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August
20, 2018
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Abingdon
Vineyards Opens with New Management, New Vision
Abingdon, VA – Abingdon Vineyards is entering
the fall season with new owners, and a new vision for creating a hub of
community events and activities. Elizabeth and Loren Gardner purchased
the winery July 31st, after relocating from Point Reyes, California.
The winery will be open year-round for tastings and
farm tours, with regular live music and special events. Picnickers and
Creeper Trail riders are welcome, and the tasting room will feature a deli case
offering local cheeses, charcuterie and snacks. The owners also plan to host
weddings, groups and corporate retreats. Regular hours are Wednesday through
Sunday, 11am to 6pm.
Abingdon Vineyards is located on 45 acres adjacent to
the South Holston River in the tiny community of Alvarado, midway between
Abingdon and Damascus. The winery is just a quarter mile from the
Virginia Creeper Trail, making is a perfect stopover for bikers starting in
Alvarado or Abingdon.
Abingdon Vineyards (formerly Abingdon Vineyard and
Winery) was started in 2001 by Bob Carlson and his wife, Janet, as their
retirement project. They ran it well into their 80's and have now passed it on
to the next generation of wine enthusiasts.
New owners Elizabeth and Loren plus baby Ava Jean and
doggies Eli and Jackson are also known as the "Country Gingers." They
stumbled upon a winery for sale when visiting their best friends who moved from
California back to Virginia. They fell in love with the beautiful land,
delicious wine and gracious community.
Loren grew up in Napa Valley and has always been fascinated with the wine industry. He studied viticulture and wine making at UC Davis and built many wineries and vineyards with his construction company. He is thrilled to learn about a new terroir and new varieties of grapes.
Elizabeth is passionate about food, art, nature and education. She is a Stanford graduate, Master Gardner, Certified Natural Chef and has a Masters in Education. She combined her passions with her business in Point Reyes, California - Food & Farm Tours (foodandfarmtours.com). She is looking forward to hosting events and bringing delicious artisan products into the winery.
Loren grew up in Napa Valley and has always been fascinated with the wine industry. He studied viticulture and wine making at UC Davis and built many wineries and vineyards with his construction company. He is thrilled to learn about a new terroir and new varieties of grapes.
Elizabeth is passionate about food, art, nature and education. She is a Stanford graduate, Master Gardner, Certified Natural Chef and has a Masters in Education. She combined her passions with her business in Point Reyes, California - Food & Farm Tours (foodandfarmtours.com). She is looking forward to hosting events and bringing delicious artisan products into the winery.
Abingdon Vineyards is open Wednesday through Sunday,
11am to 6pm. Tastings are 4 for $5, 8 for $10, or a glass of wine $7.
Picnickers are welcome during business hours.
To reach the winery by car, take I-81 to exit 19 in
Abingdon, VA, and head east on US Hwy 58. Turn right on Osceola Road (Hwy 722)
and travel 9.5 miles, winery will be on your right. To reach the winery
by bike from the Virginia Creeper Trail, exit the trail at Alvarado Station
(mile marker 9) and head northwest on Alvarado Road for a quarter mile. Winery
will be on your left.
For more information, call 276-623-1255 or visit
abingdonvineyards.com
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