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SOMM TV Podcast — Talking Virginia Wine with Julia Coney and Matthew Kaner

December 18, 2021

I recently had the honor of joining my friend Julia Coney on the SOMM TV History of Wine podcast to …

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Celebrating October Virginia Wine Month

October 1, 2021

Today marks the beginning of Virginia wine month. When former Governor Gerald L. Baliles launched October Virginia Wine Month in …

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My Latest Column for The Virginian-Pilot — The Williamsburg Winery head leads effort to establish new American Viticultural Area

September 7, 2021

I’ve been busy with work, family, life (oy, that never a dull moment) and print writing deadlines so I’ve not …

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Barboursville wins record fifth Virginia Governor’s Cup, Lostboy Comeback Kid takes Best of Show Cider, and Virginia’s Viticulture Diversity Shines at 39th Governor’s Cup

March 9, 2021

Barboursville Paxxito and Lostboy Comeback Kid for the wins! The Barboursville Vineyards team won their fifth Virginia Governor’s Cup for …

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Open That Bottle of Virginia Wine Day Special Offers

February 2, 2021

Now is a great time to buy and drink local wines! Wineries and cideries across the state are offering discounted …

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Please join us for the 2nd Annual Open That Bottle of Virginia Wine Day

January 22, 2021

Please join us for the second annual ‘Open That Bottle of Virginia Wine’ on Saturday, March 27. Regular readers may …

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Virginia Wine 2021 — Opportunities and Headwinds

January 10, 2021

You’re on mute. Social distancing. Wear a mask. Pivot. Doomscrolling. Words and phrases added to our lexicon in the year …

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Sunday Morning Reading

  • 30 Days of Thomas Jefferson on Wine – Day 17
  • 30 Days of Thomas Jefferson on Wine – Day 30
  • Consider (or, Reconsider) American Merlot
  • Dispatches from Nahe, Germany
  • Is Virginia Wine Overpriced?
  • Merroir-Terroir on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
  • Montsant (Spain) Rising — A Young Appellation With A Deep History
  • Petit Verdot Rising
  • Place Matters — Revisiting Ankida Ridge, Virginia’s Newest Vineyard
  • Viognier – Virginia's Signature Grape
  • What Does BRUT Mean?

Recent Posts

  • Summer is a Great Time to Wine and Brine
  • 2nd Round of Open Virginia Wine Special Offers from Wineries
  • A Big Night for the Monticello Wine Trail — 2022 Monticello Cup Wine Competition Winner is…
  • #OpenVAWine Day – First Round of Local Wine Specials
  • Save The Date — 3rd Annual Open Virginia Wine Day, May 14
  • A record setting year for the Virginia Governor’s Cup — Congratulations Melanie Natoli and the Cana Vineyards Team
  • Shockoe Wine — New Local Wine Brand Honors Historic Area of Richmond
  • SOMM TV Podcast — Talking Virginia Wine with Julia Coney and Matthew Kaner
  • Celebrating October Virginia Wine Month
  • My Latest Column for The Virginian-Pilot — The Williamsburg Winery head leads effort to establish new American Viticultural Area

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