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 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 | May 25, 2017 | News/Announcements, Tastings/Evaluations
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...
by Richard Leahy | May 2, 2017 | Events, News/Announcements
The fifth annual Virginia Wine Summit will take place May 16th at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Seminars feature themes for both producers and trade licensees selling Virginia wine to the public, and speakers have members of...
by Richard Leahy | Mar 3, 2017 | Competitions, News/Announcements, Regions & Terroir
The first Best of New England Wine Competition took place on March 1st. Dozens of entries from all six New England states resulted in 63 medals; four Double Gold, five Gold, 31 Silver and 20 Bronze medals. The competition took place in Charlottesville, VA to...
by Richard Leahy | Feb 24, 2017 | Conferences & Meetings, News/Announcements
Ruth Saunders of Silver Creek Orchards in Nelson County was named “Grower of the Year” at the annual Virginia Vineyards Association meeting at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville on Friday, Feb. 24th. In accepting remarks, Ms. Saunders gave credit to her...
