Albariño is most known for making bright, high-acid white wines in rainy Rías Biaxas in Spain’s...
Vino Dal Bosco, Virginia (United States) 2023
Vino Dal Basco (“Wine from the Woods”) is Gabriele Rausse’s low sulfur label, giving him a place to...
Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison County (Virginia) Cabernet Franc 2022
Located two hours southwest of Washington DC, Early Mountain has been in my top Virginia wine list for the last half...
Stinson Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) Rosé of Tannat 2023
The world of Tannat possibilities is opening wide. There are some great examples – both red and pink –...
Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia (United States) 2020
Premium Virginia wineries are no longer being apologetic about their intentions nor the quality of their wines and what...
Michael Shaps, Monticello (Virginia) Petit Manseng 2021
Petit Manseng may be known for making sweet wines in south-western France, but American winemakers are making more and...
Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) 2019
Barboursville, the first established modern winery in Virginia, remains a — perhaps THE — leading producer in...
Breaux Vineyards, Virginia (United States) Nebbiolo 2019
The wine is appropriately named The Fog since nebbia, from which Nebbiolo takes its name, is Italian for fog. This...
Paradise Springs, Virginia (United States) Petit Manseng 2022
Petit Manseng is not a well-known grape. Although frequently used for making sweet wines in the southwest of France,...
Veritas, Monticello (Virginia) Viognier 2022
I have been consistently impressed with Virginia winemakers that continue to raise the bar with quality wine. ...
Bluestone Vineyard, Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) Petit Verdot 2017
Full disclosure: Petit Verdot ranks near the bottom of my list of varietal wines because they are too often too heavy, too...
October One Vineyard, Virginia (United States) Albariño 2022
Wow! Who knew Albariño could do so well in Virginia? Initial aromatics captivate and predict...