by Richard Leahy | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Richard Leahy | Mar 8, 2021 | News/Announcements, Uncategorized, Virginia Wine
The twelve top-scoring wines from the 2021 Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup will be revealed via Facebook tomorrow night, Tuesday March 9th, at 7:45 p.m. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Normally the Governor’s Case is announced at a gala tasting event for the...
by Richard Leahy | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized, Virginia Wine
Wine may be more important for us now than ever, not just for its physical pleasures, but for being able to celebrate something that has always transformed our humdrum ordinary lives, whether it’s making a humble weekday dinner so much better, or connecting with...
by Richard Leahy | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
[this story was written by Linda McKee and posted on winebusiness.com, 3/5/20] From left to right, Kevin Hardcastle, Chuck Lawrence and Bob Manley, partners in Hermit Woods Winery of NH, at the Eastern Winery Exposition The Eastern Winery Exposition (EWE), the...
by Richard Leahy | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Announces 2019 Award Recipients The Board of Directors of the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of its Monteith Wine Bowl Trophy, Wine Grape Productivity Tray, and Birchenall Award. ...
by Richard Leahy | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
This Saturday April 6th, Afton Mountain Vineyards will celebrate 10 years of ownership by the Smith family with a full day of events. Open to the public and no fees to attend. A free commemorative glass will be given with all tastings! They are also celebrating 40...
