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A Taste of Virginia Wine Country
Monique Soltani - http://www.wineoh.tv
Nov 20, 2018
In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought it would be fitting to pay tribute to one of the nation’s most historic wine regions. Virginia Wine Country is rich with American history and filled with unique wines that stand the test of time.
You could easily make the argument that Virginia Wine is the most American wine in the world. Don’t believe me? Read on!
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Virginia is for Wine Lovers: A Mix of History, Diversity and Great Wine
Melanie Ofenloch - www.dallaswinechick.com
Nov 19, 2018
This October, I had the opportunity to attend the Virginia Wine Harvest Party, which was a two-day whirlwind media tour that was held in conjunction with Virginia Wine Month, the longest running state wine month. As I mentioned before, it had been 7 years since I visited the region. I had heard some great buzz lately about the Commonwealth and was excited to get back and see for myself what was happening.
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Stock Your Cellar—Sommeliers Recommend the Best Wines to Drink at Thanksgiving
Gabrielle Savoie - https://www.mydomaine.com
Oct 06, 2018
Around the holidays, your weekly shopping list can take a life of its own. Between gifts for family and friends, decorations, and lengthy ingredients lists to tackle your latest Thanksgiving recipe, it's easy to let things fall to the wayside. But here's one way to cross one thing off your list before the holiday rush: ordering holiday wine online ahead of time. The question remains: what kind of wine? This can be a tricky question, especially if you haven't already figured out your Thanksgiving menu yet.
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Beyond Napa: 7 Emerging American Wine Regions to Visit Now
Todd Plummer - https://www.vogue.com
Sep 29, 2018
History buffs and oenophiles alike can do double duty at this southern AVA where colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War-era histories intersect with unique viticulture.
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Defining Virginia’s Signature Wine Style
Courtney Schiessl - http://daily.sevenfifty.com
Sep 25, 2018
Local winemakers and somms discuss the grapes and styles that could come to exemplify the state’s wines
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The Two Unsung Grapes Putting Virginia Wine on the Map
Carrie Dykes - https://www.winemag.com
Sep 20, 2018
Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot may not be household names yet, but a group of Virginia winemakers are looking to change that.
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Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country
Carrie Dykes - https://www.winemag.com
Jul 12, 2018
There's more to Virginia wine country than just the vineyards. We'll guide you through the best offbeat adventures, like the oldest edible ham, "skywalking" pygmy goats and more.
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One of the best rosés in Virginia can be found at this Loudoun County winery
Trevor Baratko - https://www.loudountimes.com
Jun 28, 2018
Pink wine continues to crush it at wineries, restaurants and retail shops across the country, and one of Virginia's best rosés can be found at Maggie Malick's Wine Caves in northwestern Loudoun, according to judges for the Virginia State Fair Wine Competition.
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The man who turned underdog grapes into Virginia’s star wines
Dave McIntyre - https://www.washingtonpost.com/
Jun 22, 2018
Virginia’s wine community is celebrating the life and achievements of one of its giants, Dennis Horton, the maverick vintner who defied conventional wisdom by planting grapes few people had heard of, and in so doing convinced many skeptical oenophiles that Virginia could make great wine.
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In Memoriam: Dennis Horton, East Coast Wine Pioneer
Lenn Thompson - http://thecorkreport.us/
Jun 21, 2018
Dennis Horton, who founded Horton Vineyards in the 1980s, died earlier this week. Dennis and his wife, Sharon, were pioneers and entrepreneurs in the Virginia wine industry and Dennis’s contributions to our industry are many, though he’s perhaps best known as the first to plant viognier in Virginia.