Vineyard & Wine Lore
Tales from the vineyard rows and tasting room. Explore the rhythm of the vineyard, winemaking traditions, and the stories behind the wines of Hiddencroft Vineyards.
-
Chambourcin Reserve – Hiddencroft Vineyards
A Study in Time and Oak Wine Description This Chambourcin Reserve represents another chapter in Hiddencroft’s ongoing exploration of how extended barrel aging shapes a wine’s character. While most red wines spend months…
-
Step Back in Time: How Virginians Celebrated Wine and Valentine’s Day in the Late 1800’s
Valentine’s Day in the late Victorian Era (1875–1900) was a mix of romantic traditions, elaborate Victorian customs, and commercialization, with some elements that are still recognizable today. The types of wines enjoyed during…
-
Feathery Autumn Dance
When the Grapes Are Gone: The Starling, Mockingbird, & Dogwood Ballet Every year, just after the final grape clusters are snipped from the vines and the vineyard begins to settle into autumn’s quiet…
