by Jeff Maisey | Aug 20, 2026 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey A couple of years ago, Annette Stone of The Green Onion restaurant in Ghent turned me on to the portfolio of vinos produced by French-based winemaker Mary Taylor. With the tagline “think outside the grape,” Taylor’s statement of purpose is inspiring:...
by Jeff Maisey | Jan 21, 2025 | Beer Reviews, Festivals, Horton, News, Robotham, Wine & Spirits
By Tom Robotham Last spring, I wrote an essay called “Leaving the Treehouse”—a reflection on my realization that it was time to vacate the apartment I had occupied for 17 years. I called it the Treehouse because it was on the fourth floor of an old building in West...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 18, 2024 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jim Roberts “Good things come to those who wait.” This is especially true in the world of distilling–where some spirits have to age for years before they are sold and consumed. With this in mind, we reached out to the distillers of Hampton Roads to see what...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 23, 2024 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon California After our Fall Arts Preview issue featuring Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary on the cover, I decided to uncork my bottle of Caymus 50th Anniversary for a private toast to life and the...
by veermagmain | Nov 24, 2023 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey I’m normally a $25-$50/bottle wine guy at home, but during the festive fall and holiday season this year I’ve splurged a bit, and the upgrades have been noticeable. Moone Tsai Howell Mountain 2018 Red Blend Napa Valley Lynn and I recently hosted a...
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 18, 2023 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
(Crystal Cameron-Schaad enjoys sharing an education in wine culture with patrons.) By Jeff Maisey For the more sophisticated traveler, experiencing a destination through its culinary and winemaking culture is an essential ingredient in understanding the uniqueness...
