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East Coast Vines in Crisis and Picks | Annapolis News
Virginia’s wine world just had a dazzling win — over 100 wineries took home awards from a massive competition — but then nature threw a curveball. A brutal early frost, triggered by an unseasonably warm spring, destroyed tender new growth across the East Coast, leaving the 2026 vintage in serious jeopardy. Still, there’s plenty of great wine to enjoy now: Virginia’s cabernet franc and petite manseng shine bright, with standout picks like Glen Manor’s Vin Rouge, Woodbrook’s tropical white, Pollak’s Monticello Reserve Merlot, and Valley Road’s spicy cabernet franc. With over 300 wineries and…
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