Chris Anderson says it is a fact that people often change their wine-drinking habits when summer nears.
The award was given in 1762. The celebration continues this week.
As summer approaches, wine tastes change, evolve if you will, to something lighter, even something with a touch of sweetness.
Jeff Gordon breezed into town last weekend.
It was time for a vertical tasting.
Most of the best wines are complex, with multiple layers of aromas and flavors to keep you interested, to keep you coming back for more.
Something interesting happened when the judging for A Celebration of the Vine festival took place.
A list of wines: Jim Compton of J. Emerson Fine Wines & Cheese on Grove Avenue suggests a few balanced wines that "we are loving right now."
In life, we strive for balance. The same should be true when looking for a wine.
At Ruth's Chris Steak House, the term "house wine" has new meaning.
The other day, a friend asked if I knew of a good, inexpensive red wine.
The attributes of Governor's Cup winner 2009 Hodder Hill Meritage from Glen Manor Vineyards have been well documented — elegant blend with a complexity that one friend said matched up to any California wines he had sampled.
Numerous estimates put the number of grape varieties in the world at about 10,000. One list starts with Abbuotto and ends with Zweigelt.
Kendra Feather was tossed a question. She tossed one right back.
First-timer's luck? Maybe, maybe not, but relatively unknown Glen Manor Vineyards has pulled off a major surprise in the most prestigious wine competition in the state.
The big wineries will be there. So will others trying to create a recognizable name in the hottest agricultural business in the state.
Trump Winery is about to step onto a big stage, the Virginia Wine Expo.
Few pairings seem more natural than sparkling wine and chocolate. But, as with all food and wine pairings, beware.
Virginia wines compete
Super Bowl XLVI is just a week away, and the matchup of New England and New York could lead to a classic game.
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