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A Day in The Life
I moved from New Orleans to Washington DC in 1992 to finish my masters’ degree in education, but I needed a roommate to help fray the cost of rent. Even back then, it was rather expensive to live here, especially on a grad student’s budget. A friend introduced to me to Armin, who was also...
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Virginia Wine Time Wins Birchenall Award for 2026
I am thrilled to announce that Virginia Wine Time won the Birchenall Award for 2026. The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association (ASWA) gives the award to “members of the wine media for promoting knowledge of the East Coast Wine Industry.” Here is the press release issued on June 29 by ASWA president, Grant Crandall: Warren Richard...
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On a Quest for Gold
After recently tasting Virginia wines comprising the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case, I have decided to dedicate time to acquiring these and other medal winners at the 2026 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. Helping me in this effort are tasting passes available at virginiawine.org. The Gold Medal Wine Trail, in particular, allows users “access to winning...
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12+3=15
Here I am practicing my arithmetic, again. In the past two weeks, I’ve tasted through the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition Case Winners (12), and I served Virginia wine with three courses at a diner party I hosted for friends (3). So yes, that adds up to 15, proving there are numerous ways to...
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It is well known by now that Virginia vineyards suffered significant losses due to a freeze on April 21. This is truly heartbreaking and gives testimony to the struggles of farming. Early bud break in the vineyard is always risky since a frost or freeze can kill primary buds, the main producers of grapes...