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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Wines of the Week: DuCard (VA) Traminette “Shenandoah” ’19 and Left Foot Charley Pinot Blanc ’18, Old Mission Peninsula, MI
Here in Central Virginia, we've gone from a serious (and damaging) frost last Sunday night, to temps in the upper '80s by the end of the week, so a big transition from drinking reds to whites. The first of these Wines of the Week is DuCard (Madison Co., VA)'s...
read moreDuCard To Host 3 Wine Virtual Tasting, Food Pairings Online Mon. 5/11
Looking for a way to boost your home cooking and wine knowledge? Join DuCard Vineyards for a Virtual Tasting & Food Pairing/Demonstration Event - Monday May 11th, 7pm! Three wines will be featured at the DuCard Virtual Tasting and Food Pairing / Demonstration...
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