The 2019 Virginia Governor’s Cup — Petit Manseng and the Legacy of Dennis Horton
At an emotional ceremony this evening at the historic Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam presented the …
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What Does Brut Mean? A Simple Guide to Champagne, Sparkling Wine and other bubbly labels.
‘First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.’ ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald …
A few more Virginia Oyster and Wine Pairings
[In my latest column for The Virginian-Pilot online/VA Growler Magazine (print and online versions), I share several of my favorite …
30th Virginia Wine Month Kick-Off with Virginia Wine Chat
This month marks the 30th year of Virginia Wine Month—the oldest wine month in the U.S.—the annual month-long celebration of …
Rain. Humidity. Rain. Humidity. More rain, winemaker moves, and a 400th anniversary commemorative wine.
Rain. Humidity. Rain. Humidity. More rain, winemaker moves, and a commemorative wine among the many happenings in the Virginia wine …
Remembering Virginia Wine Pioneer Dennis Horton
Dennis Horton, founder of Horton Vineyards, died yesterday, June 19, 2018, at his home in Madison County, Virginia. Dennis was …
Celler Capçanes — Kosher, Organic and Soil-Designate Wines
Continuing the series exploring the diverse soils, topography, microclimates and wines of the DO Montsant in the village of Capçanes. (Part …
