Grapes Bob Barkwood Saturday, September 15, 2018 Organic Wineries in Virginia In regions like Virginia, more and more vineyards are becoming conscious of organic wines. Wineries are carefully fine-tuned and improved to reduce the use of synthetic chemicals. This is why the percentage of organic wines from Virginia has...
Grapes Dale Clemence Monday, November 3, 2025 Port. A Treaty, a Technique, and a Tradition Port was born of necessity and refined by trade. This article traces Port’s origins in early 18th-century geopolitics, unpacks how fortified wine is made, clarifies the classic styles, and spotlights Philip Carter Winery’s Port-style...
Grapes Emma Holman Thursday, October 30, 2025 Virginia Late Harvest Wines: Sweet, Balanced, Brilliant Discover the sweeter side of Virginia wine country with a deep dive into late harvest bottles—lush, golden pours that balance honeyed richness with bright acidity. Learn how these wines are made, what they taste like, and why...
Grapes Emma Holman Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Everything you need to know about Meritage Explore the origins and history of Meritage wine, learn about its differences from Bordeaux, discover what red Meritage is made from, and find out the best U.S. regions and food pairings for enjoying this classic American blend.
What is Cabernet Franc? What is Cabernet Franc? Some of the best examples of Cabernet Franc are from Virginia / Wednesday, March 21, 2018 12020 Article rating: 4.4 Cabernet Franc is a red wine, made from a grape of the same name. Aside from being a unique and delicious grape in its own right, it’s claim to fame is as that it is a parent of the much more well-known grape Cabernet Sauvignon. Apparently a happy accidental crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in a French vineyard sometime in the 1700’s resulted in the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon. Interesting right? Read more