A bit of Portugal comes to Virginia

Article Abstract:

Horton Vineyards, a winery based in Virginia, has introduced Dionysus, a red wine that offers a blend of premium Portuguese red wine grape varieties Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cao. Dionysus, which is slated to be rolled out in fall 1999, will sell for $25 retail across the US. According to Horton Vineyards president Dennis Horton, he brought the Portuguese grape varieties to Virginia after learning that they were seldom infected with powdery mildew. Horton produced 1,200 cases of his new red wine in 1997 and is planning to double production levels by 2002.

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Winery introduces Dionysus, a red wine that offers a blend of premium Portuguese red wine grape varieties

United States, Product introduction, Company Planning/Goals, New Products/Services, Horton Vineyards Inc., Article, Dionysus

Rhone values are on the rise

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The Rhone Valley's red and white wines are doing consistently well in the categories of fine and rare wine tracked by the Wine Spectator Action Index and topping the list was Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin 1995.

Grape White Table Wines, Usage, Rhone Valley, White wines

Buying guide

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A buying guide recommending the best wines around the world based on their combination of score, price and availability is presented.

Wine & Brandy, Wine, Buyers guide