Fiano, Vine of the Bees — Another Virginia First from Barboursville Vineyards
A few weeks ago I reported on a cool new chapter in Virginia’s wine story with the release of the …
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Hold The Rosé — Consider These Red Varieties This Summer
Those of us that write about wine tend to be an opinionated and predictable bunch. About this time every year, …
A Cool New Chapter in the Virginia Wine Story — Early Mountain Vineyards’ Pét-Nat
On an unusually mild 70-degree day in March, our local wine group gathered at my home for a tasting of sparkling …
Thoughts on Virginia Wine in 2016 — Opportunities and Headwinds
Thoughts on the year ahead for the Virginia wine industry.
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 …
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 …
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 …
