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Winning Virginia Wines at the 2025 DWWA

U.S. wines shine at the Decanter World Wine Awards

By Annie Tobey | June 18, 2025
The Best of Class winners in the inaugural Virginia First Landing Cup spirits competition, 2025. Image by Todd Wright.
Annie Tobey

Winning Spirits in Virginia’s Inaugural First Landing Cup

Top distillers and products claim the spotlight

By Annie Tobey | June 5, 2025
A cocktail and an emptied flight at the Copper Fox Distillery Williamsburg tasting room. Credit: Annie Tobey
Annie Tobey

Copper Fox Distillery

Smoke, no mirrors

By Annie Tobey | May 29, 2025
Dhos Bittersweet NA spirit for article on non-alcoholic drinks
Annie Tobey

Treat Yourself to a Non-Alcoholic Buzz

Products that provide unadulterated pleasure

By Annie Tobey | May 23, 2025
Shug Lite beer and the dog, Sugar
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Shug Lite Beer and Dog Rescue Collaboration

A limited-release beer from Väsen Brewing to raise funds for Richmond SPCA

By Annie Tobey | April 9, 2025
Mimosa cocktails like you'd find on the Richmond Region Mimosa Trail mobile passport. Image by Bhofack2
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Traverse the Mimosa Trail in RVA

Now with a mobile passport for earning points and prizes

By Annie Tobey | October 23, 2024
Virago Spirits. Used for article on Virginia Spirits Month. Image by Annie Tobey
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21st Century Virginia Spirits

Virginia Spirits Month celebrates contemporary craft distilleries

By Annie Tobey | September 6, 2024
Soda-lovers online say Fluffy Coke is reminiscent of an ice cream soda.
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Fluffy Coke Recipe

This viral drink is even better than I thought it would be

By Kiersten Hickman, TheKitchn.com | September 4, 2024
Kernza fields in Salina, Kansas. Image by Amy Kumler.
Annie Tobey

A Taste of Sustainability: Hardywood Kernza Lager

New beer from a Richmond brewery highlights a regenerative grain

By Annie Tobey | August 29, 2024
By keeping a few key ingredients on hand, you can throw together these simple summer cocktails when friends drop by to visit or whenever the urge strikes. Keep it relaxed, informal, and Seriously Simple
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Simple Summer Cocktails and Bites

These recipes come together quickly with a few kitchen staples

By Diane Rossen Worthington | August 14, 2024

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