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Phase 3 Re-opening Winery Visits
According to Governor Northam, Virginia has moved into Phase Three of re-opening, which means wineries can welcome visitors again, although social distancing and masking is still required. Not all wineries are following the same model. Some require reservations to...
Tasting Notes on Ankida Ridge’s New Releases
Ankida Ridge Vineyards, the "jewel of Amherst County" (my phrasing) has just released their new 2017 vintage Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and 2016 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. The 2017 vintage was a fine one in Virginia, for both reds and whites. The Ankida Ridge...
Winemaker Michael Shaps & Chef Vincent Derquenne of Bizou Create Pop-Up Restaurant
Winemaker Michael Shaps of Michael Shaps Wineworks (www.michaelshapswines.com) has partnered with longtime friend and chef Vincent Derquenne of Bizou Restaurant (www.bizoudowntown.com) to create a Pop Up on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer at Wineworks...
3rd Edition of Beyond Jefferson’s Vines Published
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Jeffersons-Vines-Evolution-Virginia/dp/0578701146/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=beyond+jefferson%27s+vines&qid=1591567373&s=books&sprefix=beyond+jeff%2Cstripbooks%2C0&sr=1-2 Beyond Jefferson's Vines, the definitive guide to Virginia wine...
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...
DuCard 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...