A Visit with Kirsty Harmon
A second stop on the same day, and we got to taste, talk and tour with Blenheim’s winemaker Kirst Harmon. What a great afternoon! Continue reading A Visit with Kirsty Harmon
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A Visit with Corry Craighill
We got to spend some time talking with Corry about her winemaking, the estate vineyard at Septenary, and sampled some of her first reds for the winery. Continue reading A Visit with Corry Craighill
Mount Alto Vineyards – New Wines and 2026 Vine Check-in
A check-in at Mount Alto on some vintages I haven’t tasted and some vintages I haven’t tasted in a while. They’re all still incredible and you will want to get this stuff now. Small batch means limited quantities people – don’t sleep on this! Continue reading Mount Alto Vineyards – New Wines and 2026 Vine Check-in
Wine in Real Life: Barboursville Goodlow Nebbiolo, 2015 Vermentino and Luca’s Choice Flight
A Nebbiolo preview, an aged white wine, and the superstar 50th Anniverary Octagon, all during lunch. All my days should be like this. Continue reading Wine in Real Life: Barboursville Goodlow Nebbiolo, 2015 Vermentino and Luca’s Choice Flight
Of Mountainsides and Microclimates
Some thoughts on the several years of drought weather and where we find ourselves now in the earliest harvest on record – around the world! Continue reading Of Mountainsides and Microclimates
New Kid on the Block: Noer Vineyards
Noer vineyards is now open to the public and selling some amazing stuff. If you see them at your grocery store, grab them and check them out, or make a plan to visit! Continue reading New Kid on the Block: Noer Vineyards
Pollak Library Tasting
A recap of the Somm Session at Pollak on August 9th – a walk through some incredible library wines. Continue reading Pollak Library Tasting
Arterra’s 2023 Vintage: Why The 2023 Virginia Vintage Matters
Longtime readers know Arterra is one of my favorite Virginia wineries. I’ve been drinking Jason Murray’s wines for nearly 20 … Continue reading Arterra’s 2023 Vintage: Why The 2023 Virginia Vintage Matters
When Time Isn’t Real: Virginia Wines for That Weird Week Between the Holidays
Holiday times are magical, and time flows differently at the end of the year. What did you sip and savor during the holidays? Continue reading When Time Isn’t Real: Virginia Wines for That Weird Week Between the Holidays
2025 Wine Blog in Rewind
2025 brought out some tremendous wines, and in my humble opinion, some really great winery visits, experiences, and posts on this blog. Here are my thoughts on a few of the very best things that happened this year on your favorite silly wine blog… Continue reading 2025 Wine Blog in Rewind
