MonValley Vineyards is a new winery in Fairmont that truly looks like a wine cellar just off a countryside. Walking in, we saw the beautiful build-outs that house the wine, and I couldn't wait to dig in.



Sam and I shared samples so we were able to try a little bit of everything. They have dry to sweet, with my favorites being somewhere in the middle.



Rapsberry, blackberry, syrah and shiraz were all tasty. But the sweet mango was different and so much fun to try.



Have you been here yet? Which is your favorite?

In my neverending quest to visit all the wineries in West Virginia, I finally made my way to the Rusty Nail.

The Rusty Nail Winery, which is named after the most opposite image you could think of from wine, is located in Martinsburg.

It's a small building adjacent to the owners' property.

And, when we were there, they had gone all out for Halloween.

They have only been open for two years but have made a wide assortment of wines.

We tried a pineapple one, one made with "diamond" grapes, and even rhubarb.



One of the most popular wines is their "Devil's Punchbowl," which uses frontenac and cahmbourcin grapes.



So I got one of those to go, as well as a branded glass!

Old World Libations is a winery, meadery and cidery located in Monroe County.


The Union-based destination is fairly new, but they're quickly growing and expanding.


Recently, I headed out this way to add another West Virginia wine/cider/mead to my collection!


They're currently open on Sunday afternoons, so if you have one free, go check 'em out.


They do a fall cider pressing that is alcohol free for folks who prefer that route.


And for those who do want a sip, they have meads (made with honey) - including an interesting vanilla one!



And cider, which is fermented apples.


The wines - including a strawberry wine - are tasty.


Oh, and while in this area of the state, I stopped at the Pence Springs Flea Market.


And for those wondering - yes, they do have food!

In my neverending quest to visit all of the state's breweries, wineries and distilleries, I have checked another off the list.

Moss Farms Winery & Country Roads Distillery had been on my list for some time because they're in my neck of the woods - Wheeling!

The facility is in a nice, secluded space.

It features a line of wines - Sassy Cat, Sweet White, Strawberry, Sangria, Hulu Dancer, Sweet Red, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and Fredonia.

And the distillery portion has a number of moonshines.

I had to take home a little of each.

Which is your favorite here?

I'm always trying to college wine from West Virginia wineries.

Broken Tractor Winery has been on my radar for some time, but only recently was I able to check it out.

They don't have set hours, so reach out to schedule a time to visit.


They also have a cabin, paintball field and more.




Have you tried this winery?

When searching for wines, I would see the name "Robert F. Pliska & Company Winery" come up, but I could never find much information. I had emailed the only email I could find, and they said I could possibly get my hands on a bottle at Anderson's Corner in Romney, as they don't really produce anymore.



I was dying to add it to my collection, and I dug until I found just two bottles left at this Romney shop. I bought one for my mantle. But then I wanted to dig to find out more about the winery. Here's what I've been able to find:

Unlike larger wineries, Pliska uses old-fashioned, craftsman techniques to create its Mountain Mama apple wine, other fruit wines and semi-dry table wines. For many years the winery has been helping to support an onsite home for handicapped adults - West Virginia Off the Beaten Path, 7th: A Guide to Unique Places

Robert F. Pliska Winery was founded in 1975 by Robert F. Pliska and R. Elizabeth Haley-Pliska. Robert was a management philosophy professor and held a master's in enology, while Elizabeth had been a healthcare professional. Together they decided to found a winery with a distinctively Mediterranean style. According to The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, Pliska has "shown the most potential" among West Virginia wineries. The popular award-winning 160-acre winery is actively involved with handicapped individuals. A portion of its proceeds benefit Homes for the Mentally Handicapped. And its wines have been served in the American Embassy in Paris. 

White Wines:

• Aurore - a semisweet, light white wine. Grapy. Nice
• Ridgerunner Gold - off-dry white table wine.

Red Wines:

• Foch - medium-bodied, classic red. Nice fruit. Good finish.
• Ridgerunner Red - off-dry, medium-bodied red.

Fruit Wines:

• Mountain Mama - semisweet, golden apple wine. Good aroma and taste. Nice - East Coast Wineries: A Complete Guide from Maine to Virginia

When I heard of a new winery opening up in Point Pleasant, I had it penciled in my calendar for weeks.



OSR, which stands for Our Sibling Rebelry, is churning out all kinds of unique wines.



They have a traditional series - called the Nekkid series - where you'll find chardonnay, moscato, etc.



And then they have the bourbon barrel-aged wine series, which includes Hillbilly Love Juice. "Hillbilly Love Juice is a unique blend of white wine and apple. It is then aged in the same bourbon barrels previously used by Velvet Buddha. Aged for 2 months in these barrels, Hillbilly Love evolves into slightly sweet Blush. Notes of apple and toasted oak."


The Franken-wine line includes a cotton candy wine and one named "Betty," which is a rhubarb strawberry wine. 



And, finally, the fourth series is Legendary. This includes TNT: Our home for decades, has been the TNT area. The first launch of our dedicated series of wine is appropriately named. Ohio grown Concord Grapes and Jalapeno are paired up for a deep red jammy wine with a slight heat on the back-end.



I tasted a few different ones, and there wasn't a bad one in the bunch!



I kinda think Hillbilly Love Juice is a funny name though, so I'm fond of it.



But I love that there are all kinds of interesting flavors! There's a jalapeno one that was in the works.



Have you been? Which wine is your favorite?