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Lewis Ginter Gardens near Richmond to Host “Virginia Wine: 400 Years Young and World-Class” on Thurs. 10/7, 6-7 p.m.10/7d
As part of their educational events on Virginia botany, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens will host a presentation titled "Virginia Wine: 400 Years Old and World-Class", on Thursday, 10/7, from 6-7 pm. The event features this writer presenting the talk on Virginia...
Early Fall Fresh, Bright, 2020 VA White Wines
Virginia wineries are now releasing their 2020 white wines and rosés. I recommend seeking them out and enjoying them as long as hot summer weather lasts in September into October. I enthusiastically reviewed the early-released 2019 red wines, and some whites, back in...
37th Maryland Wine Festival Will be Sept. 18-19 at Carroll Co. Farm Museum
New Layout and Features This Year The Maryland Wine Festival returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19. While 2021 marks the 37th celebration of this tradition, updates to the event’s programming and layout promise...
Monticello Wine Media Event Draws 15 to Two-Day Immersion in Area Wines
The Monticello Wine Trail Media Event, co-organized by Virginia wine writers Frank Morgan and Nancy Bauer, brought a versatile, curated group of 15 writers to Charlottesville on August 1-2 for an immersion in the wines, winemakers and winery owners of the Monticello...
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery in Afton Makes a Grand Entrance
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, perched on a mountaintop with a million-dollar view at the western extreme of Albemarle County, is the newest vineyard and winery in the Monticello AVA (the grand opening was June 17th). Everything is impressive, from the 360 feet of...
Monticello Wine Trail Names Stephen Barnard New President for 2021-2022
[from a Monticello Wine Trail press release] Charlottesville, VA – The Monticello Wine Trail (MWT) has elected Winemaker Stephen Barnard to serve as president of the association beginning July 1 for the 2021-2022 board cycle. Current President George Hodson commented,...