Another stop on the Coastal Wine Trail in Rhode Island over the Christmas holiday brought us to the newly-renovated tasting room of Newport Vineyards. Originally founded in 1977, this sought-after farming area overlooking the Rhode Island sound provides the perfect micro climate for cool climate...
A few weekends ago while returning from my journey to Bluemont Vineyard, I passed Bogati Bodega & Vineyard on Route 7 in Round Hill and decided to visit. The sister winery to Veramar Vineyards, this Argentinian-inspired boutique winery provides patrons with a tapas menu and live music on the...
During the Christmas rush, my wife and I ventured towards Williamsburg to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Those who know me, know that any trip is an opportunity to visit a winery. One of the newer Virginia wineries that we were able to visit was Saude Creek Vineyards located in...
Cooper Vineyards first opened its doors in 1999, producing a whopping 250 cases of wine. During the last fifteen years, the winery has expanded production to almost 6,000 cases and has increased its property from 36 acres to 150 acres - 15 of which are covered with vines. Approximately half of...
Every fall, my wife and I enjoy heading out to Middleburg to take in the beauty of the historic town, enjoy the country cuisine, view the rolling hillsides of horse country and stop by local wineries. This particular late fall visit brought us upon Greenhill Winery. To those not familiar with...
I hate to say it, but as of late it has been increasingly difficult to bring myself to visit Loudoun County with the sudden explosion of new wineries popping up around the county. The good, established wineries are becoming outnumbered by people that are more interested in opening the newest...
Founded by Zeynep and Bora Baki and their two boys, Hillsborough was a hobby that became a winery when Bora decided to retire to the tranquil hills of Loudoun Valley after 23 years as a successful entrepreneur. Hillsborough consists of 13 acres of vines divided over three plots of land. Planted...
This past weekend, we ventured into wine country for the first time in many weeks. Lately, I'll admit, life has been busy with work and other obligations. After browsing through the list of recently opened wineries, I came across one that had received high praise from some local wine lovers like...
After a few trips to Barrel Oak over the early days of my blog and progression of my palate, it was time for us to take a trip out to test the latest offerings. Sitting high in Delaplane on a hillside in the gorgeous Piedmont countryside, Barrel Oak presents one of the top family and kid...
Word travels fast amongst industry folks when it comes to new, exciting Virginia wineries, and Winery 32 is among the newest that have opened in 2014. The winery is located in Loudoun County - just past Fabbioli Cellars and just before Lost Creek, Hiddenbrook, and Tarara on Limestone School...
After a five year search for the perfect terroir and an incredible view, Bernd and Kristi Jung started Chester Gap Cellars in 2000. Bernd, a former Olympic water skier from Germany, began to plot out his land to provide what turned out to be the perfect conditions for growing some of the best...
The Delmare family moved from California in the late 1990s with the hope of raising their family in a farming environment. The matriarch, Marialisa Delmare, has a family background rich in farming history with over 100 years of experience and a very successful fruit packing business. Their...