Day 47: Virginia Wineries

Who knew that there were so many decent wineries in Virginia?  First I visited Villa Appalaccia, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Owned by a couple from Finland (who knew?) for 20+ years, with a love for things Italian.  So their villa (and bocce court) are both Italian-inspired:

 Then I visited an even more established winery, called Chateau Morrisette.  They've been around even longer and their story is that the couple that started it had a son who brought home a dog from college named Hans, who loved wine.  Turns out he was a black dog, so that tradition continues.  Not sure they are aware of the "other" black dog:

The Blue Ridge Parkway is so picturesque during the fall season.  Even though I grew up down here, I forget just how pretty it is...