by Richard Leahy | Jun 24, 2026 | Events, Virginia Wine
As part of Pollak Vineyards’ “America 250 Series”, Pollak Vineyards will hold “An Evening with Richard Leahy,” author of the Beyond Jefferson’s Vines: the Evolution of Quality Wine in Virginia, the definitive book on Virginia wine,...
by Richard Leahy | Jun 1, 2026 | Competitions, Events, News, Virginia Wine, XXVirginia Wine
The Monticello Wine Trail has officially announced the 2026 Monticello Cup Gold Medal Winners, recognizing excellence in winemaking across the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) and celebrating the depth, diversity, and continued momentum of Virginia wine....
by Richard Leahy | May 30, 2026 | Tastings/Evaluations, Wine of the Week, XXVirginia Wine
Since I got a Coravin, a wonderful tool that extracts wine from a bottle through the cork and displaces the wine with inert argon gas, I’ve enjoyed sampling wines without having to either open or empty the bottle—I can “have my wine and drink it, too.” Recently during...
by Richard Leahy | May 23, 2026 | News, Virginia Wine, XXVirginia Wine
The Monticello Wine Trail has appointed Tracey Love as its first Executive Director, marking a new chapter for the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) as it builds on its national momentum. The region was named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year...
by Richard Leahy | May 17, 2026 | Events, News, XXVirginia Wine
Monticello Wine Week, sponsored by the Monticello Wine Trail, will take place June 22–28, 2026, across Charlottesville and the surrounding Central Virginia region. This annual celebration highlights the depth, quality, and collaborative spirit of the Monticello...
by Richard Leahy | May 4, 2026 | News, XXVirginia Wine
Acclaimed Head Winemaker Emily Hodson will continue to lead the cellar as partner in the new ownership team. Veritas Vineyards, photo by Xiaoqi-Li Photography AFTON, VIRGINIA — May 4, 2026 —Veritas Vineyards & Winery, one of Virginia’s most well-known and...
