by Richard Leahy | Mar 17, 2026 | Competitions, News, Virginia Wine
March 12, 2026 – During the annual Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup Gala at the Main Street Station, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Valley Road Vineyards of Afton had won the 2026 Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup competition with their 2023 Cabernet Franc...
by Richard Leahy | Feb 25, 2026 | Conferences & Meetings, News, Virginia Wine
On February 25th, At the annual Virginia Vineyards Association Technical Meeting at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, the newly-appointed Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier (herself a Valley native) announced that the 2026 “Grower of the...
by Richard Leahy | Feb 13, 2026 | Tastings/Evaluations, Varietals, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week, XXVirginia Wine
In this wretched “winter of our discontent”, it’s vital to know you have enough full-bodied, rich red wines to last you through it. Virginia excels in producing varietal Petit Verdot, which has perfume, ripe black fruits, guts of deep but smooth...
by Richard Leahy | Aug 12, 2025 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Winery Visits, XXVirginia Wine
Most visitors to Virginia wineries welcome learning more about wine than they knew before, and if done right, wine education as a scheduled event at a winery can be fun, educational and open new perspectives for winery customers. It can also increase customer loyalty...
by Richard Leahy | May 22, 2025 | Regions & Terroir, Virginia Wine, XXVirginia Wine
On May 18th, I went to Fox Meadow Vineyards on (aptly-named) Freezeland Road, at over 1,800 ft. elevation near Linden, VA to attend a tasting of neighboring vineyards that grow or source fruit from high-elevation vineyards, and also share proximity to natural...
by Richard Leahy | May 14, 2025 | Events, Regions & Terroir, Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine
Peak Shenandoah Wine Region, a collective of six high-elevation wineries near the town of Linden will hold their showcase event, “Discover Peak Shenandoah” this Sunday May 18, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at Fox Meadow Vineyards & Winery 3310 Freezeland Rd,...
