Just the Right Spot - Hark Vineyards

• Posted on 19 October 2023
• Posted in Cabernet Franc, merlot, petit mansang, Petit Verdot, pinot gris/pinot grigo
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October is Virginia Wine month, and in honor of that, we revisit a winery that was highlighted last year—one that seems to have found just the right spot to not only grow grapes and make award-winning wines, but the right venue to focus on a passion. Virginia is a challenging area for growing vinifera grapes. This state brings bi-polar weather, with constant changes, pests, mold and mildew, and ever-changing terroir across the state. Some wineries have had to resort to adding events to recoup costs. It not only takes the right spot, but the right people, with the passion and determination to be successful in this industry.

“Hark,” it’s Virginia Wine Month

• Posted on 18 October 2022
• Posted in chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, merlot, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, pinot gris/pinot grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, tannat, Vidal Blanc
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It is not the season of the year, yet, where the word “hark” is used freely in word and song, but in this case “Hark” is quite appropriate to this week at City Vino and to October, which is Virginia Wine Month.
Our timely “Hark” in this situation is Hark Vineyards, in Earlysville, Virginia

2021 Virginia’s Governor’s Cup

• Posted on 16 March 2021
• Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, cider, merlot, Moscato, Nebbiolo, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot
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On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Virginia Wineries Association, Virginia Wine Marketing Board, and the Virginia Vineyard’s Association revealed the results of the 2021 Virginia’s Governor’s Cup competition.