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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DuCard Vineyards Celebrates 10 Years, Releases 2 Commemorative Wines
DuCard Vineyards near Etlan in northern Madison County is celebrating ten years of being open to the public, and 20 as an operating vineyard. An anniversary party was held last Saturday October 3rd at the winery. As part of the festivities, DuCard has released a pair...
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[press release from Glass House Winery, 10/8/20] Founders Jeff and Michelle Sanders have sold Glass House Winery and the Glass House B&B in Free Union, VA, to Jay Smith, who is from Richmond and moving to Free Union. Jay Smith said “I am extremely excited to become...
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