Governor Gilmoure recently appointed Tareq Salahi (owner of Oasis Winery) to his special board for the Virginia Wine Industry..."The Governor's Virginia Wine Growers Advisory Board."
Salahi has accepted this position and was sworn in by oath in Front Royal on Tuesday, September 26, to uphold the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. His term will expire on June 30, 2003. Salahi is very excited to serve on the Governor's board and looks forward to serving the Commonwealth, while preserving the strengths of the industry and, at the same time, understanding the future of the ever-growing wine industry and winery tourism.
Gray Ghost Vineyards in Amissville, VA was awarded a Gold Medal on the 1999 Adieu (late harvest Vidal Blanc, dessert wine) in the Wine Lovers and Tasters Guild International Wine Competition. This international competition is conducted in conjunction with the Tasters Guild National Membership Convention held in Washington, DC. In addition to the Gold Medal, Gray Ghost was awarded Bronze Medals on their 1999 Chardonnay, 1997 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon and 1999 Cabernet Franc. Gray Ghost has been awarded more than 30 medals in international and national competitions since the first of this year (2000). The winery can be contacted at (540) 937-4869.
PRESS RELEASE FROM OASIS ENTERPRISES !!
Pop the champagne!! There is a reason to celebrate!!
A new exciting service has finally arrived...Wine Country Limousine Tours!
Visitors can now indulge in luxury limousine tours of many of Virginia's finest wineries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and both historic and natural tourist destinations. What a perfect way to view the majesty, history and tradition of the Warrenton & Northern Virginia area. Leave the directions, driving, traffic and stress to us! Let our capable drivers whisk visitors away while pampering them with first class service and wonderful Virginia wineries!
Prices for these packages start as low as $60.00 per hour (plus tax and gratuity) and Wine Country Limousine Tours is pleased to be able to offer luxury sedans, 6, 8, 10 and 14 passenger limousines, limousine coaches, vans and motorcoaches.
Wine Country Limousine Tours is only too happy to accommodate any itinerary, so bring us your vision for a corporate outing, bridal shower, romantic rendezvous, birthday or any other special occasion! We look forward to creating many wonderful memories for wine country visitors! Any questions or reservations inquiries should be directed to Ann Runyon at 1-800-304-7656. Cheers!
For a romantic getaway in one of the country's fastest growing wine regions, try a Virginia Wine Country vacation package! The vacation packages include 120 participating wineries, specialty shops, historic attractions, restaurants and lodging establishments.
Packages start at $199 per person, double occupancy, and consist of three-day, two-night accommodations at historic inns, charming bed-and-breakfasts and hotels near Virginia wineries. Travelers receive added values including complimentary breakfast and discounts at the wineries, restaurants and area attractions they visit during their stay.
Several nearby wineries are participating in the program. These include the Breaux Vinyards in Purcelville, Farfelu Vinyard in Flint Hill, Loudoun Valley Vinyards in Waterford, Naked Mountain Vineyard-Winery in Markham, Oasis Winery in Hume, and Tarara Vineyards and Winery in Leesburg.
A free packet of information is available by calling (888) 829-4367. Additional information on the vacation packages is also available at www.virginiawinecountry.com.
~Courtesy Fauquier Times-Democrat~
