Photo courtesy of Virginia Wine By Julianne Winkler Smith As the fog lifts over the rolling hills and the rising sun steadily illuminates row by row of grapevines, there’s a…
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, spirits are high among Virginia distillers and imbibers of local craft spirits alike, as the Virginia Distillers Association (VDA) prepares to launch the fifth annual month-long…
Hazy Like A Fox IPA quickly became a mainstay on New Realm’s brewery tap list and a best-seller in both of their breweries and in the retailers in both Georgia…
Devils Backbone Distilling Co. has been presented with a trio of 2020 SIP Awards for two of its spirits, Virginia Pine Gin and Orange Smash. Virginia Pine Gin (80 proof),…
“The Inn at Little Washington: A Delicious New Documentary,” which takes viewers inside the fascinating world of Chef Patrick O’Connell, aired Tuesday, March 10 on PBS. From Emmy and Peabody…
The Williamsburg Winery announced that a volunteer review committee selected Maureen Mains as the winner of its first military spouses giveaway at the Winery. Mains was among 66 people nominated…
The Williamsburg Winery is expanding with more than 8 acres of new vineyards planted on its 300-acre farm, Wessex Hundred. The new vineyards will bring the total acreage of grapes…
The Williamsburg Winery was awarded gold medals for their 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve and 2017 Barrel-Aged Virginia Claret at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of North…
The long-running “Virginia is for Lovers” marketing campaign just got a little more flavorful. In early October, the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) partnered with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) to launch “Virginia is…
Cider Week Virginia returns Nov. 15–24 for a week-long celebration of the Commonwealth’s cider with 16 cideries participating this year. Cider lovers can expect to enjoy events at participating cideries…
Farm-to-table fans, mark your calendars for the second annual Meet at the Table dinner on Oct. 19 at the Chatham Flower Farm in Painter. Once again Kat Meyer, artist, and…
Honoring Virginia’s legacy as the birthplace of bourbon, distillers will return to compete in the second annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational on Nov. 2 on the great lawn of the prohibition-era…
Legend Brewing Co. is now showing English Premier League weekend soccer games at both the Richmond and Portsmouth locations in addition to select sporting events as a part of the…
The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery recently released their new Caiseal Beer and Spirits Co. Bourbon Whiskey aged for 13 months in charred American oak barrels with smooth flavors of toasted…
Casanel Vineyards and Winery in Leesburg was recently awarded a Gold medal and Best of Class for their 2016 Estate Petit Verdot in the Petit Verdot Category at the 2019…
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery announced that the company is brewing a partnership with chef Joe Sparatta that involves opening a restaurant at the brewery’s West Creek location. “Since opening last…
Raising a Glass to the Top Virginia Vinos Awarded in Our Annual Wine Competition The Virginia wine industry continues to thrive, now with 312 wineries—and thousands of vinos—coming from the…
In its third season, the Taste of the Blue Ridge Root to Table culinary series features top chefs and guest chefs from Virginia and West Virginia. Each event has a minimum…