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High time

At the end of May, as Virginia businesses moved into Phase One of reopening, 12 Ridges Vineyard started welcoming...

Pressing on

For many, COVID-19 has made it feel as if time is standing still. For local wineries, however, the early- April...

Winery spotlight

Back when I had a side hustle as a winery tour driver, customers sometimes asked me to choose our next place to visit...

Take your pick

Ready to pick some grapes? Awesome. But before you tap the date into your iCalendar, there’s something those feisty,...

The natural

One morning last April, Afton Mountain Vineyards winemaker Damien Blanchon stood under a canopy in the rain, his...

Yes. Oui. Can! King Family...

Sommeliers may take offense, but canned wine is a booming business. In January, Crozet’s King Family Vineyards popped...

But baby it’s cold outside

In case you need one more excuse to avoid going out in the frigid weather, Wegmans is now offering beer and wine...

Lucky seven

By Robert Harlee How does one create a successful winery? Make delicious wines, promise an engaging customer...