Guide Emma Holman Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Northern Neck - George Washington Birthplace AVA Explore the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, a region steeped in American history and viticulture. Learn about its unique terroir, soil, climate, and discover five notable wineries. Plus, get the latest vintage reports.
Guide Emma Holman Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Middleburg AVA: A Premier Destination for Virginia Wine Lovers Located in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, the Middleburg Virginia AVA is known for its scenic beauty and premium wines. The region’s rolling hills and well-drained soils are perfect for viticulture. Middleburg is particularly...
Guide Emma Holman Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Benefits of Local Pasture-Raised Beef from Northern Virginia Discover the benefits of pasture-raised beef from Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, highlighting Cottonwood Ranch and Big Whiskey Cattle. Learn how to pair local beef with the best red wines from Capstone Vineyards, Glen Manor Winery,...
Guide Emma Holman Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Shenandoah Valley AVA: A Distinctive Region in Virginia Wine Country Explore the Shenandoah Valley AVA, its unique terroir, soil conditions, and weather. Discover five notable wineries and the last three years of vintage reports in this detailed guide.
What is Cabernet Franc? What is Cabernet Franc? Some of the best examples of Cabernet Franc are from Virginia / Wednesday, March 21, 2018 8716 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