If you think wine season is all about crisp fall days and pumpkin-spiced everything, think again! Late summer is when Virginia's wine country quietly gets to work, and it might just be the best-kept secret in the DMV. Right now, out in Loudoun and the rest of Virginia's rolling hills, vineyards are deep in véraison — that magical moment when grapes switch from hard and green to soft, sweet, and full of color. It's the calm before the harvest storm, and it's honestly one of th

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Wine, the nectar of the gods, has a rich history spanning thousands of years. And over time, it has divided into two categories: Old...

If you're someone who loves a good glass of vino, or just wants to impress guests with your knowledge of the grape, then having a private...

Cinsault! Though it’s coming in fits and starts, Fall is mercifully on the way. That’s right, time to put away the floaties and hard...

I am going to go as far as calling present day the "golden age" of wine. At least from a consumer's perspective. We can go to a local...

A common question I'm asked by friends and clients is about wine storage and how best to protect their wine investments. Specifically,...

I'm part of a few "foodie" & wine Facebook groups. Last week, a member of one of these groups asked why some wineries use traditional...

Bachelors Justin Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - $15 This is your inspiring Freshman excited to be away from home for the first...

I am blessed to be living in Northern Virginia where it almost seems every week there is a new winery or brewery popping up around every...