The rainy spring is encouraging local winemakers who are trying to continue their string of high-quality vintages — even if it does create a little more field work.
Each month, VA Wine of the Month Club and Cellar Reserve member Chris Townsend is going to take us along for the ride as he enjoys his wine deliveries. We start with Rad Red from James River Cellars...
Sometimes in wine, as in life, you are dealt with unexpected pairings. A series of events transformed Friday night’s wine tasting with my fiancée into Sunday night’s tasting with my friend Patrick. I tried not to sound too desperate and weird when I said “I have to drink this wine tonight...I’ll explain later.” Patrick dutifully enough came over, and we decided to get some carry out sushi, watch some TV, and drink this month’s wine.
12 Virginia Wineries Receive Decanter World Wine Awards
The wine list alone tempts patrons with 1,700 labels from venerable producers throughout the world. So why would Chad Ellegood, the restaurant’s wine director, be striding through the dining room clutching a bottle of Barboursville Vineyards 2006 Reserve Viognier from upstart Virginia?