Links Wine Tours of Virginia is pleased to announce that we are now a member of the American Wine Tourism Society, a membership organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining standards of the burgeoning wine tourism business in the United States.  Each member is devoted to the utmost in wine education, stewardship and protection of vineyards and open spaces across the country.  Current members are from Napa, the Finger Lakes, Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia, so we are now able to help you with your wine experience wherever you go in the United States. Nat Decants FREE Wine E-Newsletter Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. Natalie is also the author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. For more details on this book and to sign up for the newsletter, visit www.nataliemaclean.com LocalWineEvents.com http://www.LocalWineEvents.com Wine and Food events by city, worldwide. Spirits and Beer events as well. Post your own event or sign up to be notified when new events are posted to your area. QUAKER BONNET was founded by Harold Hayes in the early 1930's. Thanks to Liz Kolken, the tradition of quality remains just as true to the Quaker Bonnet today as it did more than 60 years ago. She invites you to become a part of that grand tradition. Visit their Gift Catalog, learn about our catering, visit our new Eatery restaurant cafe, and while you are at it, don't forget to visit their Gourmet Food and Travel Portals for the best in food & travel links.   Southeast Winery Review The region's most complete review site of wineries in Virginia and the rest of the Southeast. Visit them before you visit the wineries. www.sewineryreview.com What's the fastest growing wine region in Virginia?  The Northern Neck.  Already with five wineries, two more are scheduled to open this Spring. Explore Nelson Wine.  Nelson County, located in Central Virginia just minutes from Charlottesville, already boasts eight award-winning wineries, with more on the way.  A part of the Monticello Wine Trail, the County also is home to Wintergreen Resort, with its Grape Escape package. www.explorenelsonwine.com We have been working to provide you with other lodging options, and are happy to Afton Mountain Bed and Breakfast on board.  They have updated their Wine Special to include their excellent gourmet breakfast, a wine tour given by us, a gift certificate towards your dinner, and a uniqure wine gift, all at one exceptional price. The Meeting Place, a unqiue retreat in Nelson County, has added a Wine Tours of Virginia component to their already diverse offerings.  Their state of the art boardroom provides the ultimate in luxury for that small corporate meeting and retreat up to sixteen people, and they also offer luxuriously appointed rooms for the overnight or weekend guest.  Bring the extended family and book the entire facility for a mountain vacation! CvilleWeddings.com is the premiere online directory for Charlottesville Weddings.  Visit this site for Charlottesville wedding news, Charlottesville bridal shows, business listings and helpful information.  This is a great resource to find wedding planners, photographers and caterers! www.cvilleweddings.com Cvilleweddings.com Virginia Wine Gazette The Virginia Wine Gazette is a great resource for those who want to stay informed about happenings in the Virginia wine industry.  You can access their publication on line, pick up a copy at any fine wine establishment throughout Virginia or have a copy personally mailed to you. www.virginiawinegazette.com   Winter 2007 Newsletter Spring 2007 Newsletter Our Newsletter, published quarterly, features Virginia Wine Industry news, upcoming events and our Wine Picks of the Quarter.  If you desire to be on our mailing list, please let us know.