by Richard Leahy | Jul 24, 2017 | News/Announcements, Virginia Wine
Ankida Ridge, Early Mountain, Stinson and Veritas Vineyards, a diverse group of top Virginia wineries with a complementary range of fine Virginia wines ranging from pinot noir to petit verdot, formally launched a marketing and branding consortium on Sunday, July 23rd...
by Richard Leahy | Jul 20, 2017 | Tastings/Evaluations, Varietals
Boy, has it been hot as perdition this last week, with no relief in sight, here in the Mid-Atlantic. I didn’t want to cook or otherwise heat up the place tonight, so I bought some fresh Chesapeake oysters and fixed an appropriate salad (mostly red leaf lettuce,...
by Richard Leahy | Jul 18, 2017 | Competitions, Fruit Wines, News/Announcements
The “sibling beverages” to grape wines are fruit wines, mead, cider and fruit brandies, all of which are exploding in growth and popularity. I’ve felt it’s unfair for these special “locavore” fruit-based beverages to be judged...
by Richard Leahy | Jun 28, 2017 | Virginia Wine
John Kent Cooke’s Boxwood Estate Winery in Middleburg, Virginia is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Vintage release beginning July 4th weekend. “The Virginia wine industry has expanded and so have we,” said John Kent Cooke. “When my wife Rita and I planned the...
by Richard Leahy | Jun 22, 2017 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine
Casanel Vineyards and Winery is in the heart of the Loudoun County wine region and the Middleburg AVA, but is nicely tucked away off the beaten path, which is a relief after driving south through winery traffic and past wineries throwing festivals where they stand on...
