May 20, 2013

Blind Tasting: Petit Manseng and Riesling

Flavor Magazine Late Spring 2012 Issue

by Bill Plante, photos by Molly McDonald Peterson And now for something completely different! For the past two years, the Flavor tasting panel has focused mainly on the better-known varietals of Virginia: Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Verdot reds, and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier whites. This year, our panel of local expert sommeliers explored two [...]

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Flavor’s Second Annual Virginia Blind Tasting (Reds)

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By Bill Plante, Photos by Molly McDonald Peterson Virginia wines are kicking glass and taking names. Winemaking in the Old Dominion has a long history – but it’s never been better than it is today.  That was the verdict of the Flavor tasting panel following a marathon night of sniffing, sipping, and savoring 74 Virginia [...]

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