Fiano, Vine of the Bees — Another Virginia First from Barboursville Vineyards

July 2, 2016

A few weeks ago I reported on a cool new chapter in Virginia’s wine story with the release of the …

Exploring Virginia’s Viticulture History — Post-Jefferson, Pre-Furnace, Zonin, and Rausse : Monticello Wine Company (1873 – 1916), (2013 – Present)

September 11, 2014

‘The cultivation of the grape has assumed considerable importance in Virginia within the last few years, the fresh fruit being …

April 19, 2012

Coming to an Interstate Near You… New Road Signs Promoting Virginia Wine Today I had the pleasure of participating in …

September 13, 2011

The Wine Shield Trials Like most wine bloggers, I regularly receive offers of wine samples, books, wine trinkets, stemware, different …

January 30, 2011

WBC 11 Resources – Charlottesville, VA – A Primer This post is a follow up to Part I – WBC11 …

October 20, 2010

Virginia Wineries – What are your social media expectations, really? Back in March I wrote an article entitled ‘Social Media: …

September 18, 2010

Day 1 – Thomas Jefferson, A Primer Day 2 – The First Wine of Record, Claret Day 3 – Jefferson and Madeira Day …