Black Women Who Wine

Christmas is a month away and for those with items still on their lists, time is winding down. Wine, cider, spirits, are all great gifts, but we know we all have friends and family members who do not drink, are too young to consume alcohol, or who live further away and we don’t want toContinue reading

One Wine Weekend in October

Over the past weekend, Black Women Who Wine explored three wineries never visited before. On Saturday, we held our October meet-up at 12 Ridges Vineyard on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a high altitude winery focused on sparkling wines using the Traditional Method originating from the Champagne, France region. This winery opened in 2019Continue reading “One Wine Weekend in October”

Hello Skin Contact Wines

Skin-contact, also known as orange or amber wines because of their hue, are wines made from white grapes that are vinified in the same way red ones usually are. The longer contact with skin aplifies flavors and give the wine a bolder hue. One, where do you get these wines from? Even though they areContinue reading “Hello Skin Contact Wines”

Fall Winery Tour 2021: A Recap

On September 18, we embarked on our first ever Fall Winery Tour. Eight Black Women Who Wine visited three wineries – Barboursville Vineyards, Chestnut Oak Vineyard and Early Mountain Vineyards. We received excellent transport service from A&A Limousine based out of Charlottesville. First stop: Barboursville Vineyards Our first stop, Barboursville Vineyards, was a fan favoriteContinue reading “Fall Winery Tour 2021: A Recap”

Black Women Who Wine Experience Pippin Hill

Pippin Hilll ranks among the most visited and lauded wineries in Virginia. Known for its picturesque entrance, mountain views, and cuisine, it is a popular choice for weddings, wine tours and foodies. Over the weekend we got to experience Pippin Hill. Nine Black women in non profits and Black business owners came together for aContinue reading “Black Women Who Wine Experience Pippin Hill”

Navigating Dog-Friendly Wineries When You’re Not a Dog Person

Wineries seem ideal for dogs. Wide open spaces and outdoor seating means dogs can run and play and owners can enjoy wine while getting their dogs out of the house. Some wineries even offer dog treats and water. But not everyone goes to a winery to hang out with pups. In face, some people don’tContinue reading “Navigating Dog-Friendly Wineries When You’re Not a Dog Person”

Winery Review: Red Heifer Winery

This weekend some black women who wine had the pleasure of visiting Red Heifer Winery in Smithsburg, MD. Smithsburg is a little under 3 hours from Pennsylvania and about 3.5 – 4 hours from Virgnia. Red Heifer is one of the wineries included in those that are part of the Maryland Wine Pass. The wineryContinue reading “Winery Review: Red Heifer Winery”

Worth a Trip? Stable Craft Brewing

Wineries and breweries can be far away. They need space after after all. So before committing to a trip to what sometimes turns out to be the middle of nowhere, it is good to know if the trip is worth taking. Over the past weekend, we visited Stable Craft Brewing in Waynesboro, VA. As withContinue reading “Worth a Trip? Stable Craft Brewing”

Winery Visit: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

The three-day weekend is over, but for for some it was a four-day weekend. If any newish venue in central Virginia deserves taking a day off to visit, it is Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard. Located in Keswick, VA, the location has become an Instagram darling for its eclectic decor and in lush color paletteContinue reading “Winery Visit: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard”

Eat and Drink Red on Juneteenth

June 19th is Juneteenth. Widely seen as a regional holiday that people in Texas and some other southern states recognized, Juneteenth has come to the forefront nationally in recent years, partially due to the growing desire of others to learn more about Black culture and reckon with the Unites States’ racist systems and backbone ofContinue reading “Eat and Drink Red on Juneteenth”