But the appeal of both only goes up when wine is involved. Here then: a few ways to get into the fall harvest at Virginia wineries, whether you’re hauling grapes around or just holding a glass. Once a ...

Consider bringing a change of clothes and a small towel for cleanup afterward. After crushing the grapes, your feet will be pretty dirty, so even if you wash them off, there may be bits and pieces ...

In other words, fall is definitely here," reports Tom Farella from Coombsville. Matt Crafton, Chateau Montelena — “The red grape harvest is now underway in Calistoga, albeit quietly.