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Dawn Mayhew Merritt is a native Virginian, communications professional and self-described wino. Her philosophy: “Think globally. Drink locally.” She loves the quality and variety of Virginia wines, but is willing to try anything. Comments:

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Sweet on Chateau Morrisette

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Chateau Morrisette Sweet Mountain Laurel (NV) White grape juice. ‘Nuf said. Okay, for those of you looking for a more extensive...
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Chateau St. Jean lacks hospitality

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Cheap Wines for Cheap Times® Chateau St. Jean 2008 Chardonnay I don’t love it. I don’t hate it. It’s OK. I know that’s...
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Bargains wines: A tale of two Chardonnays

A “bargain” wine’s no bargain if you don’t like it. I found that $9.99 can buy two very different Chardonnays – one...
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Barrel Oak Norton: Another WOW from BOW

Barrel Oak Winery 2008 Norton Norton is often hailed as the true Virginia wine because the grape was first produced in Richmond, Virginia, in 1820 (by...
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Crowing over Jefferson's Own Terre Rouge

Jefferson’s Own Terre Rouge Red Table Wine (NV) Jefferson Vineyards Another impulse purchase while browsing at Total Wine – this one...
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Ravenswood Chardonnay: Quoth the raven, “Drink some more!”

Cheap Wine for Cheap Times® Ravenswood Vintners Blend 2007 Chardonnay After a disappointing foray into Maryland wines (more on that in my next...
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Silverwing Riesling: Refreshing citrus treat

Cheap Wine for Cheap Times® Silverwing 2008 Riesling Great Southern (Australia) On a recent trip to Total Wine, I did something that I’ll...
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Black Mountain Merlot: Cheap price, tastes nice

Cheap Wine for Cheap Times® Black Mountain Vineyard 2006 Merlot It’s easy to cut corners on a cheap white wine and still make something...
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Willowcroft “Home Winemaking” seminar this Sunday

If you’re feeling budget conscious these days, one way to bring down your wine expenses is to make your own! Willowcroft Farm Vineyards owner...
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Blackberry Witbier: Sam Adams makes beer for wine lovers

Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier Available in 6-pack or Summer Sampler 12-pack Yeah, yeah. This is supposed to be a wine blog. But having found a...
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