VIRGINIA WINE BLOG

A community of artisans draw out the story in every vintage, crafting wines that embody both Old World grace and southern grit. The history of our wine region will continue to be written in the years to come.

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December 19, 2024

Norton: Virginia Native

Through its evolution, Virginia’s winemaking community has discovered the grape varieties that define the state—producing wines that are elegant, expressive, and unmistakably Virginian. With over 30 varieties planted, including Norton, […]

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November 14, 2019

Here’s How to Celebrate Virginia Cider Week

November 15th marks the first day of Virginia Cider Week, lasting through the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It’s a great time to learn more about the beverage that’s been enjoyed for […]

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October 29, 2019

Love at first site- Crushing on a vineyard and falling in love with a community

A guest post by Sarah Walsh, DipWSET It all started because of a site. The kind of potential in a vineyard that makes the hair on your arms stand up, […]

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October 22, 2019

The Dirt Speaks. We Listen.

A guest post by Matthew W. J. Brown, DipWSET While it is true that every corner of the wine-growing world experiences variation from vintage to vintage, there are few places […]

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October 15, 2019

Virginia’s Emerging Varieties — On the Table

A guest post by Aileen Sevier, DipWSET As the modern era of Virginia wine enters its adolescence, innovative and determined boutique producers have been experimenting to determine and define the […]

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October 8, 2019

Old World Grace and Southern Grit

A guest post by Kasia Tomecka White, DWS You can learn a lot about our wine just by looking at a map. Virginia sits halfway between Europe and California. Our […]

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September 30, 2019

A Guide to Virginia Wine Month

October is Virginia Wine Month. A hint of a chill enlivens the air. The foliage bursts with brilliant color and glasses everywhere are raised to celebrate the harvest. Pick a vineyard […]

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September 19, 2019

Harvest Party: Celebrate Virginia’s Bounty

As autumn falls upon the Commonwealth, it is a breathtaking time to step foot in Virginia’s wine country. With harvest coming to a close, foliage bursts with vibrant hues and […]

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August 6, 2019

Summer 2019: Vineyard Update

Summer is an important time in the vineyard and with a climate that’s known to be mercurial, Virginia’s vineyards can start outlining the story of their vintage right now. What […]

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June 21, 2019

A Guide to Spending Summer in Virginia Wine Country

The official start of summer is here! Virginia Wine is the perfect complement to the warm weather and longer days that await you. Read along to be sure to make […]

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