#78 Want the Best Wine in Norfolk? Meet the Veteran Who Makes It! FT Jason Witt | Waters Edge Winery | Norfolk Virginia

After serving in the US NAVY and working with folks like MAVERICK from TOP GUN! Jason turned his passion for wine into a thriving business that’s become a cornerstone of Norfolk’s community. We explore how he’s transformed the local wine scene, creating a space where friends, family, and newcomers can connect over exceptional wine and food.  BONUS: (If you’re reading this after September 28, 2024 YOU R 2 LATE)  Get an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated Portsmouth Winefest, where Waters Edge Winery is set to shine. If you want to know where to find the best wine in Norfolk, look no further—Jason Witt is the man behind the magic. 0:00 Introduction 0:51 The FULL Norfolk Navy Experience 3:10 Birth of Waters Edge Winery 4:20 Military vs. Civilian Life 6:45 Why a winery?  10:10 Where does the wine come from?  11:30 Redefining what makes a craft Brewery/Winery 13:30 How the wine is made 15:30 Wine Tasting and bottling experiences 17:30 Impact on the Norfolk Neighborhood 18:30 Wine Member ONLY deals 19:35 The RIGHT way to drink wine 20:20 Onsite Banquet Hall and Event Space 21:50 Portsmouth Winefest 2024 23:50 Bathing in wine (literally) 21:45 Future of the Winery Website: https://wewnorfolk.com/  Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/watersedgewinery_norfolk  ​​Next to Our House (instrumental) By Josef Bel Habib Music by: Epidemic Sounds Who should we interview next? Support the show Discover Virginia Beach Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206204  Discover Virginia Beach Fb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/discovervirginiabeach