It is in Virginia wine country and may become the next big thing in wine. Petit Manseng produces the highest-quality wine of all the Manseng grapes: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Manseng Noir. It is named “petit” for its small, thick-skinned berries (a grower term...
Michael Shaps
What do you think of Virginia Wine?
People often ask, “What do you think of Virginia wine?” Usually, that’s a loaded question given away by body language and facial expressions. I cautiously answer, starting first with context. One must realize where Virginia is now, remembering that it wasn’t until 1976 that Virginia...