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This episode features Dr. Miray Seward, a researcher and consultant who developed her love for wine while living in Charlottesville, Virginia. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Science from the University of Virginia with more than ten years of experience conducting mixed-methods research and evaluation. Currently, she works as a Research Scientist at an applied research firm where she leads research and evaluation projects focused on supporting youth development, but while completing her doctorate degree in Charlottesville, she spent many weekends visiting local wineries, primarily in the Monticello and Shenandoah Valley AVAs. We talk about how she was drawn to and motivated to learn more about wine because of the warm, open, and welcoming Virginia wine community. She later began her formal entry into wine by joining the Roots Fund, which provided her with a scholarship to pursue her WSET level 1. Since then, she has taken and passed her WSET levels 1 and 2 with distinction, hosted the Oenoverse wine club, served as a curator for the Two Up Wine Down festival, and more! Most recently, Miray joined the leadership team for the Veraison Project, where she serves as the Director of Data and Insights. This role allows her to bring together her expertise and passion for research and wine. Through this role, she aims to help ensure the organization systematically collects meaningful data about its programs and events. Miray is also available to provide consulting support to wine organizations, brands, and companies needing research or coaching support. October is Virginia Wine month, so it was an honor to have her on the show and hear how the Virginia wine industry continues to inspire her wine journey and foster community. You can follow her insights @curlsncorks on Instagram. ------------------------------- Recorded October 23, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

The Virginia wine industry has experienced a phenomenal transformation over the past three decades, largely attributed to the efforts of dedicated individuals like Dr. Tony Wolf. From a mere six wineries in 1980, Virginia now boasts a $1.5 billion industry with over 300 wineries. In this episode, Dr. Wolf discusses what it was like when the wine industry began in Virginia in the 1980s, what challenges growers faced, and where they saw success.  Listen in to learn how grape growing has become a booming industry over the past 30 years.  In this episode, you will hear: The challenges Virginia grape growers faced in the 1980s. How Dr. Wolf impacted the wine industry in Virginia. The growth of canopy management practices, especially VSP. What makes vineyards successful in any location. What Dr. Wolf would tell himself 25 years ago. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click the ‘+ Follow' button in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second, and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Resources: If you have questions about today's episode or ideas for future episodes, go to VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button.  If you're starting a vineyard or thinking about starting a vineyard, visit VirtualViticulureAcademy.com/growsmart to get Fritz's online Prospective Winegrape Grower Course to help you get your vineyard planned and planted correctly from the start. Use the code PODCAST at check out to save $89.00 as a thank you for being a podcast listener. See the photos of the surprise gift Tony put in the accordion case. Today's Guest: Dr. Tony Wolf recently retired from a 36-year-long career at Virginia Tech, where he served as a professor of viticulture and the head of the school's agricultural extension and research center. Episode Sponsor: Thank you to our friends over at SensorInsight for sponsoring today's episode. SensorInsight is a leader in vineyard soil moisture and weather monitoring. SensorInsight designs state-of-the-art, remote satellite monitoring of soil moisture and weather, bringing actional information for your vineyard operations straight to your phone, with real-time data so you can best decide when to turn on your irrigation, how long to run the system, and learn how the dynamics of soil moisture can change over a given season. Visit them today at https://sensorinsight.io. And don't forget to mention the code Underground to receive a discount on your SensorInsight solution. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today - Front Royal/Warren County edition - with Niki Foster from Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce gives all the details for the 36th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival happening in downtown Front Royal on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am - 6pm. We talk about the logistics, preparations, and experiences related to organizing the festival including the history of the event, volunteer involvement, the admission process, vendor experiences, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Niki also highlights the music lineup, kids' activities, VIP ticket benefits, and the overall community impact. Learn more (and purchase tickets) about the 36th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival on their website: http://www.wineandcraftfestival.com 

Sally Cowal, a former U.S. diplomat, and Robert Muse, an international lawyer, are among Virginia's many independent family vintners. They own Muse Vineyards in the Shenandoah AVA. The couple purchased their first vineyard in 2003 and later acquired the adjacent farm to plant more vines. Today, Muse Vineyards cultivates 20 varieties and produces a range of award-winning wines, from Bordeaux blends to Rhone style whites to Italian Nebbiolo.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Back to the roots of where America can trace a good chunk of its booze history. From traditional 'old world' wine grapes to exciting hybrids and styles, Virginia wine is rich in history, variety, and fun when it comes to beverages. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) (last updated 6 July 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-area-ava Britannica: House of Burgesses (n.d.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses Coastal Virginia Mag: What's in an AVA? Marsey, M. (1 January 2023) https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/whats-in-an-ava/ Eater: Vintage America. A Brief History of Wine in America, Baiocchi, T. (3 January 2011) https://www.eater.com/2011/1/3/6703783/vintage-america-a-brief-history-of-wine-in-america National Park Service: The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historic Park Virginia, Chaney, T., Cohen K., Cotton, L.P. (15 July 2002) https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700 Jefferson Vineyards: History - Realizing Jefferson's Dream (n.d.) https://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/About/History JSTOR (The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol 128, no. 3, 2020, pp. 226 - 258): Lord Delaware, First Governor of Virginia, ‘the Poorest Baron of This Kingdom', Rose, E.M. (20200 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926494?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents On the Vine: Appalachian High Country AVA becomes North Carolina's Fifth Official Wine Region (10 April 2017), https://www.onthevinecarolina.com/wines-vines/135/appalachian-high-country-ava-becomes-north-carolinas-fifth-official-wine-region UC Davis (Foundation Plant Services Grapes): Norton https://fps.ucdavis.edu//fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=2872&showmore=yes Virginia Wine: https://www.virginiawine.org/about#history Virginia Wine Guide https://www.virginiawineguide.net Wineries Virginia: A Brief history of Wine in Virginia, Dreyer, K.C. (22 July 2020) https://wineriesvirginia.com/history-of-wine-in-virginia/  Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E3: Meritage: An American Blending Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots S13E4: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

On this episode of Obsessed with Wine, our host Wesley S Cable Sr is joined by special guest Luke Trainum, a passionate winemaker. Luke shares his journey in winemaking and discusses the process behind creating his wines.Luke's biggest passion project is Cab Franc, which he grows on two properties spanning a total of 16 acres. The vineyard sites and harvested fruit play a crucial role in determining the style of the wine. Luke employs various techniques, such as a cold soak on the fruit and gentle destemming with a delicate distemmer called Mccube, to ensure the grapes remain delicate throughout the winemaking process.Fermentation and maceration on the skins last about a month, with a gradual increase in temperature. Luke utilizes a combination of punch downs and pump overs during fermentation. The aging process takes place in predominantly neutral French oak punches, resulting in a unique flavor profile.Luke also discusses a popular wine that was initially released in 2019 as a wine club exclusive but is now available to everyone. He emphasizes the purpose of holding back wines to assess how they age, rather than increasing their price upon re-release. The 2019 vintage has now entered a new stage with more structure and softened tannins, and there is high demand for it.In addition to winemaking, Luke sheds light on the challenges of producing Pinot Noir in Virginia and the smaller scale of wineries compared to California. He explores the different wine regions in Virginia, including the Shenandoah Valley with its unique terroir and Central Virginia where Monticello is located. Luke mentions the next generation of winemakers focusing on hillside vineyard sites in the mountains.Not only is Luke dedicated to winemaking, but he also raises heritage breed pigs and distributes the meat to restaurants. He shares his background growing up on a farm and how his family's traditional values shaped his journey into winemaking. Luke's experiences working in restaurants and a winery in California further fueled his passion for the craft.Throughout the episode, Luke delves into the winemaking process, discussing topics such as filtering, bottling, different barrel types, and the importance of stability in white wines. He emphasizes the sensitivity and potential mistakes in the winemaking process while emphasizing the importance of learning from past industry mistakes.Luke's vineyard in a cold area presents unique challenges, leading him to focus on Austrian German varieties, cold-hardy French grapes, and classic Bordeaux varietals. He provides insights into the specific grape varieties grown and their suitability for his climate.Join us on this engaging episode of Obsessed with Wine as we delve into Luke Trainum's fascinating journey in winemaking and explore the intricacies of crafting exceptional wines.Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/obsessedwithwine/ https://www.facebook.com/obsessedwithwine https://twitter.com/obsessedwine For more wine content go to obsessedwithwine.com Listen to past episodes of the podcast here: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1610813329https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1610813329 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GUNTZsivMlyTySnSbDwfT?si=3c1df2968aba4338 Email the show @ obsessedwithwine@yahoo.com #obsessedwithwine #winepodcast #winelovers #winetasting #winetrends #winestories #winerylife #winetime #winenews #wineeducation #wineculture #winemakers #wineindustry #wineinfluencers #podcastannouncement #season2 #newepisodes #uncorked #cheers

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy catch up with past guest Vince Anter, the producer and host of V is for Vino, a fast-growing web show for wine and spirits education, travel, and food experiences. Vince is a Certified Sommelier and musician with a passion for making great food and wine content accessible for more people. He has quickly grown his online presence with features on Fox, CBS, and Amazon Prime to name a few. The most recent season of his flagship regional travel/wine series recently kicked off with a visit to Virginia... Most of his content is available for free on the V is for Vino website, and we are excited to have him on a second time as a friend of the pod! Check out V is for Vino at the links below:WebsiteVino VIPYoutubeInstagramFor more information on the Vint platform, please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co. Check out our newest offerings: Vint.co Cheers!Past Guests Include: Raj Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Wayne Baxendale, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, and Peter Liem Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer

Our conversation today with Niki Foster from Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce gave us all the details for the 35th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival happening on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 11am - 6pm in downtown Front Royal. Featuring wine, mead, and cider from all over Virginia, the Virginia Wine & Craft Festival will host:  Bright Meadows Farm, Caihailian Vineyard, Castle Glen Winery, Chateau O"Brien, Cobbler Mountain Cellars, Creek's Edge Winery, Honey & Hops Brew Works, Mattaponi Winery, Narmada Winery, Rebec Vineyards, Saga Meadery, The Estate at White Hall Vineyards, Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, and Zoll Vineyard. Artists and crafters from all over the east coast along with local merchants will fill Main and Chester Streets in downtown Front Royal showcasing handcrafted jewelry, painted wine glasses, charcuterie boards, pottery and ceramics, clothing, original paintings, books and artwork, soaps, candles, and much more. Food trucks and food vendors will offer quite a variety of culinary options such as funnel cakes, crab cake sandwiches, wings, steak-n-cheese, shish kabobs, BBQ, and burgers and dogs. Festival goers are encouraged to visit the many unique shops and restaurants along Main Street during the event as well. Live music will fill the air all day when Kiti Gartner and The Drifting Valentines will bring their cool rockabilly style to the Gazebo stage from 11:30am - 2pm. Back To Zero is back this year and will bring the party to the crowd from 3pm - 5:30pm. You can also find an array of musicians during the day at the Warren Heritage Society Songwriters Stage on Chester Street.  Festival admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the gate for those who wish to wine taste or purchase glasses or bottles of wine. There is no general admission fee. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.wineandcraftfestival.com or in person at the Chamber of Commerce office located at 201 E. 2nd Street, Front Royal, VA.

The D.C. area's long-awaited Silver Line Metro extension finally connects the capital city to Dulles International Airport and Virginia wine country. | Frommer's

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin shared a huge announcement that he was making Larry O'Connor "an honorary wine ambassador for Virginia" on WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday. October is Virginia Wine Month. Pick a vineyard or a weekend. Plot out the perfect itinerary or follow wherever the road takes you to explore the shifting landscape and extraordinary wines of Virginia. https://www.virginiawine.org/virginia-wine-month Larry's excited tweet: https://twitter.com/LarryOConnor/status/1585960474793107456 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Virginia wine month, but the harvest this year has been a challenge in part due to climate change. We talk with vintner Ben Jordan with Lightwell Survey and Midlands in Northern Virginia who is part of a Virginia Wine Board project to find new, hardier grapes to grow in the future that can better withstand an increasingly wet and hot growing season. Jordan tells us what the future of winemaking looks like in the Commonwealth.

This is the finale episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. This episode features Chauncey Jenkins, a hospitality professional who passionately believes that diplomatic hospitality, immersive environments, and personal experience are at the core of connecting deeply across boundaries. He is a graduate of the Cornell School of Hospitality, and Chauncey has co-created and led luxury gathering spots, contemporary social clubs, and innovative restaurant concepts. He describes his work as always striving to provide an expansive suite of senses to create immersive environments for executive leadership summits and negotiation spaces. We talk about how he uses his unique skills to teach about building connection across divides, breaking through creative limitations to generate alternative solutions, and communicating empathetically to resonate with stakeholders for in-person, hybrid, and virtual audiences. You can learn more about his upcoming album release as well as his work with The Veraison Project by following his adventures @mrchancefischer on social media. Recorded October 5, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

This is the second episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. This episode features Lance Lemon, a Virginia native and a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia. Lance double majored in Acting and Studio Art with a focus in Cinematography. Lance is an Actor at heart. He is also the Co-Founder of RichWine RVA and Co-Owner of Penny's - a Jackson Ward Wine spot located in the heart of Richmond. His interest in wine began when he moved to New York to continue his acting career and had the opportunity to bartend at Jean Georges ABC Cocina and Kitchen. Cocina soon led him to a role as a wine sales rep for Frederick Wildman and Sons, where Lance learned a tremendous amount about wine. He moved on to help curate, open, and manage two successful wine shops in BedStuy, Brooklyn: Wine - O and Liquid Assets. Lance is WSET level II certified and is advancing through the levels for the pure joy of it. We talk a lot about how he truly believes that "Knowledge is wealth" and how he is excited to be an integral part of the ever-growing wine scene in Richmond. He describes what it's like to be working part-time at Early Mountain Vineyards in production, learning the beautiful intricate craft of winemaking as a Cellar Technician. The RichWine Motto is "Good Wine. Good People. Good Time" - You can follow his adventures on social at @lancelemon and @richwinerva, and you can learn more about his wine retail business at www.richwineva.com. Recorded October 3, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

This is the first episode of a 3-part mini series dedicated to all things Virginia Wine in partnership with The Veraison Project and Oenoverse initiatives. We begin this episode with an introduction to these initiatives along with an overview of their upcoming outreach efforts. The Oenoverse is an initiative dedicated to building diversity, inclusion, equity, and ownership, within the Virginia wine community. The goal is to significantly contribute to creating a more inclusive Virginia wine industry through focused outreach efforts to involve and include people from historically excluded and underrepresented communities. Leaders and wine enthusiasts within the BIPOC communities inform and lead the project's outreach efforts, one of which is a series of tasting events led by featured wine professionals, Sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts. Through these community events and coordinated efforts, the goal is to reach a more diverse audience as well as encourage increased winery visitation and tourism of the area. You can learn more by connecting on social media @oenoverse. The Veraison Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit comprised of a volunteer group of Wine Industry Professionals also committed to making the wine industry a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive place. Their goal is to make wine education accessible to a more diverse audience by providing sponsorships to pursue WSET and sommelier certifications while also expanding access to mentoring and networking opportunities. You can find them online at @theveraisonproject. The goal of the Oenoverse and Veraison Project partnership is to present Virginia wine in comfortable, conversational, educational, and inclusive settings with the hope of attracting new consumers while also expanding the experiences offered to existing consumers. This team was recently awarded a grant from the Virginia Wine Marketing grant program to produce a series of Virginia wine events focused on creating a more inclusive and diverse industry and community. The first of episode of the mini series features Tasha Durrett, a wine enthusiast and educator based in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Born and raised in Virginia wine country, she founded Black Women Who Wine in 2019. Black Women Who Wine is a group focused on increasing the visibility and participation of Black women in the wine industry and agritourism throughout the state. It holds monthly meetups, offering members opportunities for socializing and wine education. Tasha also offers private tastings and collaboration on events and wine tours. A writer and communicator, Tasha is a former journalist and currently a communications manager at the Southern Environmental Law Center where she helps bring attention and awareness to transportation and environmental justice issues throughout the South. She says that since a young age, she has been especially interested in land ownership and opportunities for such throughout the Southern region and how the history of the region has shaped the entire nation. Tasha is also currently a host for the 2022 Blenheim Vineyards' Oenoverse wine club. You can connect with her on social media at @blackwomenwhowine. Recorded October 2, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

 In just a moment, you will meet Katrina Kuhn and Kathy and Sayres Dudley — the dynamic trio who brought to life The Dwelling Place, a special, peaceful escape in Radford, Virginia. Kathy was the 12th child in her family and was born on the land that would become Iron Heart Vineyard in Southwestern Virginia.  Kathy and Sayres met in college, married young, and have two sons.  Today, Kathy and Sayres run an executive recruiting firm that specializes in the real estate space, but that's only half of their story.  The Dudleys have always had a heart for mission-driven entrepreneurship, and Kathy is the founder of four nonprofit charities and ministries, including Imani Bridges, an organization whose mission is to connect Christians from different denominations around the world to use their gifts, talents, and resources to become agents of transformation.  Tune in to hear the incredible story of how and why Kathy and Sayres felt compelled to purchase a home in Southwestern Virginia and with the help of their co-host Katrina, transform it into a serene escape for the world to enjoy.  Book your stay at The Dwelling Place Purchase Kathy's book, Bridges: Transforming Communities Together This week's episode is brought to you Guesty for Hosts — the bestie of top-rated Airbnb hosts.  Guesty For Hosts allows short-term rental hosts to manage listings from Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com in one calendar and send a series of automated messages before, during, and after their stay.   The platform also has features that help you manage cleanings, build a custom booking website, and so much more.   Start your 14 day free trial today — no credit card, set up fee, or commitment required — and cancel anytime if you don't love it.   While getting started, use the discount code “SPONSTAYNEOUS” for 20% off of your first year."   Behind the Stays is brought to you each week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb.     You can subscribe, for free, at www.sponstayneous.com   

This inspiring and uplifting episode features Reggie Leonard, a wine student and Virginia wine enthusiast based in Charlottesville, Virginia. He currently leads career development at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science, but when he's not coaching students or hosting events, Reggie is a regular on the Charlottesville arts, dining, tech, and wine scene. His discerning palate and accessible commentary have already opened doors to countless conversations-turned-collaborations. Reggie is a recipient of the inaugural cohort of Wine Unify, an educational program providing award opportunities for minority groups interested in or working in wine, through which he pursued a WSET Level 1 certification and earned his WSET Level 2 with Distinction shortly after. We talk about his wide array of experiences in the Virginia wine industry that have been pivotal moments in his wine education journey, and we discuss how he is working to combine his knowledge and passion toward a parallel career in the wine industry. We discuss the art of "paying attention" while developing your palate, and we highlight a few of the items on his "wine bucket list". Keep an ear out for a list of some fantastic Virginia wine recommendations at the end of the episode, and you can connect with him at @reggieleonard on Instagram to learn more about his goals for the industry. Recorded April 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

Virginia is more than just a place for lovers and blue crab, it is also home to some incredible wines. Tune in and learn more about this on-the-rise winegrowing state. Enjoy!

Straight outta Poughkeepsie, Lee Campbell did it all, from restaurants, to retail, to wine importing, wine festivals, Sommelier, and Wine Director. Lee is also kind of an OG in natural wine. She now works as a consultant and recently helped open Victoria Blamey's new restaurant Mena in NYC. So, the question is, what's left to do, how about putting Virginia wines and Early Mountain Vineyards on the map?Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Welcome to a very special edition of the LIFE WORKS Podcast. We went on location at the Pearmund Cellars Winery in Broad Run, Virginia. [00:00:12] Welcome to a Special Edition of the LIFE WORKS Podcast[00:01:05] The History of Virginia Wine[00:02:35] The difference between Old World and New World Wines[00:03:52] What makes a “good” vintage[00:05:58] How many pounds of grapes to make a single bottle?[00:07:41] The surprising controversy in the world of wine right now[00:11:28] The most mind-blowing thing about wine making[00:12:28] About the wine-drinking demographic[00:13:51] How to drink a glass of wine[00:16:28] Is Virginia the Napa of the East?[00:19:48] In the Wine Chiller Room[00:20:30] In Vino Veritas[00:22:55] How Chris Got into Winemaking[00:28:04] The Complex Flavors of Wine…and, Can Wine Hurt You? Located between Washington DC and the Shenandoah Mountains, it offers year-round wine for all palettes, and all types of people. Regardless of whether you drink wine or not, Pearmund Cellars offers something for everyone, not just wine, but incredible history, incredible background, incredible views, as you can see behind me and incredible company. What is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is someone who operates a business while taking on greater than normal financial risk – ok that's the dictionary definition. An entrepreneur is also an artist who sees, gaps, opportunities and angles where other people simply see problems. Chris Pearmund is just such an artist – from as early as 7 years old, Chris always had an eye for seeing opportunities and solutions wherever he was. In his first business he turned an avocado tree in his back yard into a thriving enterprise – and that was just the start, he's come a long way since that first Avocado tree. Today, he owns, manages, and consults with wineries across the country. In fact, he helped start nearly 20 wineries in Virginia alone. His headquarters is Pearmund Cellars, in Broad Run, VA, where we went on location to meet this incredible man. If you thought you knew wine, think again, because when your with one of the country’s leading wine masters there is so much more to learn — and Chris is just the man to teach us how to drink wine. Even if you don't drink,don't miss this incredibly fun and informative episode where we get into wine, business, and what it takes to be wildly successful.

Virginia is home to over 300 wineries and eight designated AVAs, making it an ideal destination for wine aficionados looking for a road trip combining beautiful scenery with great wine and food. Frank Morgan, Host of Virginia Wine Chat, discusses Virginia's different appellations and a few standout grapes, including Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. We taste selections from three Virginia producers and discuss food pairings. #vawine www.virginiawine.orgThe Connected Table SIPS! Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com/).

Virginia is home to over 300 wineries and eight designated AVAs, making it an ideal destination for wine aficionados looking for a road trip combining beautiful scenery with great wine and food. Frank Morgan, Host of Virginia Wine Chat, discusses Virginia's different appellations and a few standout grapes, including Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. We taste selections from three Virginia producers and discuss food pairings. #vawine www.virginiawine.orgThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Virginia winemakers Rachel Stinson-Vrooman and husband Nathan Vrooman oversee production at their family wineries. Rachel and father, Scott Stinson, oversee Stinson Vineyards in Crozet (Monticello AVA). They make small lot wines using vinifera grapes in an old 3-car garage-turned winery. Nathan Vrooman oversees winemaking at his family's Ankida Ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Amherst County). Ankida Ridge produces small lot, minimal intervention, Bourgogne-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

What was it that originally piqued your interest in the history of Virginia wines? I began working at Chrysalis Vineyards in Middleburg VA in 2005. This area, like most of VA, is rich with American history and wine!As a member of the DAR, I am especially interested in 18th century history around the formation of our country. Wine, craft beer and spirits were all a part of this. Based on your research, where was the first winery established in Virginia?This is somewhat of a debated topic. However, my research points to what is now known as Phillip Carter in Hume, VA.What are some surprising facts about Virginia wine that you have learned?Our Virginia soil has a louse called phylloxera. This almost destroyed the wine industry as we know it today in France. As a result, almost all European wine “root” stock is American. (You have to Google this one. It is quite a story!) Can you accommodate groups, and how far in advance must reservations be made?Yes absolutely! Right now with the Governor’s COVID-19 related restrictions, we are at groups of 10 inside and 25 outside. Hopefully this will change by April 2021. Reservations are encouraged at least a month in advance for private tours.Our public tours generally are available for purchase until the day before the event unless sold out.The Walton’s Mountain and Haunted Wine Trail tours tend to sell out months in advance. Therefore, we encourage folks to purchase those tickets NOW! Can you do custom tours for larger groups?Absolutely! We can accommodate larger groups once the restrictions are lifted.What have customers told you is their favorite thing about your tours?Most guests enjoy the variety of wines, delicious food, the little known historical facts and the beautiful scenery along the way!For More Informations:fruitsandrootswinetours.comFacebook: fruitsandrootswinetoursInstagram: fruitsandrootswinetoursWant to see the Fruits and Roots tour in action? Watch this episode of Destination Virginia!To watch this week’s entire episode of Living 757, click here!And if you would like to see someone featured on the show, please send a message to Share@Living757.com and you may just see them here soon!

We veer into wine county for this episode of West Virginia Beer Roads with an interview of long-time WV wine columnist John Brown. Brown has been writing about the West Virginia wine market since the 1980s. He has a wealth… Continue Reading… The post State of the West Virginia wine market appeared first on Brilliant Stream.

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's Tastings Director Keith Beavers to talk about American Wine Month: where the American wine industry currently stands, what regions are poised to break out in the years to come, and whether wine tourism will remain central to the American wine industry in a post-Covid landscape. Thanks to our sponsors: Virginia Wine, Cakebread Cellars, Domaine Carneros, and Three Girls, for making this episode possible. Please subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s show we again look at the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and consider what trends will stick as we move along the backside of the curve. And if you blinked you may of missed it, but there were live sports this past weekend...what can we learn. Finally, in our Deep Dive segment we are joined by Ms. Aileen Sevier, Director of Marketing for Early Mountain Vineyards (earlymountain.com)in Madison, Virginia for an in-depth look at how to grow, sustain and then adapt a brand during a crisis.

Rebekah Greenhill is the director of sales and marketing at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia. She and her husband, David Greenhill, also own and operate Middleburg Life magazine and Greenhill Stables. They are based in Middleburg during the summer and Wellington, Florida in the winter for the equestrian and polo season. In this episode of Destination on the Left, Rebekah Greenhill, the director of sales and marketing at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, shares Greenhill’s story. She explains what brought national and international recognition to this Virginia farm winery. And she talks about some of the strategic partnerships that helped them expand into new markets. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Greenhill Winery & Vineyards shares the Virginia farm life with their guests The different types of strategic partnerships Greenhill formed to grow their business How Greenhill built an entirely unique experience for its visitors What Greenhill is doing to stand out from the crowd The types of visitors that Greenhill is targeting and how they target them How Rebekah has used creativity to solve unique marketing challenges in the wine industry How Greenhill is working with the local community to build its brand Greenhill Winery & Vineyards Last year we had the pleasure of doing an episode with Beth Erickson, the president and CEO of the Loudon Convention & Visitors Association. Loudon County has become the premier region of East Coast wine and Beth provided us with a glimpse into the development of Virginia’s wine industry. So, to learn even more about the growth of Virginia’s wine scene, we invited Rebekah Greenhill, the director of sales and marketing at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, to join us next. In the latest episode of the Destination on the Left podcast, Rebekah explains how Greenhill designed a unique visitor experience and how they formed strategic partnerships to grow their business. 100% Virginian Wine The Virginia climate poses major challenges for winemakers in the area because the weather is erratic and the soil is not always perfect. So, one of the ways that Greenhill Winery & Vineyards stands out from the crowd is by embracing those challenges and showcasing the unique flavor profiles that they create. Greenhill uses 100% Virginia grapes while other local wineries outsource them, so it makes Greenhill more consistent, but it also captures the essence of Virginia’s unique soil and climate. The 100% Virginian wines have received national and international recognition with characteristics that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Build a Unique Visitor Experience Another way that Greenhill Winery & Vineyards has cut through the noise and built their brand is by showcasing their identity as a privately-owned farm winery. Greenhill has truly embraced the farm life and it has been woven into the visitor experience as a whole. Guests get to witness the whole operation, not just the tasting room, and they have cows, honey bees, horses, and much more. Greenhill is inviting its visitors to join this lifestyle and be apart of a unique experience that very few wineries can offer. To learn more about the growth of the Virginia wine industry and what the future holds for Greenhill, listen to the latest episode of Destination on the Left. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenhill-winery-vineyards/about/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenhillWineryVineyards/ Twitter: @GreenhillWine Website: http://experiencegreenhill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenhillwine/ We will be hosting our second Destination on the Left Virtual Summit featuring 15 amazing speakers that will be held on April 1-3. The great thing about this summit is it’s free! There is no travel cost for you and you can do it from the comfort of your own office. Click here to learn more details: https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcast/summit/

Virginia is often heralded as the birthplace of American wine. But from colonial times through efforts made by Thomas Jefferson, those efforts were seen as a failure. The archetypical image of wine country—arid, rocky places—is not what one thinks of when conjuring images of wet, humid, Virginia summers.  But a few pioneering grape growers and winemakers have made huge strides over the past few decades, giving wine enthusiasts a taste for Virginia terroir.  Reporter Wilson Sayre explores this history and evolution of wine from the Old Dominion.

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today - Front Royal/Warren County edition - with Niki Cales, President of the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce. Niki's guest was Jessica Priest-Cahill, Executive Director of Warren County Habitat for Humanity. We talked about Jessica's organization, it's goals for building 5 new homes for it's clients in the next 18 months. They will also be accepting applications for their home repair program in the coming months. We discussed the need for volunteers of all skill levels as well as the their fundraising efforts. Jessica also told us about a new meetup that happens every other month for local non-profit organizations. We discussed an upcoming fundraiser: Build a Nest - Warren County Habitat for Humanity is looking for local builders, craftsmen, and artisans to donate bird houses to be auctioned by Warren County Habitat for Humanity in an online auction. Bird houses should be delivered to the Habitat office at 27 South Royal Avenue (inside the Quality Title Office) by March 20, 2020. Bird houses will be displayed locally from April 1-May 15 and at the Virginia Wine and Craft Festival on May 16. The online auction will open in late April, and bidding will close on May 16, 2020.   For more information about Warren County Habitat for Humanity, visit their website: http://warrencountyhabitat.org/ and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warrencountyhabitat/

Rachel Martin is a Virginia native and the owner of Oceano Wine s in California. Scott Greenberg talks with her about how she got her start in wines at Boxwood Wines in Middleburg, Virginia, why she's focusing on chardonnay and pinot noir, and what it's like to be a female owner of a winery. Wines sampled in this episode: 2016 Oceano Chardonnay, Spanish Springs Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County, CA 2017 Oceano Chardonnay, Spanish Springs Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County, CA 2018 Oceano Pinot Noir, Spanish Springs Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County, CA This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley. Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Virginia, on the east coast of the United States, has much history with grape growing, but not all of it was good. Today, however, exciting producers have mastered their microclimates and are making some of the freshest, most nuanced, terroir-driven wines in the United States.   This week I sit down with Elizabeth Smith of one of the top wineries in this lovely state, Afton Mountain Vineyards. We discuss everything from Virginia history with grape growing, to terroir obsession, to the European flare of the region, and why the wines are so darn good.  If you don't know much about VA or you're an obsessive this podcast will be equally fascinating!    Elizabeth and Tony Smith both grew up in Charlottesville and had lifelong ties the Blue Ridge Mountains. After working and raising a family in coastal VA, and even trying their hands at grape growing there (not quite the right terroir!), they decided to move back to their hometown for their second act – winegrowing and making. They bought Afton Mountain Vineyards in 2009 and in this show, Elizabeth shares their story and how they came to make some of the best wine in Virginia.   Elizabeth shares her background and how she went from investment management to property management to winery management (and rocked them all!)   Elizabeth gives us a true education on the Monticello appellation – what matters to quality wine, what is challenging in growing grapes here, and why she and Tony selected the most westerly site in the Monticello AVA to make their elegant wines   We dork out on microclimates, what makes Virginia so unique, and why elevation, and extremely attentive (obsessive) vineyard management is the only way to make great wine in Virginia and why sustainable viticulture is better than organic in a dicey climate like that in the Monticello area.   Elizabeth answers the question: Why does Damien Blanchon, their French winemaker, and so many other French winemakers find themselves in Virginia, and decide to stay (hint: challenge without restriction!)   We talk about the varietals that do well for Afton Mountain (Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Albariño for the whites, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Sangiovese for the reds) and the flavors they yield from this land. We have an interesting side bar about how Petit Verdot can really suck if not handled well!   We wrap with Elizabeth talking about how far Virginia wine has come in the last 10 years and a BIG teaser on a project Afton Mountain is starting this fall!   Find out more about Elizabeth and her wines at www.aftonmountainvineyards.com and come to the Underground Wine Event on 11/9/19 in Washington D.C. to meet her and taste her beautiful wines!   Thanks to our sponsors this week: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!      Coravin   Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!     Last Bottle    I love this service!! Last Bottle Wines finds great wines and offers them at a one time discount. Last Bottle Wines is a fun way to discover the best wines at the lowest prices. They offer a range of prices from low end to high end $9 to $99 and the wines range from the lesser known kinds like Albariño and Bläufrankish to Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. Visit: http://lastbottlewines.com/normal and join to get a $10 instant credit to use toward your first order. Invite your wine drinking pals and they’ll get $10 instantly and you get $30 when they make their first buy.     Zola Zola, the wedding company that will do anything for love, is reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to www.ZOLA.com/wine  

Tamara Vrooman Lucas, a resident of Atlanta, founded The Commonwealth Collective to showcase the best of Virginia wine with a range of products and focused marketing in Georgia. Her parents own Ankida Ridge Vineyards in Virginia, and she has created a way for people in the Southeast to experience a variety of high end Virginia wines. Recorded January 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

On this episode of the Swirl Suite, we talk with local wine blogger, Stacy aka @VAWineKnow. Stacy has visited more than half of Virginia's wineries and she is still learning. We talked about the growing market and where her favorite wineries are. Its summer so you guys know I asked the famous ice cream truck question.Follow Stacy:https://www.instagram.com/vawineknow/Follow Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Check out the highly anticipated podcast app that's created for the black community. The ALIVE Podcast App is the home of Black voices - where community, culture, and creatives live.

On this episode of the Swirl Suite, we talk with local wine blogger, Stacy aka @VAWineKnow. Stacy has visited more than half of Virginia's wineries and she is still learning. We talked about the growing market and where her favorite wineries are. Its summer so you guys know I asked the famous ice cream truck question.Follow Stacy:https://www.instagram.com/vawineknow/Follow Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Swirl Suite, we talk with local wine blogger, Stacy aka @VAWineKnow. Stacy has visited more than half of Virginia's wineries and she is still learning. We talked about the growing market and where her favorite wineries are. Its summer so you guys know I asked the famous ice cream truck question.Follow Stacy:https://www.instagram.com/vawineknow/Follow Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Shaps is to Virginia wine what Michael Jordan was to basketball. In a word, dominant. Shaps not only owns and operates Wineworks, an award-winning vineyard in Charlottesville, he also consults and makes wine for 17 other Virginia wineries. Twenty-two of Shaps' wines recently earned gold medals at the Virginia Governor's Cup and five of his wines were included in the prestigious 12-wine Governor's case. In this episode of Eat It, Virginia!, Shaps shares the interesting story of how he got into the wine industry, what brought him to Virginia, and some of the secrets of his success. He's joined by Tayloe Dameron, owner of Upper Shirley Vineyard and one of Michael's wine partners. In addition to wine, Scott and Robey discuss last-minute Mother's Day gifts for food-loving moms, their experience at the Elbys, and some breaking news about the future of Ukrop's in Richmond. Subscribe to Eat It, Virginia! to ensure you never miss a podcast. Also, follow @EatItVirginia on social media to submit questions and provide feedback.

Episode 6 of Cellar Sessions Podcast welcomes Virginia's Wineries Association Wine Person of the Year, Dr. Mitzi Batterson, of James River Cellars! Mitzi joins host Michael Kimball to discuss how change is made in our industry, the brand Virginia Wine, and a few of the unique grape varietals that have shaped the direction of Virginia wine. As the conversation and the wine flows, Michael even gets his turn to answer questions from Mitzi! You'll want a glass of wine to pair with this episode

This is part two of my conversation with one of the owners of 868 Estate Vineyards, Carl DeManno to discuss the history of the winery and restaurant, Virginia weather, the challenges of buying land for a vineyard, and the wine industry in this part of the country. You can learn more about 868 Estate Vineyards at their website: ;https://868estatevineyards.com/ Visit me at my website to get more information about real estate in the DMV and how to contact me directly: https://howardfletcher@evusa.com ; Also, please download my Engel & Völkers app by texting EVHOWARD to (844) 878-4445. It is the best way to get in touch with me or search for real estate in the DMV.

Frank Morgan, author of the award-winning blog DrinkWhatYouLike, and one of the Virginia wine's leading experts joins Williamsburg Winery's Vice President of Marketing, Michael Kimball, and Williamsburg Winery Winemaker, Matthew Meyer to discuss what's trending (up and down) in the Virginia Wine industry. Grab a glass of your favorite Virginia wine and sip along with us as we explore the fascinating world of VA wine! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.

Across the past four decades or so, Virginia wines have gone from obscurity (Wine? Virginia? No way!) to national prominence. The Commonwealth is now tied with Texas (Texas? Wine? Really?!) as the nation’s fifth largest wine producers. Among Virginia’s most prominent wine producers is Tarara, located in Loudoun County. For 30 years this year, Tarara has produced exceptional wines from its own grapes and those of neighboring vineyards. And for the past 12 years, Tarara’s award-winning winemaker has been Canadian Jordan Harris (Canadian? Yup! They make wine there, too!). Jordan is in with us on Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast with tastes and talk of his path from “What am I gonna do with my life?” high school kid to celebrated winemaker; Tarara’s exceptional varietals, and if how, as winemaker, he and his farm are responding to and learning to work around climate change that, for example, brought record-setting amounts of rain to Northern Virginia last year. It’s a fascinating and (for us!) tasty show. Join us!

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) Episode 62 Topics Cooking With Old Wine Virginia Wine Winemaker Misrepresents Wine

Virginia Wine brought together some of the state's most exciting vintners to pour their wines in one of the most unique formats: speed dating! Lisa Held and Christine Sykes Lowe pull up a chair and spend seven minutes with each featured Virginia winemaker. Winemakers include: Matthew Meyer, The Williamsburg Winery James Batterson, James River Cellars Corry Craighill, Sunset Hills Vineyards Mark Misch, Ingleside Winery Michael Shaps, Michael Shaps Winery Daniele Tessaro, Barboursville Vineyards Doug Fabbioli, Fabbioli Cellars Lee Hartman, Bluestone Vineyard Heritage Radio Network On Tour is powered by Simplecast.

009 The Wine Jerks This week we're joined by four Richmond-area wine experts: Booth Hardy of Barrel Thief, Nathan Conway of the Metzger/Brenner Pass family, Virginia Samsel of Native Selections, and Jeremy Wilson, former wine and food director at The Jasper (now part of the staff at the Inn at Little Washington—congrats Jeremy!). Over the course of a few bottles—two great, one terrible—we talked with them about natural wine, the Richmond wine scene, good wine that's bad, bad wine that's good, and what the hell they mean when they tell you a wine is "zippy." They were not jerks at all. Show Notes: Mentioned in this episode: Barrel Thief Metzger, Brenner Pass, and Chairlift Native Selections The Jasper Early Mountain Vineyards Lightwell Survey Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Concha y Toro Guigal Follow Us: Richmond Famous Richmond Famous on Instagram Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

A Visit to Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Wine Country : Join wine enthusiast and historic Jefferson expert James Gabler as he tantalizes with tales and an invitation to join him on tour at Monticello.

A Visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Wine Country : Join wine enthusiast and historic Jefferson expert James Gabler as he tantalizes with tales and an invitation to join him on tour at Monticello.

Dinner Work. With Lots and Lots of Community Effort. Welcome to a very special Thanksgiving episode! In this season of gratitude, I'm feeling very grateful for so many things, both personal and professional. What better way to celebrate that gratitude than with an event by the community for the community. Farm dinners at Caromont happen twice a year, at the beginning of the season to celebrate new growth, and at the end to celebrate harvest. Ceremonial beginnings and endings. All food is locally sourced and prepared by Food Folks who live and work in this region. They've become so popular I often see the same faces around the table, smiling, sipping wine, and introducing the newbies to the magic that is Caromont Farm. So when cheesemaker Gail Hobbs-Page asked me to record the event I did a happy dance. After listening to the results? I did another. And felt very grateful I captured this moment with sound. This Thanksgiving, as you travel and cook and take deep breaths because your Uncle Raymond said something idiotic, I hope you'll take a moment to be grateful for the things you have, rather than spending time dwelling on the things you want. After experiencing the 3rd Annual Farm Dinner at Caromont once again through audio, I find I have very much indeed. I wish you peace, joy, BIG LOVE, and extra stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving! Speakers you will hear in this episode: Gail Hobbs-Page - Farm Dinner Host and owner of Caromont Farm. Ian Boden - Chef of The Shack in Staunton, Virginia. Corry Blanc - Blacksmith at Blanc Creatives. Vu Nguyen - Of Blanc Creatives. Brian Noyes and Dwight McNeill - Of Red Truck Rural Bakery. SHOW NOTES – Links to resources talked about during the podcast: BBQ Exchange - Order their smoked turkey for the holidays like I did. You won't regret it! Subscribe to This Podcast. Stay Edacious! - Come on, after this episode? You know you want to. Subscribers get new episodes instantly, while non-subscribers have to wait a few hours or days depending on the iTunes gods. Never miss a chance to be edacious! Subscribe to Edacious News - Never miss a food event in our area! Learn about regional and national food stories so you can stay edacious! Leave a review about Edacious! - Click the link, then "View in iTunes" then "Ratings and Reviews". Whether you think it's great, or not so great, I want to hear from you. I might just read your review on the air! Whoa! #famousforahotminute This episode is sponsored by Teej.fm and listeners like you who donated their support at Patreon, who wants every creator in the world to achieve a sustainable income. Thank you.

RdV Vineyards is a boutique vineyard and winery that occupies 100 acres of land in Delaplane, Virginia. Led by Rutger de Vink and master sommelier Jarad Slipp, RdV focuses on doing one thing extraordinarily well: creating world-class Bordeaux-style blends. Since its founding in 2004, RdV has quickly earned high praise from wine experts around the world. In May 2016, RdV’s “Rendezvous” became the first red wine from Virginia to be served at a White House state dinner.

To follow up on the Virginia wine podcast, conversations with Luca Paschina of Barboursville Vineyards, who has been making wine in Charlottesville for 25 years, and a quick snippet of Kelly White of Glen Manor. Both will highlight why VA wine is so unique. A few things on the podcast:  1. The recordings were in tasting rooms. If you don't like ambient noise, skip this one. 2. You'll hear my dad and Frank Morgan of Drink What You Like blog and Virginia wine expert asking questions as well. I travelled heavy this time!  Most of the podcast is a conversation with Luca Paschina of Barboursville Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia. They are a standard-bearer for quality in the region, as one of the oldest and finest producers: We discuss Luca's background -- his schooling in the Piedmont of Italy, his experiences, and how he wound up in Charlottesville working for the Zonin family at Barboursville in 1990 Luca explains the improving reputation of Virginia and how Barboursville works to promote the region by making excellent wine We get NERDY -- talking about everything from vineyard management, to diseases that California nurseries have been sending their way and the economics of that, to use of oak, yeast, and wine fads. Then we talk about grapes, and there is some tasting of the Vermentino and the Bordeaux blend, Octagon (at one point I say "Sauvignon" and I'm talking about Cabernet Sauvignon, BTW).  Next we have a 5 minute snippet of a conversation with Kelly White of Glen Manor.  Kelly gives us specifics on vintage, how it works for them, and some examples of extreme vineyard management Then she discusses how they make wine and their philosophy and work ethic. These wines are top notch, and much of the magic comes from their orientation and ideas about great wine. Then we wrap! Enjoy!        

The state of Virginia in the US has been trying to make great wine since the 1600s. After 350 years, they finally made it work! From great terroir to outstanding talent, this may be the most exciting place for wine in the US today.  After a listener question on the difference between Brouilly and Beaujolais, we talk Virginia wine: 1. The place has has 400 year history, but only about the last 30 have been exciting! 2. We talk about the challenges of climate, pests, humidity, etc of growing vitis vinifera in Virginia 3. We discuss the various regions and grapes of Virginia 4. I name names: Linden, Glen Manor, Barboursville, RdV, King Family, Veritas, Early Mountain and Blenheim make the list. This state has a bright future if they keep churning out wines like they do from the top talent in Virginia. Delicious stuff! 

On this month's Delicious Dish on HearSay with Cathy Lewis, we'll toast to local vineyards on the cusp of Virginia Wine Month. During the month of October, vineyards across the commonwealth celebrate the fruits of their labor that turn out some of the most sought-after wines in the country. Our favorite foodie, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton is in the studio to talk vino and we'll also talk a little about the topic of tipping. Do you tip for take-out or delivery? Join our monthly culinary conversation at noon!

Segment A: Flavor Profiles First up in our monthly cooking program, HearSay host Cathy Lewis talks with our favorite foodie, Patrick Evans-Hylton and gets the latest dish on local restaurants and eateries with our popular "Flavor Profiles" segment. We'll also talk with Nisa Burns, author of the new cookbook "Kitchenability 101: The College Student's Guide to Easy, Delicious and Healthy Food." It's aimed at showing college students how to make quick economical meals and snacks with limited equipment and no prior cooking skill. Segment B: A Toast to Local Wines & Brews October is Virginia Wine month, and on this edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish, host Cathy Lewis and foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton will examine the industrial side of the craft of making wines and beers here in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Hampton Roads. What is the "locapour movement" all about? We'll have guests from the vine to the wine on this program to learn how it's either corked or crafted here in our own backyard.

This week Big Pete from Australia calls in on the Herf Line to review the 7-20-4 cigar that he won in one of DogWatch Cigar Radio's recent contests. The Cigar of the Week is the Toro Y Leon Habano Claro Exclusivo. Bob interviews Andrei Llona, the owner of Toro Y Leon. Bob and Dale are stumped by Jeff Curtis in the What's My Band? segment of the show by Jeff's Avo Heritage Short Robusto cigar. Ron Barker of The Virginia Wine and Cigar Trail interviews Unicorn Winery staff about cigar pairings. CigarJockey shares a video review of the Esencia Robusto at http://youtu.be/pzFNm0ibV0c. Scott Rohrer wins a box of Commonwealth Cedar Spills and Carl Holtman wins a five-pack of of La Tradicion Cubana cigars during the live show chatroom. Bob gives a special thanks to Derek Mathews for his recent letter. JOIN DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO AT ITS VERY FIRST HERF on July 27th and July 28th at Tranquilo Cigars in Melbourne Florida (about 1 hour's drive from Orlando, 2 hour's drive from Tampa and 3 hour's drive from Miami). Tickets are $35 and only 25 spots are available for this intimate gathering. Friday night will feature a live DWCR show with everyone in the crowd experiencing the Cigar of the Week and the Unbanded cigar. Saturday we will have a Tasting seminar, meetings with manufacturers, lunch and door prizes. Each registrant will receive a gift bag worth more than the $35 admission fee. To reserve your spot now, email Liz@cigarmedia.tv. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Be a part of the show while participating in the chatroom. Enter April's Palio contest to win a black Palio cutter by sending a photo of you or your friends enjoying a cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Don't forget to include your mailing address and type "Palio" on the subject line.) To see the contest pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. Remember you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win. March's contest winner of a black Palio cutter is David Dennis. Cigar of the Week - Toro y Leon Habano Claro Exclusivo This exceptional cigar is a mélange of carefully selected and extremely aged tobacco leaves from Toro y Leon's fields in Esteli and Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua. Born from Cuban-seed long-filler and binder, these cigars are all draped in a rare Habano-seed “desflorado” wrapper. The plants require constant vigilance and when the flower buds are just getting ready to bloom they are cut off giving the tobacco an extra rich and smooth flavor, making this type of wrapper to be among the best and the most expensive available anywhere. Other Habano Claro sizes: RETAIL NAME FACTORY NAME RING GAUGE LENGTH Dorado No. 2 Viñetas 50 6" Prominente Selección No.3 50 7-3/4" Histórico Selección No.1 48 7" Exclusivo Julietas 46 7" Elegancia Calypsos 35 7-1/4" No. 4 Populares 42 5" Famoso Deliciosos No. 2 52 5" Prestancia Centro No. 2 38 6-1/4" What else have you been smokin' Dale? El Centurion Robusto - 5” x 50 - A Nicaraguan puro made by Pepin Garcia utilizing Criollo ‘98 and Corojo ‘99 tobaccos that were matured for 3 years prior to rolling wrapped in an oily Habano leaf. This line was kicked off with only 850 boxes in 2007. Coffee, spice, caramel, cedar and roasted nuts are just some of the well balanced flavors in the full bodied smoke. The cigar starts off with that signature Pepin pepper in a creamy base. A light fruitiness like Bartlet pears appears occasionally throughout the cigar. The room aroma is bold and leathery. A truly wonderful cigar that pairs well with coffee or good brandy. Thanks to Paul P. for sharing this cigar - it’s right in my wheelhouse! La Escepcion Edicion Regional Italia, Selectos Finos (panatela) - 6.5” (166mm) x 38 - This regional edition revives an old Cuban brand that was established in the 1850’s and was discontinued in 1989. Habanos SA released 2000 boxes of this in 2011 for the Italian market, packaged in dress boxes of 25. Many thanks to Mark Neff for giving me the opportunity to try this cigar, which by the way, is a cigar worthy of a limited edition. Superior construction with a silky smooth Colorado Claro wrapper. The draw is just barely snug at the start, but opens up nicely after about ½”. Medium bodied, cool smoke is produced in spades, with a sweet cedar and light earthy core of flavors. The cigar is complex, offering additional flavors all along it’s length - black tea, citrus, sugar cane sweetness, light coffee and mild white pepper are just some of the overtones that easily were noted. A very nice cigar with a sophistication to it. Perfect anytime, but one I’d especially choose for a formal occasion. What else have you been smokin' Bob? CAO OSA SOL Lot 50 Cabaiguan Maduro Robusto - Craig inspired me. Also smoked more of the Flor de Copan - not a bad filler stick.. What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, the Avo Heritage Short Robusto cigar was provided by Jeff Curtis. Bob: Distinct hay aroma on the prelight sniff test. It's a nubby or what is now being called a half corona by some. Paired with Frogs Leap Chardonnay 2010 which is a herbal, astringent, crisp wine, the cigar is medium flavored but too much strength. The Cigar has a nutty retrohale. Together, the cigar is elevated with more smoothness and less bitter flavor. This cigar seems to burn hot and has a leathery, nutty retrohale but with too much nicotine. Wine was GR8T with or without the cigar. Last ⅓ of the cigar I got some leather and coffee flavor but it was too late to save this stick. Now I need to brush my teeth... Dale: Peaty barnyard aroma on the prelight. Wrapper is a gorgeous, oily Colo Maduro color. Good draw and good construction. Full bodied with a leather core. Some toffee sweetness, coffee and a touch of toasted nuts. Copious amounts of cool smoke. Some tannins in the last half gave good balance to the savory flavors. A bit strong, but not overly - best for pairing with a peaty Scotch like Lagavulin or Talisker, or maybe a big tawny Port. I think Honduras tobacco, no guess as to mfg. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, or would like to provide 2-4 What's my Band? cigars, please email liz@cigarmedia.tv. 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Dale and Executive Producer Liz interview Ron Barker of CigarVolante, Paul Bush of Flatbed Cigars, (makers of Panacea cigars) and Katherine Dey of Bailey's Pub & Grille in Virginia where the Southside Cigar Club was holding an event sponsored by Pop's Tobacco. Topics include The Virginia Wine and Cigar Trail, the upcoming Tribute to the Wounded Warrior event and cigar pairings. Bob gives a special review of the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic from which he just returned. Listeners Chad Miller and Dan Crouch write in with a couple of cigar blending and flavor questions. The Cigar of the Week is the Alec Bradley Jazz. The Unbanded Cigar, the Perdomo Slow Aged 826 Natural Robusto, was provided by Dan Crouch. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Enter March's Palio contest by sending a photo of you or your friends enjoying a cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Don't forget to include your mailing address and type "Palio" on the subject line.) To see the contest pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. Remember you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win. The February contest winner will be announced on next's week show. Cigar of the Week - Alec Bradley Jazz What else have you been smokin' Dale? A tasting of sticks from the Big 3: Padron Serie 1926 #2 - 5.5” x 52 - Arturo Fuente King B - 6” x 55 - AB Rare & Fine Toro - 6” x 52 What else have you been smokin' Bob? Too many to list. Listen to Bob's ProCigar review for the details. What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, the Perdomo Slow Aged 826 Natural Robusto 5x52, was provided by Dan Crouch. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. Do you have a Cigar Review or a comment about the show? If you call and leave a cigar review or comment on the herfline and it is played on the show, you will receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send email to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Music provided by the Figurados and The Surfonics. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! Black Dog Coffee: http://www.blackdogcoffee.net/ Cigar Tourism: http://cigartourism.com/ Cigar Journal: http://www.cigarjournal.co/ Cuban Cigar Creation App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cuban-cigar-creation/id441057146?mt=8 DogWatch Cigar Radio iTunes App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dogwatch-cigar-radio-weekly/id338128296?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6 DogWatch Cigar Radio Android App: http://www.appbrain.com/app/dogwatch-cigar-radio/tv.wizzard.android.dogwatchsocialclub850 Esencia Cigars: http://www.esenciacigar.com/ La Palina: http://www.lapalinacigars.com/ La Tradicion Cubana: http://www.tradicion.com/ Miami Cigar and Company: http://www.miamicigarandcompany.com/ Mobile Stogie Pro App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-stogie-by-cigar-research/id395661756?mt=8 Mobile Stogie Ref App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-stogie-reference/id431376892?mt=8 Monte Pascoal Cigars: http://www.montepascoalcigars.com/ Palio Cigar Cutters:http://paliocutters.com/ Primer Mundo Cigars: http://www.primermundocigars.com Scotch Pro App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scotch-pro/id457390580?mt=8 Vanderburgh Humidors: www.vanderburghhumidors.com

October is Virginia Wine Month, and we're toasting Virginia's rich wine heritage in this special edition of HearSay. Joining us in studio is Norfolk's own award-winning winemaker, Andy Reagan, from Jefferson Vineyards in Charlottesville, to talk about this year's harvest. We'll also talk with Virginia's Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Todd Haymore, who is working closely with First Lady Maureen McDonnell to promote Virginia's wines across the commonwealth and around the world. Hampton Roads Magazine's Patrick Evans-Hylton is also in studio to share his Virginia wine favorites.