Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month with These Local Wine and Brine Pairings

November 8, 2017

As much as any food, oysters can taste like where they’re from. Water salinity, rain, types of algae, surrounding marsh, …

Virginia Viognier Rebounds in 2015

August 22, 2016

In 1989, Dennis Horton, winemaker and founder of Horton Winery in Gordonsville, north of Charlottesville, planted the first Viognier vines …

January 20, 2016

Thoughts on the year ahead for the Virginia wine industry.

February 23, 2013

By now Virginia wine enthusiasts and industry followers know that Luca Paschina and team Barboursville (on Twitter: @OctagonVA) took possession …

February 9, 2013

Results from the Oregon vs. Virginia Viognier and Cab Franc Tasting Last month I was invited to participate in a …

June 26, 2012

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 78th edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday. And… a virtual tip …

June 20, 2012

Today, Wednesday, June 20, 2012, marks the 78th edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday — the (almost) monthly virtual wine gathering. …