by Richard Leahy | Oct 8, 2020 | News/Announcements
[press release from Glass House Winery, 10/8/20] Founders Jeff and Michelle Sanders have sold Glass House Winery and the Glass House B&B in Free Union, VA, to Jay Smith, who is from Richmond and moving to Free Union. Jay Smith said “I am extremely excited...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 /...
