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,...
by Richard Leahy | Jan 12, 2025 | Virginia Wine
Gray Ghost Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2014: a wine for a winter’s night I’ve been ransacking my cellar for weeks now, trying to get the biggest, gutsiest red wines I can find, going through Spanish, Rhone, and California Zinfandels. In Virginia...
by Richard Leahy | Jan 3, 2025 | Regions & Terroir, Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, XXVirginia Wine
**+ Stinson Vineyards Mourvedre 2023: Winemaker Rachel Stinson used a lot of whole cluster fruit (stem inclusion) in this fermentation, resulting in a lighter, fruitier varietal style, that still has a smokiness to it. Palate: fine acidity, lightly fruity, a late...
by Richard Leahy | Nov 10, 2024 | Virginia Wine
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...
