Hello! My name is Paige and I am a wine lover. I started my love affair with wine when I moved to Virginia is 2012 to pursue my teaching career. I am still a teacher and also work part time at a local winery. So far, I have visited 66 Virginia wineries, a few in Pennsylvania, Canada and Italy.
Happy Wine Wednesday! This week our Q&A is with Virginia female winemaker, Kirsty Harmon. Not only is Kirsty the winemaker at Blenheim Vineyards but she is also the general manager. 1. What made you want to pick a career in such a male dominated industry? I got into wine by accident rather than through planning, … More Virginia Women in Wine Wednesday
This week I am back with another amazing female winemaker in Virginia, Corry Craighill. Corry is the winemaker at Septenary Winery. Read below for the full Q&A. 1. What made you want to pick a career in such a male dominated industry? It took me several vintages to realize that this job was going to … More Virginia Women in Wine Wednesday
The larger wine world is mostly dominated by men, but there are some amazing women in Virginia doing the damn thing. Every Wednesday I will feature a Virginia Woman Winemaker. They all graciously answered a few questions so be sure to follow along! This week I bring you Maya Hood White, Associate Winemaker and Viticulturist … More Virginia Women in Wine Wednesday
Paso Robles is home to more than 300 wineries spreading across the Paso Robles AVA and 11 sub AVAs. The region has more than 60 varieties of grapes on nearly 40,000 acres of vines. Reds dominate the region — Cabernet Sauvignon being the most planted grape. The region is also known for Rhone style blends … More Your Guide To Paso Robles
Traveling With Wine After traveling to several wine regions, I have learned a lot about traveling with wine. Of course shipping direct from the winery is the safest option. This option is great if the winery has shipping deals. Often times, you have to buy several bottles to make this option worth it. Typically it’s … More Paso Robles Wine Haul
Did you know that North Carolina is home to nearly 200 wineries across 3 growing regions? It has 5 AVAs and 5 wine trails. I had the pleasure of visiting last weekend — May also happens to be NC wine month! North Carolina is the only place in the world where every type of grape … More NC Wine Time
Hey guys, it has been a minute. I really do need to get better about blogging — maybe a mid new year’s goal! Do you need a weekend getaway? With summer right around the corner, this destination is the perfect spot for drinks, sea food, the beach, and more. Where to Stay If you are … More Your Guide To The Eastern Shore
I would have to say the best thing that has come out of Covid are Wine Tents. I have had the pleasure of visiting two wineries with Wild Tribe Co. Tents — Potomac Point Winery and Joleen Family Winery. Wild Tribe Co. is a glamping and events company that elevates outdoor experiences. They have teamed … More Boho Wine Tents & More
For the weekend of love, I ventured to Delaplane to hit up some wineries that I have been dying to visit! Where to Drink Our first stop was Arterra. They are known for making high quality, clean crafted wines — they only use native yeast, neutral oak, and no additives. I really enjoyed their reds, … More Wine Is My Valentine
Happy New Year! I took a mini break from posting and I hope to be back to regular blog content for 2021. I have so many goals when it comes to Sips and Trips with Paige and I hope to bring you amazing content this year! Before I dive in, I just wanted to take … More Ankida Ridge Vineyards
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