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I had the chance to join DuCard Vineyards for their annual Farm To Table Harvest Dinner. Here’s the recap! It has been a minute since I had ventured up to DuCard Vineyards – 11 years to be specific! The owner, Scott, emailed me recently and called me out on my absence...

DuCard was honored to be one of the wineries representing Virginia. Our Cabernet Franc finished fourth, so no medal but incredible pride and honor just in being there. Scott actually was there, in person, as it so happened to coincide with a “wine research trip”...

DuCard Vineyards in Etlan has been awarded three gold medals in the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Dubbed the “largest competition of North American wines,” the Virginia vineyard took gold with its 2023 Tana Chardonnay, 2023 Whetstone Chardonnay, and...

DuCard Vineyards founder Scott Elliff discusses a sensational 2023 vintage, the devastating April frost, and why the biggest wineries are changing hands. When Scott Elliff bought a farm in Madison County more than 20 years ago, he planted grapes on a whim because, as...

On Wednesday, VinePair named DuCard Vineyard’s 2024 Black Bear as one of their 30 Best Red Blends in 2026 in their Buy This Booze report. “Red blends aren’t a new concept — they’ve existed in regions like Bordeaux and the Southern Rhône for centuries — but it’s...

Joel Butler, America’s first Master of Wine, recently became aware of Virginia wine and the substantial new visibility it has been getting, and came out in late 2024 for an in-depth tour and tasting at a handful of select Virginia wineries. He published a four-part...

Armchair Expedition classes give participants a global view as they sip and learn. For wine lovers who enjoy learning about what’s in their glass, DuCard Vineyards offers an educational journey around the world of wine with no plane ticket required. The Armchair...

DuCard Vineyards in Etlan submits wines for review and competitions as most wineries do. It is a good way to get opinions on wine from the current vintage year from other wine experts in the field. Having the chance to get these thoughts is a good way to reinforce the...

DuCard Vineyards’ owner Scott Elliff was more than 1,100 miles from Richmond, on March 13 when Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 2025 Governor’s Case – the 12 best wines produced in Virginia and entered in the annual Governor’s Cup competition. Perhaps it was good...

DuCard Vineyards in Etlan is excited to announce a newly released wine that is four years in the making that will certainly bring an extra layer of cheer to your holidays. Introducing 2020 Dorothy’s Slippers Sparkling Norton Rose! Dorothy’s Slippers Sparkling Rose is...