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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2024 Shenandoah Cup Winner Announced

The Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail, comprised of wineries in the Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), the oldest and largest in the state, presented the Sixth Shenandoah Cup trophy to the top-rated wine submitted in its competition at a Celebration held...

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October Virginia Wine Month is on!

The Virginia Wine Marketing Office has declared October "Virginia Wine Month", and across the Commonwealth wineries are celebrating with special events in addition to their regular hours. For more details, visit https://www.virginiawine.org/virginia-wine-month. Book...

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