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Dream, Build, Pour: The Passion Behind Hampton Roads Winery
Starting a winery isn’t for the faint of heart—and David Sheldon, owner of Hampton Roads Winery in Surry County, Virginia, knows that better than anyone. After 25 years running a plastics factory in Massachusetts, David and his wife, Diane—a research chemist—decided...
The Game Changer Martini: How Lustau Vermut Made Me Fall in Love with Martinis
I’ll be honest — I never drank martinis. They always seemed a little too strong, a little too dry, and just not my thing. That all changed when I discovered Lustau Vermut, and now I can say with confidence — it’s a game changer! What makes Lustau Vermut so special?...
2025 Hudson Valley Wine Competition Results: Celebrating This Year’s Winners
For the past 17 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Chairwoman of the Hudson Valley Wine, Spirits & Cider Competition, held each September at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival in Rhinebeck, New York. When I look back over nearly two decades, I am truly amazed at...
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