Well-Done Whites and Historic Charm in Staunton’s Wharf District One of my favorite things to do when visiting Staunton is strolling through the Wharf Area Historic District, a quaint section…
If orange wine sounds like the latest in the Boone’s Farm fruit-flavored lineup of apple, mango and melon, you may be delighted to learn that that is not the case…
Highway lights and the roaring railroad illuminated Richmond’s Main Street Station for the 36th annual Virginia Governor’s Cup. This yearly event hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association celebrates the greatest…
Now through March 31, Maggie Malick Wine Caves invites wine enthusiasts to embark on its newest Harpers Ferry Road Wineries & Brewery Passport Tour. The Northern Virginia tour includes stops…
Casanel Vineyards & Winery’s 2016 Estate Carménère was awarded “Best of Class” in 2019 at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the nation’s largest wine competition where over 6,800 wines…
It’s the Darling Grape of Virginia, and Many Would Agree This Elegant Red is Giving Us Identity as a Wine Region In 1990, Virginia wine pioneer, the late Dennis Horton,…
Nothing beats a glass of red wine, especially a cherry-colored pour of Chambourcin. The French-American hybrid flourishes in many Virginia wine counties and is widely celebrated for its subdued tannins…
Midway along Route 13 at the northern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel lie the expansive farmlands and sparkling watersheds of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The humble thoroughfare is dotted…
The distinguished family of Virginia wines at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards recently added a two-year-old red blend to its robust lineage. Easton Blue 2016 is Pippin Hill’s newest label…
Ankida Ridge, widely known as Virginia’s “Little Burgundy” for its distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, released its first sparkling wine this year, an elegant vintage Blanc de Blanc. The 2015…
The Popularity of Rosé is Rising, and Virginia Wineries are Ready for Consumers to Drink Pink with the 2017 Vintage “A wonderful vintage all around.” This is how noted winegrower…
Celebrating the Winning Vintages in Our 11th Annual Wine Classic Awards A spring day tasting some of the best wines Virginia has to offer is always well spent. We look…
Summer is in full swing at Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm. From May through October, the vineyards are the ideal Earlysville venue for family-friendly events, live music, delicious fare and…
Recognized as the “Most Family Friendly Winery in the World” by Wine Enthusiast in 2012, Delaplane’s Barrel Oak Winery is now celebrating 10 years of exceptional service and award winning…
Situated among the spacious plains of Clarksville is a humble farm winery owned by Powell Family sisters Beth Graham, Susan Coates and Kay Candelora. The three siblings founded Three Sisters…
Williamsburg Winery recently introduced a limited release Arneis to its line of crisp, spring whites. The 2017 Arneis is the first varietal of its kind to be bottled on the…
Somerset’s The Market at Grelen is kicking off spring with the return of its annual Root Cellar Bottle Club. The exclusive club allows members to take home specially curated selections…
With a range of soils, microclimates and more than 65 grape varieties cultivated for wine, Virginia is rich with viticulture diversity. While Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are the…