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Consider (or, Reconsider) American Merlot

September 21, 2015

Merlot.   Once a go to staple of American wine consumers, the grape fell out of favor when a hapless character …

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Welcome the Newest Member of the Virginia Winemaking Family – Heather Munden, Breaux Vineyards New Winemaker

May 21, 2014

Speculation about who would land the coveted winemaker job at Loudoun County’s Breaux Vineyards ended last Monday with the official …

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This Much I Know – Reflections and Opinions on the State of Virginia Wine Industry, MMXIII (and MMXIV) Edition

January 2, 2014

[Well, so much for the reliability of the WordPress autopost feature.  Just realized this did not post yesterday as scheduled. …

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The Unusual Suspects — Embracing Virginia’s Lesser Known Grapes and Viticulture Diversity

September 10, 2013

Perhaps the only benefit of waking up at 3:30am to catch the 5:00am train northbound for the 9-to-5 hustle is …

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Not So Kid Friendly Wineries, Pink Boa Wearing Bachelorettes, and the Mermaid Winery High Chair Kerfuffle

November 9, 2012

Not So Kid Friendly Wineries, Pink Boa Wearing Bachelorettes, and the Mermaid Winery High Chair Kerfuffle Finally.  It’s done.  The …

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Wine Blogging Wednesday 79 — Merlot for Miles

July 31, 2012

Wine Blogging Wednesday 79 — Merlot for Miles Ok, so much for that auto post on so-and-so-day at thus-and-so time …

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View from the Punt — Part 2 — Perspectives on TasteCamp and a few Lessons Learned

May 15, 2012

View from the Punt — Part II — Winemakers Share Their Perspectives on TasteCamp and a few Lessons Learned As …

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Past Posts – Since 2008

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

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  • Holiday Wine Recommendations from Local Wine Pros (my latest column for The Virginian-Pilot)
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  • 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…
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  • 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

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