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May 22, 2025
In Virginia’s wine country, history and innovation blend to create wines that reflect the true character of the land. From the early stages of grape growing to the careful craftsmanship […]
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May 8, 2025
Sip Virginia This Season As Virginia’s vineyards burst into bloom, wine country comes alive with color and warmth. Patios are open, the vines are growing, and the season is perfect […]
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March 14, 2025
2025 Reveal The 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition once again highlighted the excellence and innovation of Virginia’s wine industry, with over 600 entries resulting in 155 gold medals awarded to […]
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January 30, 2025
Every year, the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition celebrates the remarkable craftsmanship of Virginia’s winemakers and highlights the best the Commonwealth has to offer. As the 43rd year of this prestigious […]
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March 12, 2024
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
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
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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April 4, 2023
Each year, the top twelve Virginia wines entered in the Virginia Governor’s Cup competition go on to make up the Virginia Governor’s Cup Case. This award-winning lineup is a representation […]
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March 7, 2023
A Passport to Virginia’s Best Wines Virginia is home to over 300 wineries spread across 10 distinct regions, offering endless opportunities for #vawine lovers to explore. For a narrowed-down curation […]
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February 28, 2023
Since 1982, the Virginia Governor’s Cup® has highlighted the growth and innovation of the Virginia Wine industry. The competition, hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association, is one of the nation’s […]
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