October Virginia Wine Chat with Michael Shaps
I’m a bit behind on writing up my post about this month’s VA Wine Chat which took place on the 15th. The guru wasn’t with […]
Meritage
September 2015 Virginia Wine Chat with North Gate Vineyard
Virginia Wine Chat returns with a trip to Loudon County and North Gate Vineyard.
Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage 2008
Varietal: Â 65% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Malbec; 7% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot; 1% Cabernet Franc Region: Â Alexander Valley – California Cost: Â $55 Winemaker’s Notes: Â The 2008 […]
Thirsty Owl Wine Company Meritage 2010
Varietal: Â 66% Cabernet Franc; 26% Cabernet Sauvignon; 8% Merlot Region: Â Finger Lakes – Lake Cayuga – New York Cost: Â $25 Winemaker’s Notes: Â An American version […]
A Memorial Day Weekend Trip to VA Wine Country
I hope everybody had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend filled with friends, family, cookouts, and good wine. On Saturday my wife and I […]
2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Tasting
It’s Virginia Wine Expo time, and before I attended the 2011 Virginia Wine Expo (thoughts to come later), I had the change to taste the […]