October in Virginia offers a rare combination of the sensory delights that flavor-seekers love. Imagine indulging in a crisp, delicious Viognier as you watch the afternoon sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or enjoying Cabernet Franc and a quiet m...
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History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...
Vidal Blanc has proven to be amongst the versatile varietals in North American viticulture. In Canadian vineyards, th...
History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in Franc...
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
The "Original" Shenandoah Valley ava, located in Virginia (as opposed to the Shenandoah Valley in...
Located in the former Montdomaine winery just 12 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia Winewor...
KARMÈRE VINEYARDS AND WINERY OF SHENANDOAH VALLEY is a result of five generations of farming and ...
Rockbridge Vineyard is the fruition of Shepherd Rouse's dream to make fine wine in his native sta...
"Veritas Winery, a family business owned by Andrew and Patricia Hodson,opened for business in Jun...
The site of Paradise Springs Winery lies on 36 acres nestled in the quiet corner of Clifton, VA o...
Valhalla was conceived as a vineyard and winery to allow us to strive for perfection. Is there an...
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Virginia on Snooth
April 2013
As someone who has never liked sweet wine, this port-style offering was a revelation. I have seen the light! The smoky, cocoa flavors of the Chambourcin grape balance out the brandy sweetness perfectly. If I had to drink one wine for the rest of my life, this would be a strong contender. Read More
April 2013
Light and tangy with hints of cranberry and grapefruit. Great barbecue wine! Read More
April 2013
A classic Sauvignon Blanc. Citrusy with lots of grassy, herbal notes. Read More
April 2013
A very cool wine! 52% Nebbiolo rose, 31% Cab Franc and 17% Petit Manseng -- the red, white and rose all living in harmony. Drinks like an Italian rosato thanks to the structure from the Nebbiolo and Cab Franc, but the Petit Manseng keeps it light and aromatic at the same time. Read More
April 2013
A true Heinz 57 catch-all white blend with several kinds of Muscat, along with Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier -- the name's not just a nod to their Cajun heritage. Off-dry white blend pleasing to the masses. Pairs great with spicy food. Read More
April 2013
One of the most unique wines I've ever tasted! Situated close to the ocean and over a saltwater river (Church Creek), Chatham's Chardonnay actually has a lightly salty flavor to it. Would pair amazingly with fresh seafood. Read More
April 2013
Rich color and high legs. Candied orange is still a bit too sweet for my tastes, but dessert wine lovers rejoice! Read More
April 2013
Deep red color. Medium bodied. Starts off nice and earthy, then settles into some subtle floral/herbal notes -- a bit of lavender, perhaps? Great, long finish. Read More
April 2013
Created in conjunction with a partner vineyard as part of Early Mountain's commitment to social enterprise. Their Merlot combines with a partner's Meritage style blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot for an extremely light, easy drinking red. If you think you can only enjoy whites or light roses, give this a try! Read More
April 2013
100% Petit Manseng -- a rising darling of Virginia. While often sweet, this particular wine is dry with a very high acidity and lots of strong citrus notes. Read More
Jun 28, 2011
Hume Vineyards 2010 Chambourcin - recently did a comparison of the 09 and 10 - both very good, but the 2010 is more complex and fruit forward. Great wine. Hume is producing some of the best wine in Northern Virginia. 2010 Rose is also a nice summertime drink
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Mar 29, 2011
Mark your calendar for the Wine Festival at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia. Enjoy the splendor of spring while tasting Virginia’s best selection of wines at the home of Thomas Jefferson. Saturday, May 14, 2011, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Visit www.monticello.org/winefestival for more information!
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Feb 15, 2011
Or, in order to prevent you from going blind due to my lack of formatting: you can just click over to the main forum to read the original post, in all of its... formatted glory. http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/more-great-news-from-virginia/ixzz1E468C26z/ Apologies, Chip
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Feb 15, 2011
[Repost] Virginia Governor Robert McDonald has been incredibly bullish and aggressive (good things) regarding the future of Virginia wine making and its surrounding agritourism potential for the Commonwealth. This new legislation is just another example of his policy directly promoting the expansion of wine production from the Cardinal's Commo...
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Nov 3, 2010
Ok, since I can no longer send out announcements, I'll leave this message here instead. You can read the entire message (with links to key sources) here on the forums: http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/kluge-going-under/#ixzz14Fnx5mnj The biggest non-surprise to those who know the first thing about Virginia wines has finally made itself appare...
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Oct 5, 2010
I have to see this thing. Here's the link to the first trailer. It is worth a watch for all wine fans and the film itself looks incredibly intriguing. (The image contains the link to the film maker's website, where you can get all kinds of images and background info concerning the film.) "Vintage: The Winemaker's Year" Yea. Note the Vineya...
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Sep 28, 2010
I updated some of the information regarding Pollak Vineyards & Winery, just fyi.
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Sep 3, 2010
I was recently in VA for vacation and a friend brought home some Thibaut-Janisson Blanc de Chardonnay, Virginia Sparkling Wine and it was superb. I was very surprised to be tasting champagne quality wine from Virginia. It finished off nicely and was an excellent refreshing treat for summer. I'll definitely be ordering some Go VA!
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Aug 24, 2010
Cross-posting (at least the link to the original) from the main forums: there's no truth whatsoever that Blenheim's closing its doors. Truth is; they're kicking buckets and have recently completely sold out of their "Painted Red" blend. Here's the link to the original- now with pictures!: Cross-posting (at least the link to the original) from t...
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