May 21, 2012

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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Cover Feature: The Capital’s Hot Somms, The Commonwealth’s Hot Wines

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Flavor invited some of the Capital foodshed’s most influential sommeliers over for a drink to see which Virginia wines would impress them. By Bill Plante • Photographs by Molly McDonald Peterson     People have been making wine in Virginia since the 17th century. So why don’t diners see more Virginia wines on restaurant lists [...]

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