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Jazz and Virginia Wine: A Perfect Pairing
As I am preparing for the Mad Jazz VA wine festival this September, I’ve been sipping my way through some of Prince Michel's most delightful summer wines, and their Rapidan River collection is stealing the spotlight.
Stacy
Jul 272 min read


Join me for Wine, Jazz, and Community Vibes
They say Virginia is for wine lovers—but it’s for music lovers, too. And there’s nothing quite like the smooth sounds of jazz floating...
Stacy
Jun 262 min read


My Passion for Virginia Wine featured on NBC4 Washington’s “4 Your Reading”
Exciting news! I had the incredible opportunity to be featured on NBC4 Washington’s “ 4 Your Reading ” segment, where they highlight...
Stacy
Mar 161 min read


Allow me to reintroduce myself...My name is VA Wine Know
I've been delving into Virginia wine for as long as I can recall, dating back to when the state had fewer than 100 wineries. Now, with...
Stacy
Feb 271 min read


Sip, Swirl, and Color: Introducing Vineyard Vibes, an Adult Coloring Book
Now available for purchase on Amazon! Reduce stress, improve focus, and boost mindfulness with my new adult coloring book.
Stacy
Dec 23, 20241 min read


@VaWineKnow social update: Goodbye X. Follow me on Instagram and Threads only.
To all my original "OG" followers on social media: I began Virginia Wine Know in 2010 as a Twitter account. At that time, Twitter was a...
Stacy
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Discover Virginia's Vibrant Wine Festivals & Events
It's no secret that Virginia is known for its thriving wine industry, offering a variety of events throughout the years for wine lovers...
Stacy
May 1, 20242 min read


Uncorking the Perfect Holiday Gift: A Trip to your local Virginia Wine Shop
The 2023 holiday season is upon us, adorned with glittering lights, cozy evenings, and the delightful anticipation of gift-giving. As we...
Stacy
Dec 10, 20232 min read


Virginia Urban Wine Scene: Mermaid Winery
Wineries come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Long gone are the days of only being able to visit a winery in the country side. For...
Stacy
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Virginia Wine Gold
Virginia has a lot of award winning wines that have garnered acclaim throughout the years at competitions all over the globe. This is one...
Stacy
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Virginia Wine Love Weekend 2023
The very first "Virginia Wine Love" weekend was held May 13-14, 2023. Planned by the Virginia Wine Women, and promoted as the biggest...
Stacy
May 28, 20232 min read


#WCW: SIERRA @VAWINO.SIERRA
Q&A Blog Series: Melanated Queens of the #VAWine Scene Wine and love – what more could a girl ask for? This week, I want to introduce you...
Stacy Brooks
Aug 12, 20204 min read


#WCW RENEE @ CORK & KEG TOURS
Q&A Blog Series: Melanated Queens of the #VAWine scene You may recall from my last #wcw feature, I mentioned that there are two highly...
Stacy Brooks
Aug 6, 20204 min read


#WCW: DEANNA @ FRUITS & ROOTS
Q&A Blog Series: Melanated Queens of the #VAWine scene Did you know that three of the most popular and highly acclaimed Virginia winery...
Stacy Brooks
Jul 22, 20204 min read


#WCW: JANELLE @ BURGER & WINES
Welcome back to my new series featuring women of color sipping their way through Virginia wine country (and beyond). This week, meet...
Stacy Brooks
Jul 15, 20203 min read


RETURNING TO THE #VAWINE TRAIL
Virginia wineries are starting to re-open! And, if you’re like me you probably have a lot of questions. Most of the state is entering...
Stacy Brooks
Jul 8, 20202 min read


#WCW: CARLITA OF DIVINELITA
Q&A Blog Series: Melanated Queens of the #VAWine Scene There are so many bad-ass women doing wonderful things throughout the world of...
Stacy Brooks
Jul 8, 20203 min read


VA WINERIES BEGIN TO RE-OPEN
The last time I stepped foot on a Virginia winery property was March 15th. The very next day, the state of Virginia and most of the...
Stacy Brooks
May 29, 20202 min read


WHAT A TRIP! Q&A WITH CORK AND KEG TOURS
This Sip with me Sunday, I’m not on the trail but I am catching up on a fun adventure I had a few weeks ago with Cork and Keg Tours. You...
Stacy Brooks
Dec 28, 20194 min read


#WCW: Q&A WITH WINEMAKER DR. CHRIS WACHIRA
Women in wine are totally crushing it – literally! As part of my #WCW series, I am so excited to share my interview with Dr. Chris...
Stacy Brooks
Nov 27, 20195 min read
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