Richard Leahy is a wine author and wine industry consultant specializing in regional wines east of the Rockies. He has been reporting on the wines of Virginia and other regional wine states since 1986. Richard works with numerous wineries, associations and state agencies, and is the Conference Manager for the largest wine industry trade show on the East Coast, the Eastern Winery Exposition.
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Lewis Ginter Gardens near Richmond to Host “Virginia Wine: 400 Years Young and World-Class” on Thurs. 10/7, 6-7 p.m.10/7d
As part of their educational events on Virginia botany, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens will host a presentation titled "Virginia Wine: 400 Years Old and World-Class", on Thursday, 10/7, from 6-7 pm. The event features this writer presenting the talk on Virginia...
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