For The Virgina Wine Lovers: Prince Michel: Culpeper, VA

On our route home from visiting a closed distillery we decided to make a stop at “Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery”. We explored the gift shop (Most Unique gift store I have seen yet) and went on a short tour, all while contemplating if it was too early to have a tasting… at 10:30 am… When in Rome ( or on vacation)…. Why not!

Tastings range between $5-$10 and are well worth it… Some of the best Virgina Wines I have tasted!

We started with a few selected white wines, all of us favoring Mt. Juliet Petit Manseng, an intense tropical aroma complete with citrus nuances. Comparing oak barreled Chardonnay to stainless steel barrels (Oak took the lead in my opinion).

Followed by the whites we indulged in rich, earthy and berry Merlot’s, Cabs and Syrahs.

We even ended with lush Peach Bellinis!

Our wine connoisseurs gave a great presentation and their kind service made the experience that much better!

Be sure to stop by to get a morning wine buzz on your next trip to the Culpeper, VA area!

Visit them at http://www.princemichel.com

Oil & Vinegar Tasting: Culpeper, VA

 

Exploring the quaint downtown of Culpeper, VA we came across ” TASTE“= Oil, Vinegar & Spice Tasting!

Usually you go on wine tastings or beer tastings..But not here… Oil and vinegar tastings!

This is always a great way to spend your afternoon if you have a tight wallet.. FREE to taste… but I am warning you now, after you taste French Champagne Balsamic Vinegar or Black Truffle Oil, you’ll be tempted to break open your wallet!

 You are given a sheet of paper to check off your favorite Oil and Vinegar as you walk down the isles of urns filled with unique concoctions of Oil or Vinegar.

Be sure to bottle up some Oily heaven before departing this unique expereince…

Visit “Tastes” Facebook page for more information: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-Oil-Vinegar-Spice/200310416707189