Wine, Ale, Cider and Mead
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Description: We make 25 varieties of wine, primarily from the fruits that we grow. During the season, you may sample fruits, from which our wines are made, as well as jellies, jams, and butters. Some of our gold medal wines are Chili Dawg, Blueberry Muffin, Sweetheart and Strawberry Reserves. Our facilities and farm are always welcoming to guests and families. The Horse and Hound Wine Festival is held here on the second Saturday in July Directions: From Bedford: Take 460 West for 1 mile, turn right
Description: At Foggy Ridge Cider we focus on two things—apples and hard cider. We grow over over 25 varieties of heirloom and uncommon apples, all chosen for the qualities they bring to hard cider making. Our tasting room is open weekends May through December, with many events featuring local food producers and artisan food makers. And through AppleCorps, a volunteer group with no dues, regular meetings or fundraisers, we teach people how to graft and grow apple trees. Foggy Ridge Cider grows heirloom apples and makes artisan hard cider. Directions: From Roanoke, drive to Floyd then continue south on Hwy 221. Just past Willis, VA turn left on Buffalo Mountain Road. Go several miles then turn right on Rock Church Road. Pass Buffalo Presbyterian Church and turn left on Pineview Road. We are one half mile on the left.
287 Winery Road SW Floyd, VA 24091 Website: : http://www.thedogs.com email: chefvance@thedogs.com Phone: 540-593-9216 Description Chateau Morrisette prides itself on the "local first" motto that is growing throughout the country. In fact it has been participating as a local vendor for more than 12 years through the efforts of many fine local growers and producers. Come see the creative and nutritional ways that local food can be prepared while dining in a spectacluar setting with breath taking views. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and open year round, we welcome visitors to tour our facilities, experience our wines and savor our American cuisine while enjoying such events as Black Dog & Our Dog Blues Concerts all in an elegant old world atmosphere. A comfortable drive from the Piedmont Triad, Charlotte, Roanoke and Martinsville, is both a relaxing and exciting experience for anyone who enjoys fine wine, good food and natural surroundings. is truly one of Southwest Virginia’s premier destination points!
Description Shooting Creek is a unique farm brewery dedicated to small batch ales and the locavore spirit. Our mission is to create exceptional brews using local and homegrown specialty ingredients. See our website for a complete list of beers and place-to-purchase information. Be local - enjoy local. Brewerty is not open to public.
Description Blue Ridge Vineyard offers estate grown, estate produced farm wines from old-growth vines, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Traminette wines. We use sustainable agriculture and minimalistic wine-making techniques to produce farm wines sold at the vineyard, at gourmet and specialty shops, and special events and festivals. Directions: Vineyard and Farm winery From Roanoke, drive North on US 220 to Eagle Rock, follow the signs across the James River bridge,turn right onto Rt. 43 and drive 3 miles to Shiloh Drive, turn right and drive 0.7 mile to the Blue Ridge Vineyard sign From Clifton Forge, drive South on US 220 to Eagle Rock, follow the signs as above. From I81, Exit 168, follow the signs to Rt. 43, drive 12 miles and turn onto Shiloh Drive
Deascription Murray Cider Company, Inc. is a family owned and operated apple juice processor located in the Roanoke Valley at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1938, Murray Cider Company produced its first apple cider from our own hand cranked cider press. Murray Cider Company is committed to offering only Virginia's Finest natural apple juice products including Murray's Apple Cider, Murray's Pure Apple Juice, and our Cherry Apple Cider. We call Botetourt County home and are located right off Alternate 220, less than a mile from the Botetourt County/Roanoke County Line. Beverages
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From Blue Ridge Parkway southbound: Right on Buffalo Mountain Road (Mile 174.2). Go 7 miles (stay straight at Buffalo Mountain Store), left on Rock Church Road. At the Rock Church, road becomes Buffalo Road. Continue 0.5 miles, bear right to stay on Buffalo Road (unpaved). Driveway on right at 0.8 miles. From Blue Ridge Parkway northbound: Left just past Mile 187 on State Route 631 (Olde Mill Road). Left when 631 ends at 638 (Bell Spur Road). Follow 638 across US 58 (it becomes Dugspur Road). Go 5 miles, right on Route 628 (Buffalo Road). Go 0.6 miles. Left at second driveway. From US 58: Go north on State Route 638 (Dugspur Road) at Laurel Fork. Go 5 miles, right on Route 628 (Buffalo Road). Go 0.6 miles. Left at second driveway. From US 221: Go south on State Route 638 (Dugspur Road) at Dugspur. Go approximately 6 miles. Left on State Route 628 (Buffalo Road). Go 0.6 miles. Left at second driveway.
Our 15 acre vineyard grows old Italian grape varieties, from which the winery produces wines which match the mediterranean cuisine, lots of fresh vegetables, high quality meats, herbs and olive oil. Villa Appalaccia Farm Winery is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, beside the Floyd Fest site, milepost 170.5, 45 miles south of Roanoke.
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