Posted by Joe Barnes on September 4th, 2008

It’s not surprising that the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area is frequently listed as one of the top places to live, retire and/or raise a family.  In addition its spectacular beauty and extremely gracious way of life, there is always something to do and explore around Charlottesville.  In addition to being the location of festivals that celebrate books, movies and photography,  Charlottesville will be hosting  an International Food and Wine Festival.

The Festival will be taken place next January from the 23rd to the 25th on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville and feature champagne breakfasts, wine tastings, and pairings fine foods wood wines from around the world.  For those fans of Virginia wines, about 20 of the over 100 wines will come from the vineyards and wine producers in our on backyard.

 To find out more information check out  Mary Alice Blackwell’s the article in the Daily Progress www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/new_to_area_wine_list_an_international_festival/27180/ or call 434-296-0001.

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