Eastwood Farm and Winery is somewhat the new kid on the block. It opened in 2018 and due to the pandemic, many still don’t know about it. So, we decided to check it out and see what the buzz is about for a Mommy and Me winery day. We chose Eastwood for this particular eventContinue reading “Winery Review: Eastwood Farm and Winery”
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It’s okay…to not like Rosé
Rosé. It’s trendy. It’s here to stay. I don’t like it. Rosé is made from red grapes, therefore making it a red wine (though with a much lighter hue). Just give me a full-bodied red. It’s more flavorful, has a higher alcohol content and is probably just a better wine. I’ve tried to like rosé.Continue reading “It’s okay…to not like Rosé”
Mead in Maryland
Mead is truly an acquired taste…or rather you like it or you don’t. If you’re not a fan of sweet wine – or sweet things in general – you probably do not like mead. But what exactly is mead? In its simplest form, mead is created by fermenting honey and water. Most likely, you’ve hadContinue reading “Mead in Maryland”
Virginia Governor’s Cup Trail: First Stop, Bluestone Vineyard
Over the weekend we started our quest to try some of the wines that took home gold in the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup. Our first stop was Bluestone Vineyard. Bluestone is located in Bridgewater, Virginia, and thus part of the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail. This was our first time visiting Bluestone and we chose itContinue reading “Virginia Governor’s Cup Trail: First Stop, Bluestone Vineyard”
Weekend Wandering
This weekend marked the beginning of spring, and while covid-19 remains a very real problem, the thought of enjoying wineries without freezing outdoors is nice. This weekend, we went in a different direction when thinking of Virginia wineries and visited Lazy Days Winery and Mountain Cove Vineyards. Lazy Days is located in Amherst, Virginia, andContinue reading “Weekend Wandering”
What is the Virginia Governor’s Cup?
Virginia wine is in the news as winners of the Virginia Governor’s Cup were announced recently. The annual competition is a big deal, but what is it exactly? The Virginia Wineries Association hosts the competition annually in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association. For the 2021 competition, 16 judges sampledContinue reading “What is the Virginia Governor’s Cup?”
Winery Spotlight: Stone Tower Winery
Even though the pandemic rages on, many wineries are still working hard to give supporters a safe, get-away-from-reality experience. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg is one. I visited Stone Tower for the first time in January. If you know Leesburg, you know this winery is one that people constantly rave about. I understand why. WithContinue reading “Winery Spotlight: Stone Tower Winery”
A Letter from the Founder
Thanks for taking the time to visit Black Women Who Wine. I’m passionate about where I live, work and play and wineries – and agrotourism in general – are a big part of that space. Born and raised in Nelson County, VA, agriculture has been a big part of my life. However, only in recentContinue reading “A Letter from the Founder”