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Pics: Cana Vineyards
Enjoy a spectacular view of the Bull Run Mountains at Cana Vineyards in... See Full Gallery »
Wine Wednesday: Early Mountain Vineyard
Take your sweetheart to Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Va., for tasting flights with chocolate pairings. And hey, there's even a private cottage to stay overnight. Read »
Strawberry Festival Dishes Sweet Treats
Roanoke's annual Strawberry Festival has hundreds of homemade treats for the nomming. Read »
Love by the Glass: AKA, Wine
More than 500 participating wine shops and restaurants will be offering specials in Virginia through the end of March. Read »
Praise a Glass at Church Brew Works
Located in a former house of worship, Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh is certainly praise-worthy. Read »
Wine Wednesday: Swedenburg Estate Vineyard
Swedenburg Estate Vineyard invites you to try their all-too-good warm mulled wine... See Full Gallery »
Pics: The Winery at Bull Run
The winery just opened its doors in June, but the setting is pure 1860s, from the... See Full Gallery »
A 19th-Century Christmas at Winterthur
Experience the early 19th-century beginnings of an American Christmas at Winterthurs Yuletide Winter Tour that features a winter garden, tree lightings and room displays. Read »
Christmas in Middleburg Saturday
Celebrate Christmas early in Middleburg, Va, with a wine crawl, a parade and a hundred red-coated riders on horseback. Read »
Wine Wednesday: Paradise Springs Winery
Paradise Springs Winery has a few good things going for itself: good wine, plenty of space for picnics and an original 19th-century cabin. Read »
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Sarah Pixley
Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
Carissa DiMargo
Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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