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A community of artisans draw out the story in every vintage, crafting wines that embody both Old World grace and southern grit. The history of our wine region will continue to be written in the years to come.

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September 30, 2024

A Toast to October in Virginia

As crisp autumn air settles over Virginia and leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, the magic of the season fills the vineyards. October marks Virginia Wine Month—a perfect […]

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September 19, 2024

Chardonnay: Lush & Eclectic

In the heart of Virginia’s wine country, you’ll discover wines that honor tradition and others that take a daring turn. In both instances, Virginia’s winemakers have taken classic grape varieties […]

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August 21, 2024

10 Ways to Plan Your Perfect Fall Getaway to Virginia’s Wine Country

As the summer heat turns into crisp autumn and the leaves begin to turn, there’s no better time to explore Virginia’s wine country. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or […]

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July 16, 2024

Cabernet Sauvignon: Subtle & Savory

In the heart of Virginia’s wine country, you’ll discover wines that honor tradition and others that take a daring turn. In both instances, Virginia’s winemakers have taken classic grape varieties […]

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May 30, 2024

Savoring Summer with Virginia Wine

Summer is here, and there’s no better time to dive into the world of Virginia Wine. As the vineyards come to life and the days stretch longer, it’s the perfect […]

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April 18, 2024

Taste Virginia’s Finest with the 2024 Gold Medal Wine Trail

Explore Virginia’s award-winning wine scene with the 2024 Gold Medal Wine Trail! This exciting adventure invites wine enthusiasts to discover the finest offerings across the Commonwealth. Featuring 78 gold medal-winning […]

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April 5, 2024

Virginia is home to Wine Region of the Year

2023 Wine Region of the Year Charlottesville, Virginia, and the Monticello AVA win the 2023 Wine Region of the Year at Wine Enthusiast’s 24th Annual Wine Star Awards. In the […]

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March 12, 2024

The 2024 Governor’s Cup goes to…

2024 Reveal After receiving 752 entries, judges awarded 138 gold medals to 79 wineries, cideries and meaderies located across the Commonwealth. Central Virginia wineries earned the highest number of gold […]

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February 15, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup Medalists

The 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup medalists are here! After evaluating over 750 entries, world-class judges, led by competition director Frank Morgan, awarded 138 gold medals to 79 wineries, cideries and […]

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January 5, 2024

A Look into the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup

Annually, the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition is an opportunity to highlight Virginia’s top wines and celebrate the impressive work of winemakers across the state.  As we look forward to the […]

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