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Fauquier

Vineyard

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By Cathy Dyson

The atmosphere is perfect. -

Lighted candles and fresh flowers adorn the table set for two. To complement the main course of sauteed scallops on a bed of rice, the hostess reaches for a slightly chilled bottle of wine. Glancing at the label, the dinner guest is surprised to discover the bottle of 1980 Chardonnay bears the Piedmont Vineyard name.

But the guest’s surprise turns to delight upon sampling the fruits of this Fauquier vineyard.

Wine connoisseurs across the state, and in some cases, across the continental United States are discovering and enjoying the products of area vineyards and wineries. And not only are the wines becoming more popular, they are winning

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