Thoughts on Virginia Wine in 2016 — Opportunities and Headwinds
Thoughts on the year ahead for the Virginia wine industry.
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What Does Brut Mean? A Simple Guide to Champagne, Sparkling Wine and other bubbly labels.
Tis the season… for bubbles (and reposting this short primer on bubbly labels) For reasons that are not completely clear …
Consider (or, Reconsider) American Merlot
Merlot. Once a go to staple of American wine consumers, the grape fell out of favor when a hapless character …
Summer to Fall Transition Wines Under $20 (for Snooth)
While I am an equal opportunity year round drinker in terms of varieties and wine styles, I do find myself …
Late Summer in Virginia — Heat. Humidity. Bottling. Beaches. And more winemaker moves.
In June I reported on three concurrent winemaker changes at notable central Virginia wineries — Steve Monson moving to CrossKeys Vineyards, Ben …
Four Reasons (to take a Spontaneous, Last Minute Trip) to attend Epicurience 2015 in Leesburg, VA
What are you (and the family) doing this Labor Day weekend? Quite a few of my friends are are opting …
Sharing Virginia Wine on the Road – Pre-WBC15 Dinner in Corning, NY,
In 2011 longtime Virginia residents Jean and Steve Case — better known for their role in helping usher in the …
