December in Virginia Wine Country means it is time for mulled wine. Pretty soon you will not be able to walk into a tasting room without enjoying the aromas of cinnamon, cloves and orange peels. It seems that every winery has a favorite wine for mul…
When Notaviva Vineyards announced their Host a Wine Show last year I was intrigued. I have never been a big fan of “wine shows” like the Traveling Vineyard, but this is completely different. I finally got to host one of their shows in July and it was…
“Gun Shy” is the word that appears to be defining the 2012 harvest in Virginia. I have heard that phrase from more than a dozen winemakers and vineyard managers around the state. After the difficult 2011 vintage many wineries are concerned about the…
Summer is almost over and most wineries expect to do booming business over the weekend. If you are looking for a great way to close out the summer you should try the Loudoun Valley Vineyards Lobster Bake on Sunday. Reservations are required, you ca…
After a difficult 2011 and a scary start, 2012 is turning out to have great potential for Virginia Wine. The summer was hot and dry (more on that later) and while there has been some rain late in season it has not been enough to damage the grape crop….
As readers of this blog know the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is considering legislation that would seriously restrict activities in which Farm Wineries are able to engage. The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is planning to vote on the l…
An enjoyable and thorough article and tasting notes from our recent show at the London International Wine Fair. Thank you for the review Mr. James.Photo: The Virginia Wine Stand at the London International Wine Fair 2012WineWriting.com by Richard M Jam…
The results of the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition were announced earlier this week and Virginia Wines scored 19 medals, 3 of which went to Doug and his team at Fabbioli Cellars. The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Compe…
Most likely you haven’t heard that the Fauquier County Council has released a proposed a new Farm Winery Ordinance. They had a public hearing on this legislation June 7th, but have not voted to take action yet. Which means there is still time to diss…
Coinciding with the opening of the London International Wine Fair Decanter has announced the winners of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 and Virginia claimed 11 medals!Surprisingly, this number is down from previous years, but there were also fewe…
Once again, Virginia Wines are taking their place on the world stage at the London International Wine Fair and this year they have a bigger presence than ever before. Virginia Wines are located at Booth Q20 and this year they are featuring representa…
In April I was fortunate enough to have been invited to a unique wine judging event held at Fabbioli Cellars. This was a judging of 2010 Cabernet Francs from across Virginia. 2010 was one of the best Virginia vintages in recent memory, even surpassin…