Governor’s Cup

April 16, 2026

Spring breathes new life into Virginia’s vineyards. As buds break and the days grow brighter, the entire state begins to stir with energy and color. It is the perfect moment […]

April 1, 2026

The 2026 Governor’s Cup® Competition was a standout year for Virginia Wine. From 224 gold medal-winning wines and ciders, the 12 top-scoring wines were selected for the Virginia Governor’s Cup® […]

March 19, 2026

Virginia Wine’s biggest night of the year delivered a historic win. From a record-breaking field of more than 670 entries in the 2026 Governor’s Cup® Competition, one wine rose to […]

February 26, 2026

A record-breaking 670+ wines were submitted to the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition, marking the largest field in the history of the event. Each wine was poured blind and presented […]

February 12, 2026

Each year, the Virginia Wine community gathers to recognize and celebrate exceptional wines and ciders from across the Commonwealth. The Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition exists to spotlight the craftsmanship, creativity, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]