One of the plusses of living in the Charlottesville area is being able to take advantage of the many programs offered to the public by the University of Virginia.  On June 4-8 the university will hold a study program on Virginia winemaking as part of it's series of Travel and Learn programs.   The Virginia Wine Scene: From Jefferson's Dream to the New World Scene will appeal to both the wine conosieur and novices who just enjoy a good bottle of wine. 

The Virginia wine industry, which began with Jefferson's importing of European grapes to America and his struggles to find varieties which could adapt , is now the fifth largest in the United States.

Gabrielle Rausse, who heads wine production at Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello, will head the panel of wine experts.  The seminar is based at the University of Virginia.  Mornings will be spent in the classroom learning about wines, winemaking, and growing grapes in Virginia, both in Jefferson's time and in the present day.  The afternoons will be spent in the field visiting area wineries and tasting wines.

The seminar, which is open to anyone, includes lodging in the UVA dormitiories, meals, wine dinners, transportation and a private tour of Monticello.

Information may be found at Virginia Travel and Learn.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
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