by Richard Leahy | Nov 20, 2025 | XXVirginia 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 Seventh Shenandoah Cup trophy to the top-rated wine submitted in its competition at a Celebration held...
by Richard Leahy | Nov 11, 2025 | XXVirginia Wine
From November 6-8th, the American Wine Society held its 53rd annual conference, which this year was held at the Washington Dulles Marriott conference center in Chantilly, VA. Virginia was the sponsor wine region, and vintners from around the state poured their wines...
by Richard Leahy | Nov 5, 2025 | XXVirginia Wine
As the largest industry event east of the Pacific states, EWE is designed to provide Eastern U.S. and Canadian wineries, vineyards and suppliers with an easily accessible, affordable and professional meeting place, trade show and Eastern-focused conference. The 3-day...
by Richard Leahy | Nov 5, 2025 | XXVirginia Wine
The Shenandoah Cup Celebration is Friday, November 14 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns. The Caverns’ long-running Shenandoah Uncorked wine festival will take place at American Celebration on Parade across the street the next day, from 11 am...
by Richard Leahy | Aug 22, 2025 | Regions & Terroir, Tastings/Evaluations, Wine of the Week
Regular readers of this blog know that I am not only a BIG fan of fine, cool-climate Riesling, but of well-cellared Riesling over 10, and ideally at least 14 years old. Twenty-four years ago, I had the privilege of participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary tasting...
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...
