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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Wine of the Week: Upper Shirley Tannat 2015

This is probably the most elegant, Meritage-style varietal Tannat from anywhere that I've had. It won a gold medal in the 2018 Governor's Cup and a silver in the 2017 event. Post-fermentation, the wine underwent extended maceration (on the skins) for 17 months, half...

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Thurs. December 9th: Author book signing of Beyond Jefferson’s Vines, 3rd edition, at Barren Ridge Vineyards, Fishersville.

Sat. December 11th: Author book signing of Beyond Jefferson’s Vines, 3rd edition, at Ankida Ridge cottage in Charlottesville, 214 Ridge St., 1:00-3:00 p.m.

 

 

 
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