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Celebrate Wine & Spirits in Virginia Beach this Fall

by Katie Skrzek

Aug 29, 2024

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Destinations / North America

Virginia Beach offers travelers an up-and-coming beverage scene. This fall is a better time than ever to book your Virginia Beach getaway. September marks the celebration of Virginia Spirits Month. Virginia Wine Month takes place in October.

 

Tarnished Truth

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Virginia Spirits Month

Celebrate the state’s unique distilleries all September long. Explore Virginia Distillery Trail, with dozens of options throughout the state. The free Virginia Spirits Mobile Passport offers suggested itineraries of distilleries serving an array of spirits. Be sure to stop at the five Virginia Beach distilleries participating in Spirits Month: Beach Vodka, Chesapeake Bay Distillery, New Realm Distillery, Tarnished Truth Distilling Company and Waterman Spirits.

 

Virginia Wine Month

Virginia is home to more than 300 wineries. Ahead of the official start of wine month in October, check out the 27th Annual Fall Wine Festival in Virginia Beach Sept. 13. Sample wine from more than 60 Virginia wineries while enjoying live music and fare from local food trucks. Virginia Beach boasts several unique wineries, wine bars and tasting rooms. Dine at Zoë’s Steak & Seafood and enjoy pairings suggested by the award-winning, in-house sommelier. Experience special tasting events throughout the month.

 

Cavalier Hotel

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If you want to celebrate adult libations beyond October, check out the 6th Annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational. Held at Historic Cavalier Hotel on Nov. 2, the event toasts local bourbon makers through tastings, food pairings and live music. Tickets are limited and available starting Aug. 30.

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