As the home state of famed oenophile Thomas Jefferson, Virginia has long been a state tied to wine-making. Wineries are located just outside the major cities of Washington, D.C., on the slopes of the state's western mountains and in its Shenandoah farmland. Traveling on Virginia's wine trails with a charter bus and visiting its wineries can be the subject of either a day trip, a weekend getaway or, for true wine lovers, an entire week's vacation. Visit Virginia with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Charter Bus Virginia and sample some of the best wines and see the awesome scenery this state has to offer.
Fox Meadow is located a short charter bus ride just a few miles off I-66, roughly 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. and just outside the lower Shenandoah Valley. The vineyard sits at the top of a high hillside overlooking the woods and farms beneath, and has a wood-paneled lodge with a fireplace, tasting room and deck. Fox Meadow features regular food pairings with its wine tastings, and hosts special events for Virginia charter bus visitors such as St. Patrick's Day with Irish stew, barrel tastings and even lasagna dinners with wine pairing. The wine from Fox Meadow has won national and regional awards, such as the Atlantic Seaboard Gold Medal for their 2006 Merlot Estate Series and the Virginia Governor's Cup Silver Medal for their 2005 Cabernet Franc Estate Series.
The Winery at La Grange is located in Prince William County, just outside the Washington, D.C. metro area. The visitor's center is in a restored, red brick manor house dating to the 1790s, imparting a historic feel to the winery's tasting experience for charter bus visitors. Their wines have won several awards from regional and national competitions, including the Best of Show and Gold Medal at the 2008 State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition for their 2006 Fletcher's Chardonnay, and the 2008 Atlantic Seaboard Gold Medal for their 2007 Pinot Gris. The Winery at La Grange also hosts regular events, such as Chili Nights and barrel tastings.
Rockbridge Vineyard is situated on upper Shenandoah Valley farmland, 120 miles from Richmond, Va. and 170 miles from Washington, D.C., in an area that is dotted with rental cottages and farmhouse bed and breakfasts and easily reached by charter bus. The tasting room and winery itself are set inside the farm's old red wooden barns and outbuildings. Rockbridge Vineyard hosts events like its winemaker's dinner served in the barn and live music shows that draw charter bus visitors. Their wines have won regional awards, such as the 2001 Virginia Governors Cup Gold Medal for their 1999 Tuscarora Red and the 2006 Virginia Governors Cup Gold Medal for their 2005 Traminette.
Virginia’s wineries promise a charter bus experience that will not be easily matched. Plan a charter bus trip through Virginia’s wine making region with the help of Charter Bus Virginia. Their friendly and efficient staff will help you plan your charter bus journey with one of their charter buses chosen from their fleet of fully equipped vehicles.
