Richard Leahy is a wine author and wine industry consultant specializing in regional wines east of the Rockies. He has been reporting on the wines of Virginia and other regional wine states since 1986. Richard works with numerous wineries, associations and state agencies, and is the Conference Manager for the largest wine industry trade show on the East Coast, the Eastern Winery Exposition.
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VA Wine Industry Fundraiser at Hazy Mtn. Vineyard, Sat. 4/25, 6-9pm, to Feature Live and Silent Auction, Hors d’Oeuvres and VA Wine
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