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Un-Wine'd

Join Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Chef and host of Un-Wine’d, Tassie Pippert, to discover the tastes and terroir of Virginia at a virtual Happy Hour.
  • Tassie meets with Steve Madey and Cheryl Reamy about life at the winery in this historic community.
  • Tassie chats with brother and sister, Chuck and Charlotte Shelton, as they talked with a family business that creates award-winning ciders.
  • Join Tassie and Bill Travis as they talk about Doukenie Winery.
  • drone view of Valley Road Vineyards
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    Stan and Barbara Joynes join Tassie at Valley Road Winery on Rt 151 in Afton.
  • Relax for a few moments in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with New River owner and winemaker, Christy Wallen.
  • In a quiet little corner of Harrisonburg sits a family business owned and operated by Zach and Amberlee Carlson.
  • Join Tassie as she talks with owner and winemaker, Deanna Gephart about working with mountain top fruit.
  • Tassie visits Silver Hand Meadery and pairs delicious recipes with their meads.
  • Rest your eyes on the incredible views of Hazy Mountain Vineyards as Tassie chats with winemaker, Luke Trainum.
  • This delicious pizza appears in VPM's "Un-Wine'd."
  • Christine Iezzi, an independent Virginia wine distributor, talks about the current trends the Virginia wine industry is experiencing. Petite Verdot and Viognier, Virginia's strongest varietals, are paired with Stilton Potatoes Three Ways and Lobster Rolls.
  • Horton Vineyards won the Virginia Governor's Cup 2019 with their Petite Manseng. Shannon Horton shows the process of making Sparkling wine. Food paired with the wines are Sparkling Wine Waffle Eggs Benedict and Sriracha-Lime Shrimp.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to create Eggplant Sandwiches. Enjoy this veggie-centric sandwich that is loaded with flavor and contrasting textures - a veggie burger, so to speak, using eggplant rounds, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and fresh mozzarella topped with fresh Basil.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Pork Chops with Apples. This pork chops with apples and onions dish is a deliciously light and flavorful meal that's a perfect weeknight dinner.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Pavlova with Raspberries. Pavlova, a fresh tart composed of a meringue crust layered with cream and topped with fresh berries, is named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Venison Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles. You can substitute venison with lean ground beef or ground chicken. Add this rich, hearty meat sauce over zucchini noodles for a great family meal.
  • Horton Vineyards takes steps to keep their doors open, employees provided for and the wine flowing.
  • Winemaker, Shep Rouse is interviewed about the history of Rockbridge Vineyards and his love of German Riesling. Rockbridge is one of two vineyards growing Pinot Noir in Virginia. Pear Cheesecake and Avocado Chicken Salad Croissants are paired with the featured wines in the cooking segments.
  • Cave Ridge Vineyard, located in Shenandoah Valley, features sparkling wine and how its made--plus a German variety semi-sweet white wine Riesling. Seared Pork Chop and Egglplant Sandwich are paired with the wines Riesling and Cabernet Franc in the kitchen.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Wild Mushroom Panna Cotta with the depth of flavor of earthy, nutty wild mushrooms. Serve with Linden Claret.