Our interview with a winemaker; the perfect cheese plate; last-minute specials for this weekend. Web view First Name Last Name Member Status Find & Reserve ### Silver 10 Gold 50 Platinum 75 ### Your Account » ### Points ### Nights Enjoy great weekend deals at 20% off with eBreaks. As of 07/20/2013 3 questions with Steve Monson: Winemaker, Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison, VA Winemaker Steve Monson arrived in Virginia by way of Missouri and Oregon. Here he shares what makes Virginia a great destination, especially for wine lovers. Q: What makes Virginia a great destination? The wine! There are small operations making incredible wine. The consumer has direct access to the wine growers and can really get a sense of the place where the wine was made. Q: What are some must-see attractions in Virginia? The Blue Ridge Mountains provide endless outdoor activities. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a must see as is James Madison's Montpelier. Q: What's your favorite wine? My favorite wine depends on the situation. I enjoy the diversity of Sauvignon Blanc, especially in hot weather. For reds, Washington is a great wine region with its variety of micro climates. Photo Source: Steve Voss for Early Mountain Vineyards eBreaks.® Getaway for less Save 20% this weekend Search eBreaks Make This The Perfect Cheese Plate What goes great with a glass of wine? Cheese! Try this mix of American-made cheeses paired with meat and fruit. • Firefly Farms Alleghany Chevre • Farmstead Creamy Havarti • Beecher's Handmade Cheddar Cheese • Sarvecchio Parmesan • Rogue River Blue Photo Source: Thinkstock Popular Destinations   Caribbean • Chicago • Hawaii • Hong Kong • Las Vegas • London • Los Angeles • Miami • New York • Orlando • Paris • San Francisco • Shanghai • Washington, DC Unsubscribe Terms of Use Privacy Policy Guest Services Email Preferences To unsubscribe: Select "[insert unsub scripting]" on our unsubscribe page. If you unsubscribe from Marriott promotional email, we will continue to send only transactional messages such as reservation confirmation emails. You can also unsubscribe by writing to: [insert physical address scripting] [insert disclaimer scripting] ©2014 Marriott International, Inc.