Rosé has come a long way in the past thirty years. I remember the days working in the wine industry, long before I had my own wine shop, when consumers would give me the stink eye if I asked them to taste a new rosé at the tasting table. Fast forward to today and many people still think rosé is sweet. Some can be, but the vast majority of rosés on the market are made in a dry style.

You might not think of wine or the wine industry when you think of Earth Day, but the wine industry is one steeped in protecting the planet and the environment. In fact, most of the wineries I represent in my shop are focused on this ethos. Choosing wines made with environmental stewardship in mind is one of the most delicious ways to celebrate Earth Day, and at Wine Gallery 108, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

I have been a champion and advocate for the Virginia wine industry long before I opened my own retail wine shop. I remember my first few visits to Virginia wineries back in the mid-2000s, and it made me wonder why no one was talking about this wine country at all. Fast forward to 2026 and the word is out — loud and clear — this region is one to experience and behold.

Walk into Wine Gallery 108 and you will immediately notice a difference from the ho-hum wine aisle at your local supermarket or big-box retailer. This wine shop exudes creativity, warmth, and hospitality.