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Meet Winemaker Carl DiManno

Sep 5, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Jennifer Bryerton

President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards in Loudoun County, Carl DiManno came back to the East Coast after studying enology at the prestigious University of California Davis and consulting for various labels on both coasts. His contribution to Virginia’s growing wine region is evident in the winery’s most recent accomplishment—winning the 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup for its 2017 Vidal Blanc Passito. What inspired you to pursue a career in winemaking?
Rockbridge Guitars

Aug 31, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Dave Stallard

Charlottesville singer and songwriter Tara Mills hadn’t planned on falling in love with the Rockbridge OOO model guitar she has been playing for the last decade. A fellow musician and bandmate happened to be storing a collection of Rockbridge’s guitars in his house and, during a rehearsal, Mills picked up the OOO and started noodling on it. At ensuing jam sessions and rehearsals, Mills found herself gravitating to the triple aught more and more often.
Meet Viticulturist Sharon Horton

Aug 15, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Sarah Short |Mai Guss

Having grown up on a farm in the Midwest, Sharon Horton of Horton Vineyards finds the outdoors to be her oasis. What began for her and her husband, Dennis, as a small at-home vineyard in the 1980s has bloomed into a successful family-run contributor to the Virginia wine industry. Identified as having greatly influenced the wine landscape of Jefferson’s Virginia, the Hortons helped jumpstart the area’s direction by planting the first Viognier and Norton grapes.
Farm-to-Table Bits: Cheese Journeys from Fredericksburg, VA

Jun 25, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Mai Guss

Anna Juhl of Fredericksburg offers the most delicious of travel guide services—she curates “cheese journeys” around the most renowned cheesemaking regions in the world. The mission of the Cheese Journeys team is to create unique travel opportunities that allow you to experience cheese in ways most people never get to experience, from Tuscan caves to a homestay at a vineyard château in the French alps.
Farm-to-Table Bits: Petrossian Caviar Celebrates Centennial

May 20, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Mai Guss

Petrossian Caviar was founded in Paris in 1920 by two Armenian refugees who immigrated to France. The brand blossomed through the decades, becoming the leading purveyor of luxury caviar in the world. For their 100th anniversary celebration, they chose to make the journey from their base in Paris to collaborate with Virginia’s own Inn at Little Washington.
King Family Vineyards Wins 2024 Monticello Wine Trail Cup

Apr 30, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Mai Guss

The 33rd annual Monticello Cup Awards ceremony took place at the opening event of the 2024 Monticello Wine Week, a full week of celebrations honoring the Monticello Wine Trail and the best wines of the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA.) The Monticello AVA won the coveted Wine Enthusiast Wine Region of the Year Award in 2023, competing against illustrious regions from California, France and Italy.
Best Virginia Wines in 2024

Mar 13, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Mai Guss |Jennifer Bryerton

The Virginia Governor’s Cup has a rich history. It began in 1982 as a statewide competition to promote and encourage quality winemaking in our budding young wine industry. From that very first year, which was little more than 50 people celebrating in a field after a wine festival, the competition has grown exponentially. In 2012 they reformatted it as a professionally judged competition and gala event.
2024 Governor's Cup Case

Mar 9, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | R.L. Johnson |Mai Guss

The Virginia Governor’s Cup Awards is the state’s most prestigious wine competition. In 2024, professional judges led by Virginia wine expert Frank Morgan sampled over 750 of the best Virginia wines from among the 300-plus wineries across the state. Judges use the 100-point scale used by Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine & Spirits and many others to rate wines. This year, 79 wineries received a cumulative total of 138 Gold Medals.
Prince Michel Winery's New Vision

Mar 5, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Mai Guss

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery is a proudly woman-owned winery in Leon, Virginia. It was founded in 1982 by French entrepreneurs Jean and Sylviane DeLuc. Current owner Kristin Easter bought the already well-established winery and has maintained its standard of excellence for nearly two decades. The 70-acre property includes a winemaking facility, a tasting room and brewpub. Should you want to spend the night they also have four luxury suites available for accommodation.
Virginia Historic Garden Week 2024

Mar 1, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Jennifer Bryerton |Mai Guss

The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) was founded in 1920. Their mission is to restore and preserve historic landscapes around Virginia. They also have a passion for sharing knowledge about gardening. They have been organizing and hosting the unique annual Historic Garden Week (HGW) for nearly a century. HGW is the largest statewide event of its kind and exists to celebrate and support Virginia’s gardens and landscapes.