IN PHOTOS: Sipping on some of Fauquier County's finest wines at the annual People's Choice awards
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Fourteen Fauquier County wineries showcased their offerings at the 7th annual People’s Choice Wine Tasting and Competition at Airlie resort Saturday. The event, put on by the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development, drew nearly 500 people. Awards were given for winning reds, whites and sweet wine. And the winners were ...
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Alex Markgraf (left) and Garrett Payne of Naked Mountain pour for guests at the annual People's Choice wine event.
Just shy of 500 people attended the tastings.
John Memoli of Pearmund Cellars chats with guests during the event.
John Memoli of Pearmund Cellars chats with guests during the event.
Jud Voss of Vint Hill Craft Winery speaks with guests about his wine.
Guests sampled reds and whites with each participating winery.
Guests sampled reds and whites with each participating winery.
From left, Whiticar and Amanda Darvill, owner of Fox Meadow winery, stand with Tori Pugh, manager of the wine club.
Jeannie Wenners of Barrel Oak Winery shows off one the bottles Barrell Oak was pouring Saturday.
Jackie Sanabria with Three Fox Vineyards talks about the company's wine with attendees.
Tony Widmer of Barrel Oak Winery pours a glass for a guest.
Heather and Troy Austin of Warrenton enjoyed the wine and the setting.
Tim Faltemier with Three Fox Vineyards discusses his product.
From left, Jessica Rains and Shannon Durgin of Haymarket were joined by Courtney Todd and Logan Mehalic of Ashburn for the festivities.
From left, Jessica Rains and Shannon Durgin of Haymarket were joined by Courtney Todd and Logan Mehalic of Ashburn for the festivities.
Just shy of 500 people attended the event throughout the day.
Just shy of 500 people attended the event throughout the day.
From left, Jeannie Martin, Sofia Rosales and Leah Papadopoulos poured up some tastes from Mediterranean Cellars.
Jud and Tammi Voss of Vint Hill Craft Winery were on hand for the event.
Lisa Christopher of Boxwood Winery discusses her winery's offerings during the event.
Lisa Christopher with Boxwood Winery chats with guests.
There was plenty of food to pair with the wine Saturday.
Peyton Smith with Boxwood Winery discusses Boxwood's wines with interested guests.
Peyton Smith with Boxwood Winery discusses Boxwood's wines with interested guests.
Josh Fletcher of Molon Lave engages with guests at the event.
A crowd gathers around to taste the offerings from Molon Lave.
Josh Fletcher of Molon Lave engages with guests at the event.
Christopher Patusky of Slater Run Vineyards serves up some of his award-winning wine.
Christopher Patusky of Slater Run Vineyards chats with attendees.
Brandi Norrell, owner of Studio Luxe and Little Luxe in Warrenton, was a supporter of the event.
Louizos Papadopoulos of Molon Lave (left) and Jason Murray of Arterra share a cheers at the event.
Laura Torpy with Fauquier County Department of Economic Development greets the crowd before announcing the winning wines.
From left, Meghan Spitzer and Adriene Thompson with Blue Valley Winery, Tim Faltemier with Three Fox Vineyards and Kimberly Grunett with Pearmund Cellars celebrate their red wine winners.
From left, Meghan Spitzer and Adriene Thompson with Blue Valley Winery, Tim Faltemier with Three Fox Vineyards and Kimberly Grunett with Pearmund Cellars celebrate their red wine winners.
From left, Leah Papadopoulos with Mediterranean Cellars, Amanda Darvill with Fox Meadow and Christopher Patusky with Slater Run celebrate their white wine medals.
From left, Leah Papadopoulos with Mediterranean Cellars, Amanda Darvill with Fox Meadow and Christopher Patusky with Slater Run celebrate their white wine medals.
Jason Murray with Arterra Winery holds up his medal during the awards ceremony.
From left, Matthias Constable with Molon Lave, Leah Papadopoulos with Mediterranean Cellars and Jason Murray with Arterra celebrate their "Sweet Wine" awards.
Attendees watch as the winners are announced.
Attendees watch as the winners are announced.
Airlie, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2015, dates back to 1899.
Airlie, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2015, dates back to 1899.
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