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Casanel in Loudoun Co. Offers Sparkling Norton and Exquisite Red Wines
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...
TasteCamp 2017 In Maryland Shows a Dynamic Industry of High Quality
TasteCamp, an annual "wine camp" event organized by Long Island-based wine writer Lenn Thompson of The Cork Report, is open to the wine media who pay to attend a long weekend in the wine country of a specific region. The eight years old TasteCamp brought 33 attendees...
Fine Virginia Wine in Keg, and Orange Rkatsiteli, both from the Monticello AVA
Wine in Keg | Blenheim Vineyards Wine as we know it is going through a transformation, in packaging as much as in content. Due to the weight, carbon footprint and transportation costs, many wineries are investing in alternative packaging, from PET plastic to Tetrapak...
Author James Gabler to Speak on Jefferson and Wine at Boar’s Head Dinner June 9th
James Gabler Esq., author of Passions: the Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson, will give a talk at a wine pairing dinner at the Boar's Head Inn on Friday, June 9th from 6-9 p.m. titled "Thomas Jefferson, America's First Food and Wine Connoisseur." The evening of...
Frank Britt Dies, New Virginia Wine Book is Born, Current Glen Manor Wines Reviewed
Farewell Frank Frank Britt, Lynchburg businessman and the original publisher of the Virginia Wine Lover, passed away at the age of 67 on May 23rd at Duke University Hospital in his sleep after undergoing surgery for knee replacements. Described by WSET Channel 13 of...
Fifth Virginia Wine Summit Sells Out at 220 Attendees
The Fifth Annual Virginia Wine Summit attracted a sold-out crowd of 220 attendees on Tuesday May 16th. Attendance by category was 45% wine trade, 33% wineries, 12% media, seven percent state government officials and three percent misc. friends and volunteers. Media...