Guides to Wine

Curious about “putting away” a few bottles to see how they evolve with time? This friendly, instructor-style guide explains what to buy, how to store it well on any budget, and how to compare aged bottles with their youthful twins to decide if cellaring is worth it for you.
 

Virginia winters call for a mug of something fragrant and comforting. This step-by-step method uses Virginia wine, gentle heat, and whole spices, with delicious variations inspired by Horton, Williamsburg Winery, New Kent, and Chrysalis. Cozy, crowd-pleasing, and unmistakably local.

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.