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Pictured: Chrysalis Vineyards. Photograph by Ashley White.
country living
Hunt Country Wine
Beach + Bay living
Annapolis, Maryland
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irginia Hunt Country is best known for its equestrian
tradition, charming villages, spectacular estates, and
picturesque farms. However, one of the most alluring
perks of the region is the booming Virginia wine industry. This
countryside is dotted with prestigious local vineyards that
showcase local grapes and exclusive tastes. One particular
vineyard, Chrysalis Vineyards, speaks to the native but luxurious
feel of Virginia Hunt Country.
Locksley Estate, home of Chrysalis Vineyards, is located in
Middleburg, VA and offers 412 acres of what is widely recognized
as some of the prettiest countryside in the world.
Of particular interest to Chrysalis Vineyards is the native American
grape, Norton, and the largest planting of this variety in the world
can be seen at its vineyard in Middleburg. Recognized as the standalone North American variety for its unique ability to produce
premium quality red wines, Norton was internationally recognized
in the 1800s as the source of age-worthy and distinctively robust
reds. Offering relaxing and gorgeous views, Chrysalis Vineyards’
tasting rooms welcome all visitors with patio seating for 40,
and its picnic pavilion sports Iron Works grills, which are open
free to the public for cooking up hot fare on-site. Check out
www.chrysaliswine.com for more information.
—by Courtney Ingard
44 ISSU E N O. 8
teeped in rich nautical heritage, Annapolis is a contemporary
city built on the soil of four hundred years of American
history. 18th century brick buildings line the streets and
reminders of its bygone beginnings can be found around each
corner. As Maryland’s capital, Annapolis is home to the oldest
State House still in use in the nation, the only state house that has
also served as the nation’s capitol. The site of the ratification of
the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, the Maryland State
House is a must see for history buffs.
The proximity to the sea has permeated into everyday life in
Annapolis. For those who cannot wait to get on the water
themselves, there are plenty of opportunities for that as well. With
cruises around the Annapolis Harbor, the opportunity t