First in a Series: Wine Tasting Road Trips
Virginia has become renowned for its wine. From its Cabernet Franc, the state’s most harvested red grape, to viognier, its signature grape, the Commonwealth has recently seen a significant rise in...
View ArticleSecond in a Series: Barboursville and the Palladio
Andrea Palladio was a 16th century Italian architect who was “highly original and much imitated.” He “developed a style based on the classicism of ancient Rome, breaking with the ornate conventions of...
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Third in a Series of Wine-Tasting Road Trips: The Monticello Southern Trail
Out of all of the Monticello Wine Trails, the Southern Trail best reflects the work and accomplishments of well-known individuals, be they historical figures like Thomas Jefferson or modern day moguls...
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Dave and Margie’s Excellent Staunton Adventure on a Rainy Day
What is one to do on a rainy day in the Shenandoah Valley? Two of our Iris Inn guests, Dave and Margie, took the opportunity to explore Staunton, and they were kind enough to offer us a picture of...
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Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Open House
There are a huge number of wineries around the Shenandoah Valley area, each with its own individual libations. There is one in particular that stands out in its uniqueness, not only because it produces...
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Veritas Vineyard and Winery’s Annual Masked Ball
“Masquerades disclose the reality of souls. As long as no one sees who we are, we can tell the most intimate details of our life.” –Fernando Pessoa There is a theatricality surrounding masquerade...
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A Look Back at 2013: 10 Wineries, Eateries and Activities That We Enjoyed
2013 was a wonderful year, brimming with new adventures in nearby areas. We explored wineries and vineyards, restaurants, the great outdoors, the Shenandoah Valley skies, and theatrical performances,...
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Virginia Wine and the Rule of “3”
Three is a memorable number, a notable figure of myths, legends, and religions, and even labeled by mathematician Pythagoras as the “noblest of all digits.” We happen to like the number three,...
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The Fourteenth Annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, Waynesboro,...
“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” –Herbert Hoover Spring has entered with a fanfare of warm weather and early...
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Visit The Shenandoah Valley Wine & Jazz Festival
“Jazz is like wine. When it is new, it is only for the experts, but when it gets older, everybody wants it.” –Steve Lacy Jazz and wine—this pairing just seems to go together naturally. Take a sip of a...
View Article5 Virginia Wineries That We Love
Did you know that the Charlottesville area has been called the “Napa Valley of Virginia”? With the 28 vineyards within 30 miles of the Iris Inn, you’ll most certainly find something to suit your vinous...
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Treat Your Tastebuds: Wine 101 with Marc Supsic
This coming weekend, January 9, 10, and 11, 2015, we will be hosting a Wine Weekend at the Iris Inn, featuring Marc Supsic of Wine Living. This wonderfully wine-themed weekend will include dinner, wine...
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A Winter Wonderland Winery Passport
Get ready, all of you libation lovers out there, because it’s time for a fun, local winery tour, featuring the Winter Wonderland Winery Passport. This $25 Passport includes wine tasting at five...
View ArticleOctober is Virginia Wine Month!
October is one of our favorites time of the year, not only because of the resurgence of pumpkin spice flavors, the bright fall foliage, and the spooky fun of Halloween, but also because it just so...
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery Christmas Caroling Party
If you’ve come to stay with us, or simply checked out our website, you may have noticed a trend. We are all about the wine, particularly wine from local vineyards. I love Veritas Vineyards and Winery....
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Activities for Your 3 Day Weekend
As short winter days gradually lengthen, office workers all across the nation are antsy for more sunshine. While we still have a while to wait for the return of warm weather, we are all blessed with a...
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New Year’s Eve Recap
Every New Year’s Eve one of our favorite local wineries, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, puts on a Masked Ball in their expansive Saddleback Hall. Guests from all over come to the event, decked out in...
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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine’s Day can be difficult. It seems like pressure to say “I love you” to your partner while simultaneously taking their breath away, making all your friends jealous, and outdoing every past...
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Wine 101, 201, and 301 Recap
We are all about the wine here at the Iris Inn. It’s why we have daily wine hour for our guests and why all packages are Sip & Somethings. It’s also why we LOVE our Wine 101, Wine 201, and Wine...
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Wine 101-401
Our Wine Weekends will be back for 2018, and we’re pleased to announce the dates for Wine 101, Wine 201, and Wine 301. You can expect the same fun and education as our 2016 weekends…plus some...
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