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Bob Barkwood Thursday, September 26, 2024

Discovering the Apple Wine and Hard Cider Scene in Virginia

Discover the charm of Virginia's apple wine and hard cider scene with visits to four renowned wineries and cideries. Learn about their unique offerings, stunning orchards, and the regions they call home.

Bob Barkwood Thursday, December 11, 2025

Best Virginia Wines to Gift for the 2025 Holidays

If your holiday list includes people who grin at the pop of a cork, shop the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup medal stand. I’ve pulled the most giftable Gold and Best in Show bottles. Only wines vetted by this year’s judges. Zero...

Olivia Kennedy Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Year in a Virginia Vineyard – Part 6: Early Spring in the Vineyard

Early spring in Virginia vineyards is a season of preparation. Learn how growers repair trellises, nurture soils, and anticipate budbreak as vines awaken for a new growing year.

Olivia Kennedy Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Year in a Virginia Vineyard – Part 2: Summer in the Vineyard

Summer in Virginia vineyards brings canopy management, disease prevention, and veraison. Discover how viticulturists tame vigorous vines in the heat and humidity to shape the future vintage.

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Guides to Wine

How to Aerate Wine (or not) - A Guide to Letting Wine Breathe

When aeration helps, when it hurts, and how to do it without a decanter

Not every bottle needs a dramatic swirl in crystal. Aeration is a tool, not a rule. Here is what oxygen does to wine, how decanting compares, and simple ways to get the benefits at home, with or without special gear.

How to Taste Wine Like a Pro on Your Next Virginia Winery Visit

Knowing when to simply drink wine and when to thoughtfully taste it.

Wine can be pure celebration with friends, or it can be a quiet, focused moment in your glass. This guide explains the difference between drinking and tasting, then walks through a simple five step method you can use at any Virginia winery. Arrive ready to enjoy the day and get more out of every pour.

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