Thibaut-Janisson The Spirit of Virginia
To most Virginia wine lovers, French ex-patriot, Claude Thibaut is well-known for his strides in placing Charlottesville on the map for sparkling wine. After earning his winemaking degree from the...
View ArticleSip & Shop-Mixing Pleasure with Pleasure
A fashion evening with a recipe for success in any ladies book! Thursday evening Early Mountain Vineyards introduced the winery to fashionistas from Northern Virginia all the way down to Central...
View ArticlePairing Oysters and Virginia Wines, A Winning Combination
Great minds drink alike! My husband and I recently had the pleasure of being invited to a mid-week patio dinner party. Hosted by Bill and Joyce Sykes, to christen their new stone patio and inspired by...
View Article2 Degrees of Separation in the Wine Industry
March 31st was a week set aside for family, friends and wine. Bill Curtis & Gabrielle Rausse enjoying Thibaut Janisson at Tastings I had planned to show my semi ex-patriot sister (living part time...
View ArticleEveryday is a Good day for Virginia Bubbly
While the Champagne region of France claims the name, other countries including the United States of America are establishing their own reputation using traditional Chardonnay grapes as well as Pinot...
View ArticleHoliday Fun at the Vineyards
Thibaut Janisson My Favorite Gift Food, Family, Celebrations, Shopping! It’s the holidays and the pressure is on to entertain, so why not make life easy? Here are some ideas of upcoming events at our...
View ArticleTrump Estate Winery, Albemarle House and Virginia Wine Chat
Friday afternoon, one week before Christmas, a pot of stew simmering on the stove and a glass of crimson Cabernet Sauvignon smiling at me next to my laptop. The last thing I need to do is write a blog...
View ArticleAn Estate Home Worthy of Celebration
For many weekend visitors, the Piedmont region of Central Virginia is an escape from the hectic work week and a get-away to explore scenic byways through rolling hills, countryside rich in history and...
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