Richard Leahy is a wine author and wine industry consultant specializing in regional wines east of the Rockies. He has been reporting on the wines of Virginia and other regional wine states since 1986. Richard works with numerous wineries, associations and state agencies, and is the Conference Manager for the largest wine industry trade show on the East Coast, the Eastern Winery Exposition.
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Tremain Hatch Wins 2024 VVA “Grower of the Year” Award
At the annual Virginia Vineyards Association meeting on Feb. 21st, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Matthew Lohr presented the annual Grower of the Year Award to Tremain Hatch, of Zephaniah Vineyards in Loudoun County. “He has been involved in the industry since he...
12th Eastern Winery Exposition to Take Place March 12-14th at the Oncenter in Syracuse
As the largest industry event east of the Pacific states, EWE provides Eastern U.S. and Canadian wineries, vineyards and suppliers with an affordable and professional meeting place, trade show and Eastern-focused conference. EWE Workshops & Conference. The 2024...