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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Monticello Wine Trail Tasting Debuts 2021 Whites
Stephen Barnard, Winemaker of Keswick Vineyards and Executive Director of the Monticello Wine Trail On Friday, August 5th, the Monticello Wine Trail showcased the newly released wines of the 2021 vintage, at a group tasting held at Eastwood Farm and Winery south of...
Shenandoah Valley Media Tour Showcases Region’s Wine Diversity and Quality
In the third week of July, some wineries in the Shenandoah Valley, with the help of local and state-level sponsors, organized a 24-hour tour for members of Virginia media, with a focus on travel, Virginia-focused and wine. About a dozen members attended from around...
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