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This Charming Virginia Town Near The Blue Ridge Mountains Is A Hidden Gem For Wine Lovers And Foodies

Virginia is for lovers, but it's also for those who love good food and excellent wine. The Blue Ridge Mountains line the western part of the state, and in the valleys beneath them are little towns that overflow with character and opportunities to indulge. Crozet, just a 25-minute drive from Charlottesville, Virginia, is one of these hidden gems.

The town is located in Virginia Wine Country. The surrounding region is also home to the Monticello estate (where Thomas Jefferson's dinner guests were supposedly horrified to see him eat a tomato ). The area is dubbed the Monticello AVA (American Viticultural Area). Here, the soil is characterized by red clay, which can provide an excel

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