Virginia Mountain Vineyards
Virginia Mountain Vineyards is located in the town of Fincastle, Virginia which was founded in 1772 and is the county seat in the historical County of Botetourt. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Botetourt County was the third largest county in the United States and was comprised of portions of West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as Virginia. Today, Botetourt County is a great tourist destination for hiking, camping, river rafting, other outdoor sports, and fans of great American history.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
