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2018 Eastern Winery Exposition Sets New Attendance Record at over 1,000

by Richard Leahy | Mar 14, 2018 | Conferences & Meetings, News

The 2018 Eastern Winery Exposition, the largest trade show and conference for the production wine and grape industries east of the Pacific states, set a new registration record during its three-day event from March 6-8 at over 1,000 attendees, even with some...

The 50th AWS Conference and the Great Inland Northeast Winery Tour

by Richard Leahy | Nov 16, 2017 | Conferences & Meetings, Fruit Wines, Regions & Terroir, Tastings/Evaluations

November 2-4th saw the 50th conference of the American Wine Society in Kalahari Resort of the Poconos, PA. Seminar highlights for me included: Annette Schiller’s presentations on Alsace and Burgundy, accompanied by brilliant wines, as well as Paul Wagner’s fascinating...

Fifth Virginia Wine Summit Sells Out at 220 Attendees

by Richard Leahy | May 22, 2017 | Conferences & Meetings, Virginia Wine

The Fifth Annual Virginia Wine Summit attracted a sold-out crowd of 220 attendees on Tuesday May 16th. Attendance by category was 45% wine trade, 33% wineries, 12% media, seven percent state government officials and three percent misc. friends and volunteers. Media...

Ruth Saunders Named “Grower of the Year” at Annual VA Vineyards Association Meeting

by Richard Leahy | Feb 24, 2017 | Conferences & Meetings, News

Ruth Saunders of Silver Creek Orchards in Nelson County was named “Grower of the Year” at the annual Virginia Vineyards Association meeting at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville on Friday, Feb. 24th. In accepting remarks, Ms. Saunders gave credit to her...

Fifth Eastern Winery Exposition Happens in Lancaster, PA March 8-10

by Richard Leahy | Mar 5, 2016 | Conferences & Meetings

The fifth annual Eastern Winery Exposition will take place at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA Tuesday March 8 – Thursday March 10. With 180 exhibitors and 250 exhibit booths, it is the largest wine and grape production trade show east of...
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