food pairing - Virginia Wine Market

Wine Grapes

The Spanish Invasion. Virginia Albariño Takes Gold in 2025

Albariño has crashed Virginia’s white-wine party in the best way. Clean citrus, seaside snap, and just enough stone fruit to make your heart flutter. Let’s toast the 2025 Governor’s Cup golds proving this Spanish original has a...

Viognier 101. Aroma-driven elegance from Condrieu to Virginia

Viognier is the white that seduces with perfume before a sip ever hits the lips. Apricot, peach, honeysuckle, and a hint of ginger define its signature style. In Virginia, this grape has become a calling card for wineries that favor richly...

Petit Verdot in Virginia: Flavor, History, and Smart Pairings

Petit Verdot is one of Virginia’s quiet powerhouses. This late-ripening Bordeaux grape delivers saturated color, floral aromatics, firm tannin, and structure that make it a favorite for both blending and varietal bottlings in the...

Port-Style in Virginia. History, Makers, and Perfect Moments to Pour

Port began on the steep schist of Portugal's Douro. Today, Virginia winemakers channel that tradition with their own fortified reds and whites. Here is your playful, practical guide to who makes port-style wine in the Commonwealth, how it...

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...

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...

No content

A problem occurred while loading content.

Guides to Wine

The Spanish Invasion. Virginia Albariño Takes Gold in 2025

Search

Wine Grapes

The Spanish Invasion. Virginia Albariño Takes Gold in 2025

Viognier 101. Aroma-driven elegance from Condrieu to Virginia

Petit Verdot in Virginia: Flavor, History, and Smart Pairings

Port-Style in Virginia. History, Makers, and Perfect Moments to Pour

Port. A Treaty, a Technique, and a Tradition

Virginia Late Harvest Wines: Sweet, Balanced, Brilliant

Guides to Wine

The Spanish Invasion. Virginia Albariño Takes Gold in 2025

Albariño Wins Big again in 2025. Here’s What to Drink Now

Follow Us