Bettina Ring, VA Secretary of Agriculture, Accepts an Autographed Copy of the New 3rd Edition of Beyond Jefferson’s Vines

by Richard Leahy | Sep 2, 2020 | News/Announcements, Virginia Wine

Wine author Richard Leahy today presented Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Bettina Ring with a copy of the new third edition (2020) of Beyond Jefferson’s Vines, his definitive book on Virginia wine, first published in 2012 by Sterling. “I’m proud to present a copy of...

Rock Roadhouse Winery, Bath Co.’s First Winery, to Hold Grand Opening September 3-7th

by Richard Leahy | Aug 30, 2020 | News/Announcements, Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Winery Review

Rock Roadhouse Winery, a k a Ch. Donze Vineyards, is Bath County’s first licensed winery, and produces only natural wine. They will hold their Grand Opening next weekend, September 3-7th, and are located at 125 Chateau Donze Ln., Hot Springs, VA  24445. The name...

Winemaker Michael Shaps & Chef Vincent Derquenne of Bizou Create Pop-Up Restaurant

by Richard Leahy | Jun 11, 2020 | Events, News/Announcements

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

by Richard Leahy | Jun 7, 2020 | Events, News/Announcements, Virginia Wine

Beyond Jefferson’s Vines, the definitive guide to Virginia wine from 1619 to the present, has just been re-released in a revised and updated third edition, with a foreword from renowned British wine critic Steven Spurrier. Since the second edition was published...

DuCard To Host 3 Wine Virtual Tasting, Food Pairings Online Mon. 5/11

by Richard Leahy | May 4, 2020 | News/Announcements, Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Winery Visits

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 /...

Pollak Cabernet Sauvingnon ’17 Wins 2020 Monticello Cup, other Medalists Announced

by Richard Leahy | Apr 16, 2020 | Competitions, News/Announcements, Virginia Wine

The Monticello Wine Trail (MWT) held its first virtual Monticello Cup Wine Awards ceremony this evening to celebrate the top wines from the 30th Annual Monticello Cup Wine Competition. The competition took place at the beginning of March this year and winners were...