The Petit Verdot (PV) grape’s origins in France date back to the 16th/17th century. The grape is believed to be the child of a grape called Balisca, which originated in Albania, and it was believed to have been brought to France by either the Romans or Greeks.
This Saturday, Fredericksburg celebrates Small Business Saturday. Small businesses provide the backbone to our community providing individuality, uniqueness, jobs and personalized customer service.
If Edwin’s name seems familiar, it should be. Edwin, along with his parents, owned The Virginia Wine Experience and Hop & Wine stores in Fredericksburg. Edwin will be in our store, pouring Lagariza Mencia among other Spanish wines for you to try. He would love to catch up with some former customers and make the acquaintance of other wine enthusiasts.
Rioja wines in all of their styles and colors are great food pairing wines, and are worth considering for your upcoming Spring meals and backyard parties.
Despite what Mother Nature may be doing outside right now, we have officially arrived at Spring. Here are four types of wine you should be drinking this Spring.