O’Connor Brewing Co. won a total of four medals in the 2017 Alltech Commonwealth Craft Beer Cup held in Lexington, Ky. on May 20, an annual craft beer competition that…
2016 JB Winemaker Series Petit Manseng received special acclaim as it was given a 90-point rating in the April 2017 issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. It is the highest rating from the…
O’Connor Brewing Co. proudly took home medals from the Tastings World Beer Championship Best IPAs and Pale Ale annual competition this spring. O’Connor Brewing’s Great Dismal Black IPA was awarded a…
Brass Cannon Brewing in Williamsburg released its specially made oyster stout on April 22 to benefit the non-profit James River Association (JRA), dedicated to protecting the James River. The release and…
The Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Delta Foundation (CVBDF) will host a 2nd Annual Sip for Scholarships Fundraiser on Friday, May 19 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Mermaid Winery tasting room in Norfolk.…
Narmada Winery of Amissville, Va. took home a gold medal for Narmada Melange 2014 at the TexSom International Wine Awards in Dallas, Tx., a competition with a judging panel of…
On April 19, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Commonwealth is partnering with Albemarle County and Ragged Branch Distillery by investing $250,000 to open a craft spirits production operation. Through…
Photos by Sweet Caroline Photography On April 20, The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that its third annual Virginia Vine event on April 8 at Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, Va.…
Drink Williamsburg, a new tour company, has opened up to celebrate and share the breweries, distilleries—and even a meadery—around the Colonial Capital. Book a single ticket on the Drink Bus,…
On Feb. 3 Charlottesville-based winegrower Jake Busching began an important new chapter in the Virginia wine narrative with the release of his eponymous wine brand—Jake Busching Wines. Busching moved to…
In 1976, Gianni Zonin, owner of the largest private wine producer in Italy, purchased a historic estate about 20 miles northwest of Charlottesville. The founding of Barboursville Vineyards on this property…
Meet five virginia producers known for making cheese based on place While Chouaf and Adduci have garnered much attention by consistently topping the winners’ board at the national Cheesemonger Invitational,…
An Afternoon With Award-Winning Cheesemonger Sara Adduci Shows The Changing Nature Of The Commonwealth’s Cheese Scene It’s a cold, gray late-January afternoon, and yet, pushing through the glass doors of…
Virginia Continues To Get Tapped For Housing The East Coast Facilities Of Major Breweries—Refreshing News For Our Economy, Communities And Beer Lovers Alike Imagine it: you’re moving across country and…
Biking This Scenic Trail From Abington To Bristol, We Find Everything From Beer And Theater To Spooks And Seafood On a sunny morning in Abingdon, I take off on the…
Delight Your Guests With These Warm-Weather Sips Made With Virginia Liquors Sunshine and life outdoors puts us in the mood for cocktails and quality time with family and friends. We’ve…
Top Places To Design Your Own Two-Wheeled Wine Tasting Trip What if organized tours aren’t your thing? If you’d rather set your own course and agenda, there are plenty of…
Cycle Your Way Through Virginia’s Vineyards With These Wine Tasting Bike Tours Other than sampling a variety of palate-pleasing wines, another big reason to visit vineyards and tasting rooms is…