When the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail hosts its inaugural Crab Crawl on July 25, 2026, it will be celebrating the Bay’s most valuable fishery (source: NOAA), supplying about one-third of… Read More

Mom deserves to be honored more than just one day. Sip & Stay by the Bay and celebrate her on Mothers Day and all weekend long on the Chesapeake Bay… Read More

Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Launches New Sip & Stay by the Bay Campaign Experience more than wine tasting on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Turn your tasting trip into a… Read More

Twice a year, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail hosts an oyster crawl, celebrating Virginia oysters and Virginia wine! The Spring Oyster Crawl takes places in April; the Fall Oyster Crawl… Read More

The Northern Neck of Virginia is home to the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, a grape-growing region distinguished by its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, such as… Read More

Though specifics may vary by winery, all wine clubs on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail offer valuable benefits to members. Whether you’re an occasional wine drinker or an oenophile, here… Read More

“Can I go to a winery if I don’t drink wine?” Yes, you absolutely can–and should! Because wineries are not just for oenophiles. Wineries are destinations, attractions themselves–even for non-drinkers.… Read More

January symbolizes a new year, new beginnings, and a fresh start. To commemorate it, many people declare their new year’s resolutions, personal goals or promises to do things differently and… Read More

Whether you embrace winter’s chill or are already counting down the days to spring, wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail have the perfect wine and wine cocktails to warm… Read More