Had a great experience at Pride Mountain on Thursday. Besides the beautiful setting, informative & friendly tasting, we loved the wines. Are there wineries you can recommend that produce a similar style? Thanks! (10 replies, last updated by whiner October 1, 2009)

Is there a particular spot to picnic that you would recommend? We have a tour/tasting at Pride Mountain from 10 – 11:30 a.m., so we could in theory picnic there, or the next winery that we hit up in the area. (11 replies, last updated by rworange April 15, 2009)

Pride is near the top of Spring Mountain, up an interesting road from St. Helena. If you go there (I recommend it too; great views and the best Merlot I’ve ever had), check for other wineries on that road where you might... (11 replies, last updated by TypeA October 10, 2007)

Hi, all. I’m not normally a fan of carne adovada, but I love love love the stuff they make at Frontier and Golden Pride. It’s tangy, juicy, and a bit less raw-red chile-tasting. Anybody have a recipe that tastes like... (3 replies, last updated by DebitNM December 24, 2008)

If you live near Elkin or you’re heading to the mountains via I-77 anytime soon, make a small detour and try the Kitchen at Elkin Creek Vineyard. They’re open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Saturday and for... (0 replies, last updated by suse August 21, 2006)

My husband and I will be taking a drive from DC to the Charlottesville area next weekend. My husband’s never toured a vineyard, so I’d like to take some time to stop at a couple either on the way, or once we get to... (4 replies, last updated by newbie September 5, 2002)

and mountains and seriously feel transported to another country. Linden Vineyards is my favorite, along with nearby Oasis and Rappahannock Cellars (which is across the border in Rappahannock County). Also close by for overnight... (12 replies, last updated by spessneblett August 18, 2008)

of Aussie wineries and a few other interesting international wine makers (Bulgaria comes to mind). I was much happier with this year’s event and plan to return next year. If you do go, try to find Hainle Vineyards to sample... (3 replies, last updated by ever hungry November 3, 2005)

We’re spending three days in Black Mountain, NC this weekend. Anybody have any recommendations for the area? (14 replies, last updated by Brent Kulman October 29, 2004)

. But there must be a “downtown” area with Japanese restaurants. Mountain cuisine consists of lots root vegetables and mushrooms, tsukemono (pickles), and ni-mono (stewed items). You’ll probably find nice... (12 replies, last updated by chowfamily February 3, 2008)

there is also a vineyard right near monticello (jefferson i believe) that is nice and a fun part of a trip to charlottesville – where there are great places to eat. we just went south of charlottesville (afton mountain area)... (17 replies, last updated by Scott_E October 30, 2009)

Staying at a B&B in Cornwall NY this weekend, not far from west point and Newburgh. Heading up tonight. Looking for suggestions on restaurants, vineyards to visit, etc. Any other info appreciated, tours etc. thx! Nick (6 replies, last updated by gvogelge September 5, 2008)

I’d like to organize a vineyard tour with a couple friends, but the vineyards I’ve tried in Virginia have been hit or miss. Have you had any delicious wine from Virginia (or Maryland)? Is there a vineyard you would... (27 replies, last updated by baconjen September 15, 2008)

Make an appointment at Mount Eden, the oldest (by far) and best (by far) winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. (See "Vineyards in the Sky" for background info). (19 replies, last updated by Leadbelly August 10, 2009)

of the wine name; in the latter case, the word "Mountain" meant the grapes came from vineyards NOT on the valley floor, but higher in elevation. There is no doubt than "mountain" vineyards produce distinctively different grapes,... (10 replies, last updated by zin1953 April 15, 2007)