By Doug Fabbioli On April 21st, a large mass of frigid air settled on the Mid-Atlantic region after the warmest April on record in Virginia.

By Doug Fabbioli As a winemaker, I am often asked about my favorite wine or grape.  I love Zinfandel but it is difficult to consistently

By Doug Fabbioli I thought I would take this space to update you on the status of the spotted lantern fly (SLF), how they are

By Doug Fabbioli As the snow piles are melting down and we are seeing the ground again, I feel like we are hitting a fresh

By Doug Fabbioli New state representatives are coming to Richmond, and discussions have started about the laws regulating restrictions on farm wineries here in Virginia.

By Doug Fabbioli As 2026 begins, it is important to recognize things that can be improved from the previous year or years. Some adjustments may

By Doug Fabbioli The juice has been pressed from the fruit, fermentation is complete and now the wine is resting in vats or barrels. The

By Doug Fabbioli As the leaves are turning colors and the outdoor temperatures are dipping downward, many people start thinking about the ever-growing holiday season.

By Doug Fabbioli I recently received a substantial honor when the Loudoun Laurels Foundations named me a Loudoun Laureate. This organization recognizes leaders in the

Pictured above: The author mentoring Cana Vineyards winemaker, Melanie Natoli, many years ago. By Doug Fabbioli There has been a pretty significant shift in the