Shaps’ unusual blend (Tannat 50%, Merlot 33%, and Malbec) shows the wonderful diversity of grapes and high-quality...

 This Cabernet Franc-dominate Bordeaux blend confirms what Thomas Jefferson knew centuries ago: Virginia’s Monticello...

 Cave Ridge Vinyard's Fossil Hill Reserve is a Cabernet Franc-led (60%) Bordeaux blend.  It has warm dark fruit...

 Here is more evidence that the diversity of the Virginia landscape allows that state to produce a wide range of wines, in...

 Here is another winning wine from Virginia’s Monticello AVA.  Surprisingly, Virginia actually ranks among the...

 This Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend was one of the top 12 wines in the recently completed Virginia Governor’s Cup...

 Afton Mountain Vineyards is one of Virginia’s first farm wineries, with original vines planted in the 1970s. ...

 Growing Cabernet Sauvignon in Virginia is a tall order.  The hot, humid, and rainy summers invite a host of issues...

 With this release, Michael Shaps expands upon the Viognier boom in Virginia and makes a really unique and interesting...

 Early Mountain’s dedication to quality wines makes them one of my favorite Virginia producers.  I’ve...

 Virginia is surely among the world’s leading locations for growing Viognier — if not indeed the single best...

 Albariño is a rare sight outside of Spain and Portugal, but Albariño is very up-and-coming in...