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Wines of the Week: Two New Releases from Ankida Ridge Vineyards

by Richard Leahy | May 6, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

This week, Ankida Ridge Vineyards, the vinuous “jewel of Amherst County”, released two new wines, jointly included here as Wines of the Week; a Vinho Verde-style Chardonnay (called “Verday”), and a five-year-old solera-aged white port...

Wisdom Oak Wins 2022 Monticello Cup With its “Nineteen” Meritage Blend

by Richard Leahy | Apr 26, 2022 | Competitions, Regions & Terroir, Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine

The top honor for the wineries of the Monticello AVA, the Monticello Cup, was revealed by competition organizer Frank Morgan at 7:20 on April 26th, to be the “Nineteen” Meritage blend by Wisdom Oak Winery, owned by Jason and Laura Lavellee. The Nineteen...

Wine of the Week: Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Estate Reserve, Monticello

by Richard Leahy | Apr 13, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine

The 2010 vintage was very good overall, especially for late-ripening varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. A rare varietal label in the Monticello AVA, Keswick Vineyards has consistently made some of the best varietal Cab. Sauvs in Virginia. When you have an estate...

2022 Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup Won by Cana Vineyards’ 2019 Unité Reserve

by Richard Leahy | Mar 29, 2022 | Competitions, News/Announcements, Virginia Wine

March 24, Richmond, VA (from the official press release by the Virginia Wine Marketing Office) – During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup® to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg...

Wine of the Week: Bozzo Family Chardonnay (“Eileen”) 2019

by Richard Leahy | Feb 23, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

The small Bozzo Family Vineyards on Rt. 9 in northern Loudoun County made an impressive debut on the Virginia wine scene when their 2016 “Second Act” (Meritage-style blend) won a gold medal with their first release. Since then, I’ve kept my eye on...

Wine of the Week: Afton Mtn. “Tradition” (Meritage-style blend) 2017

by Richard Leahy | Feb 13, 2022 | Virginia Wine

If you’re looking for a “wine for a winter’s night” (and these days, who isn’t?), when you’re grilling filet mignon or other steak to go with it, I have to recommend Afton Mountain’s “Tradition” 2017, a...
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