A record setting year for the Virginia Governor’s Cup — Congratulations Melanie Natoli and the Cana Vineyards Team
Melanie Natoli, Cana Vineyards, Albemarle Cider Works, and grape diversity are the big winners at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup. …
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Shockoe Wine — New Local Wine Brand Honors Historic Area of Richmond
Ricky Parker, Steve Johnson and Chris Randolph knew they wanted to move into the wine industry. The three Richmond-based entrepreneurs …
SOMM TV Podcast — Talking Virginia Wine with Julia Coney and Matthew Kaner
I recently had the honor of joining my friend Julia Coney on the SOMM TV History of Wine podcast to …
Celebrating October Virginia Wine Month
Today marks the beginning of Virginia wine month. When former Governor Gerald L. Baliles launched October Virginia Wine Month in …
My Latest Column for The Virginian-Pilot — The Williamsburg Winery head leads effort to establish new American Viticultural Area
I’ve been busy with work, family, life (oy, that never a dull moment) and print writing deadlines so I’ve not …
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
Barboursville Paxxito and Lostboy Comeback Kid for the wins! The Barboursville Vineyards team won their fifth Virginia Governor’s Cup for …
Open That Bottle of Virginia Wine Day Special Offers
Now is a great time to buy and drink local wines! Wineries and cideries across the state are offering discounted …
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