Wine Spot

Washington Wine Academy schools us

The Washington Wine Academy is putting its knowledge to the test with its first store. The new Crystal City Wine Shop goes beyond local standards, stocking labels from...

Open Tap

Aida Bistro throws a keg party

Joe Barbera is saving the planet, one keg at a time. By his estimate, the owner of AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar in Columbia has saved more than 7,000 bottles and corks from...

New Glasses

Zaytinya evolves its wine list

Lucas Paya spent five years pairing some of the world's most exciting food with wine as a sommelier at Spain's now-shuttered El Bulli. Now he's bringing that creative skill to the...

Community Cup

29 Vines opens its garage door

Virginia winemaker Matt Barbagallo calls himself a garagiste. And he is precisely that--a backyard blender. Barbagallo grows 29 Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Concord plants in...

Cab Ride

Take a trip to Virginia's newest winery

France has A.O.C.; Virginia now has RdV. The new Virginia winery, RdV, has taken a distinctly French approach to its wines, planting Bordeaux grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon,...

Byrd Bath

Blackbyrd pours excellent companions for its oysters

Despite its airborne name, Blackbyrd Warehouse is all about seafood. The new restaurant and lounge specializes in shellfish platters, oyster happy hours, and wines that are...