CRUISING THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL, TOP WINE AND BIKE TOURS, TASTING ROOM REVIEWS, HEALTHY RECIPES PAIRED WITH WINE AND MORE VIRGINIA Subscribe today and receive an additional 2 issues FREE. Savor Virginia is published semiannually in March and August of each year. Regular subscription rate is $9.95 for two years (4 Semiannual issues) Subscribe online at SavorVA.com Or call the Circulation Dept at 757.422.8979 x106 V 10.1 15 41 WHISKEY POWER CHUCK MILLER, THE MAN BEHIND LEGAL MOONSHINE, SHARES HIS SPIRITED HISTORY ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS! BEST WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, EVENTS AND MORE p.47 CRAFTY COMMONWEALTH VIRGINIA CONTINUES TO GET TAPPED FOR HOUSING THE EAST COAST FACILITIES OF MAJOR BREWERIES p.36 WELL- CULTURED EXPLORING THE COMMONWEALTH’S CHEESE SCENE SAVOR 01 COVER 1ST ED17.indd 1 3/6/17 9:13 AM GRAYHAVEN WINERY 4675 E. GRAY FOX CIRCLE GUM SPRING, VA 23065 804-556-3917 GRAYHAVENWINERY.COM Lyn and Chuck Peple started their wine business with a commercial vineyard in 1978. Daughters Jane and Max joined in and stayed on as the family launched their winery in 1995. They specialize in small-batch production of wines, striving for a more unique batch each time. They bottle their wines about once a week throughout the year and advise visitors and other tasters to purchase their favorites while they’re still available. Overall, they feature over 17 varietals and have four to six wines available for purchase at most times. HARTWOOD WINERY 345 HARTWOOD ROAD FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406 540-752-4893 HARTWOODWINERY.COM Hartwood is an area known for its concentrated deer population. “Hart” is the old English word for deer, and according to local legend is the basis of the area’s name; and in turn the winery’s logo. Owner Jim Livingston started building Hartwood Winery while still an educator with Prince William County, Virginia. Jim has been involved with Virginia wine since 1975. He established, with the help of family and friends, the first Stafford County commercial vineyard in 1981 and farm winery in 1989. Jim’s wife Beverly joins him in making the winery what it is today. Hartwood Winery’s award-winning wines are clear evidence of potential embodied in Virginia wines during our rapidly maturing wine industry. Hartwood Winery continues to build on its solid foundation by providing excellent wines in a warm, friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy. LAKE ANNA WINERY 5621 COURTHOUSE ROAD SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22551 540-895-5085 LAWINERY.COM A trip to France in 1981 gave owner Bill Heidig the idea to start a vineyard. He noticed the conditions there were similar to his farmland. A few years later, after slowly adding new grapevines with his wife, Ann, Bill found himself supplying wineries with grapes that were then turned into award-winning wines. The family knew the time was right to open their own winery. They converted an old barn and have been selling their own wine for decades with his sons, Eric and Jeff, heading up the winery as Bill manages the vineyard. MATTAPONI WINERY 7530 MORRIS ROAD SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22551 540-582-2897 MATTAPONIWINERY.COM Mike and Jeanette Evans show their ultimate respect for the land at their winery, a dream come true that started more than 20 years ago. Their log cabin was built with help from friends and family as part of an effort to create a Christmas tree farm, and they sought inspiration from earth-honoring Native Americans who originally named the area after four rivers, Mat, Ta, Po and Ni. Visitors can select a tree in season and enjoy unique wines year-round, including ones with Native American names: try the Wabamin (meaning white berry), a semi-dry wine, and the Miskwamin (meaning red berry), a full-bodied wine with the intense flavor of Blue Concord. 42 LAKE ANNA GUIDE | 2017/2018
SIPS & TRIPS RUSTY BEAVER BREWERY 18043 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546 855-478-7892 RUSTYBEAVER.COM You will feel the country spirit at Rusty Beaver Brewery. This local craft brewery was founded in 2013 with sustainability as a founding principle. With all their ingredients, they attempt to source locally and organically. They also produce only unfiltered and unpasteurized ales. They brew their ales using an old-world brewing style. Traditional malts and American hops give their brews a distinct flavor. Their passion is to brew great beers using only the finest ingredients, and to create original craft recipes that highlight the ingredients’ distinctive qualities. SASSAFRAS SHADE VINEYARD 4492 LADYSMITH ROAD RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546 804-596-0179 SASSAFRASSHADE.COM Sassafras is the only vineyard and winery in Carolina County. Owners Ann and Gary Dudley named the winery after the lovely sassafras trees that grow on the property, which are also incorporated into the wood of their 950-square-foot tasting room. After launching its tasting room in late 2014, the winery has offered a vast range of varietals including Vidal Blanc, Cayuga White, Blackberry Wine, Chambourcin and so much more. Though the winery itself is young, their grapes have been growing for nearly 15 years. The family owned and operated winery is located just south of the Fredericksburg area and continues to bring fabulous wines to the area. SPENCER DEVON BREWING 106 GEORGE ST. FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401 540-479-8381 SPENCERDEVONBREWING.COM More than a brewery, Spencer Devon Brewing masters the art of craft beer and seasonal cuisine pairings. The casual, urban brewpub, which opened in April 2015, offers high ceilings, slate floors and of course, brews. While the tap list is constantly rotating to reflect the seasons, they’ve brewed a West Coast IPA, Brown Ale, Milk Stout, Pilsner, Pale Ale and Double IPA, just to name a few. You’re given the option to order tasting flights or even fill a growler if you discover your new favorite brew. Head brewer, John Ritenour has several years of brewing experience and moved to the area to kick start Spencer Devon Brewing. WILDERNESS RUN VINEYARDS 11109 PLANK ROAD SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22553 540-220-0245 WILDERNESSRUNVINEYARDS.COM Wilderness truly runs at the winery! Set on the farm’s rolling hills, you’re bound to meet turkeys, guineas, donkeys and even llamas. The owners of Wilderness Run strive to produce wines that reflect true Virginian wine—wine that combats the combination of clay and slate soil and long growing seasons, which make every wine produced that much more of a victory. Currently, the winery is growing Malbec, Petit Verdot and Viognier. In the past, they’ve been successful with Nebbiolo, Barbera, Sangiovese and Chambourcin, and they will continue to foster growth of other varietals such as Viognier and Chardonnay, among many others. Visit their website for the most up to date wines available. Go to LouisaArts.org for Current Events + Celebrating over 25 years of Quality Products BELMONT FARM DISTILLERY America’s First Craft Whiskey Distillery Kopper Kettle & Virginia Lightning Dark Chai Spice Rum Vodka Golden Gin Virginia Whiskey Apple Whiskey Corn Whiskey Moonshine Peach Moonshine Butterscotch Moonshine Cherry Moonshine Apple Pie Moonshine www.belmontfarmdistillery.com 540.825.3207 13490 Cedar Run Rd. Culpeper, Virginia Mattaponi Winery Native American Indian Winery NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING WINES COAST-TO-COAST! Mattaponi Winery 7530 Morris Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540-582-2897 • mattaponiwinery@aol.com www.mattaponiwinery.com LakeAnnaGuide.com 43
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SAVOR VIRGINIA VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1 <strong>2017</strong> BEST OF n BENEVOLENT DESIGNS n SUMMER COCKTAILS n CHEESE n MOONSHINE n BIKE TOURS n GOVERNOR’S CUP<br />
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Spirits<br />
Of<br />
Summer<br />
DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH<br />
WARM-WEATHER SIPS MADE<br />
WITH VIRGINIA LIQUORS<br />
p.30<br />
FESTIVALS<br />
AND EVENTS:<br />
+<br />
YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S<br />
GOING ON IN EACH REGION<br />
CRUISING THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL,<br />
TOP WINE AND BIKE TOURS, TASTING<br />
ROOM REVIEWS, HEALTHY RECIPES<br />
PAIRED WITH WINE AND MORE<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
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and August of each year. Regular subscription rate is<br />
$9.95 for two years (4 Semiannual issues)<br />
Subscribe online at<br />
SavorVA.com<br />
Or call the Circulation Dept at 757.422.8979 x106<br />
V 10.1<br />
15 41<br />
WHISKEY<br />
POWER<br />
CHUCK MILLER, THE MAN BEHIND<br />
LEGAL MOONSHINE, SHARES HIS<br />
SPIRITED HISTORY<br />
ANNUAL<br />
READERS’<br />
CHOICE<br />
AWARDS!<br />
BEST WINERIES, BREWERIES,<br />
DISTILLERIES, EVENTS<br />
AND MORE<br />
p.47<br />
CRAFTY<br />
COMMONWEALTH<br />
VIRGINIA CONTINUES TO GET TAPPED<br />
FOR HOUSING THE EAST COAST FACILITIES<br />
OF MAJOR BREWERIES p.36<br />
WELL-<br />
CULTURED<br />
EXPLORING THE COMMONWEALTH’S<br />
CHEESE SCENE<br />
SAVOR 01 COVER 1ST ED17.indd 1 3/6/17 9:13 AM<br />
GRAYHAVEN WINERY<br />
4675 E. GRAY FOX CIRCLE<br />
GUM SPRING, VA 23065<br />
804-556-3917<br />
GRAYHAVENWINERY.COM<br />
Lyn and Chuck Peple started their wine business with a commercial<br />
vineyard in 1978. Daughters Jane and Max joined in and stayed on as<br />
the family launched their winery in 1995. They specialize in small-batch<br />
production of wines, striving for a more unique batch each time. They<br />
bottle their wines about once a week throughout the year and advise<br />
visitors and other tasters to purchase their favorites while they’re still<br />
available. Overall, they feature over 17 varietals and have four to six<br />
wines available for purchase at most times.<br />
HARTWOOD WINERY<br />
345 HARTWOOD ROAD<br />
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406<br />
540-752-4893<br />
HARTWOODWINERY.COM<br />
Hartwood is an area known for its concentrated deer population.<br />
“Hart” is the old English word for deer, and according to local legend is<br />
the basis of the area’s name; and in turn the winery’s logo.<br />
Owner Jim Livingston started building Hartwood Winery while<br />
still an educator with Prince William County, Virginia. Jim has been<br />
involved with Virginia wine since 1975. He established, with the help<br />
of family and friends, the first Stafford County commercial vineyard in<br />
1981 and farm winery in 1989. Jim’s wife Beverly joins him in making<br />
the winery what it is today.<br />
Hartwood Winery’s award-winning wines are clear evidence of<br />
potential embodied in Virginia wines during our rapidly maturing wine<br />
industry. Hartwood Winery continues to build on its solid foundation by<br />
providing excellent wines in a warm, friendly atmosphere for all<br />
to enjoy.<br />
LAKE ANNA WINERY<br />
5621 COURTHOUSE ROAD<br />
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22551<br />
540-895-5085<br />
LAWINERY.COM<br />
A trip to France in 1981 gave owner Bill Heidig the idea to start a<br />
vineyard. He noticed the conditions there were similar to his farmland.<br />
A few years later, after slowly adding new grapevines with his wife, Ann,<br />
Bill found himself supplying wineries with grapes that were then turned<br />
into award-winning wines. The family knew the time was right to open<br />
their own winery. They converted an old barn and have been selling<br />
their own wine for decades with his sons, Eric and Jeff, heading up the<br />
winery as Bill manages the vineyard.<br />
MATTAPONI WINERY<br />
7530 MORRIS ROAD<br />
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22551<br />
540-582-2897<br />
MATTAPONIWINERY.COM<br />
Mike and Jeanette Evans show their ultimate respect for the land at<br />
their winery, a dream come true that started more than 20 years ago.<br />
Their log cabin was built with help from friends and family as part of<br />
an effort to create a Christmas tree farm, and they sought inspiration<br />
from earth-honoring Native Americans who originally named the<br />
area after four rivers, Mat, Ta, Po and Ni. Visitors can select a tree in<br />
season and enjoy unique wines year-round, including ones with Native<br />
American names: try the Wabamin (meaning white berry), a semi-dry<br />
wine, and the Miskwamin (meaning red berry), a full-bodied wine with<br />
the intense flavor of Blue Concord.<br />
42 LAKE ANNA GUIDE | <strong>2017</strong>/<strong>2018</strong>
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