Culture Emma Holman Friday, November 7, 2025 Bold Virginia Reds for Snow Days by the Fire Snow day in Virginia. Perfect. Stoke the fire, grab a throw, and pour one of these five bold local reds that bring heat, spice, and soul to a frosty afternoon.
Culture Emma Holman Friday, October 3, 2025 October Virginia Wine Month: Celebrate the Flavors of the Old Dominion Celebrate October Virginia Wine Month by exploring local wineries, enjoying harvest festivals, and supporting Virginia’s thriving wine industry. Discover the best events and activities in Virginia this October.
Culture Emma Holman Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Virginia Cider Week: Celebrating Tradition, Craft, and Community Discover Virginia Cider Week, a November celebration of the state’s rich cider-making tradition. Enjoy cider tastings, orchard tours, pairing dinners, and workshops, highlighting the best of Virginia’s craft cider industry.
Culture Emma Holman Monday, November 4, 2024 The Enduring Impact of Sideways on the Wine Industry Explore the lasting effects of the film Sideways on the wine industry in this insightful article. Discover how the movie's infamous dismissal of Merlot reshaped consumer preferences and sparked a resurgence of quality-focused production,...
2020 Dorothy's Slippers 2020 Dorothy's Slippers Sparkling Rose, brut, with attitude It’s sparkly. It’s ruby red. It’s fun. Dorothy’s Slippers uses our Norton grapes that are grown, harvested and fermented by DuCard’s wizards for your enchantment. After all, there’s no place like DuCard, there’s no place like DuCard… Read more
2021 XOXO 2021 XOXO Elegant, refined, brut The 2021 XOXO – Hugs and Kisses – is the newest vintage of our sparkling wine. Made from 100% Viognier, this blanc de blanc is the perfect addition to any celebration OR just because -why not?! Read more