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By Charlie Spiering

Rappahannock News Staff Writer

Local families and loyal friends of Rappahannock Cellars Winery hunkered down during Tropical Storm Ernesto last Friday evening for the “Blessing of the Vines.”

Each year, prior to grape harvest, owner John Delmar hosts the annual ceremonies which includes a solemn blessing of the grapevines and a family picnic.

This year the few families that braved the storm gathered inside the tasting room and

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