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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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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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June 30, 2021

Light & Bright Pairings

No matter the season or the taste you’re looking for, Virginia has something for everyone. With diverse soils and climates across the regions, Virginia’s wines and offerings provide something unique […]

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June 22, 2021

Plan your Dream Vacation in Virginia Wine Country

Summer is underway and vacation season is here! Now, more than ever, we all deserve to get away and relax. What better way to do that than sipping on local […]

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June 8, 2021

Make the Most of Rosé Day

After decades of listening to their land and navigating unpredictable conditions, Virginia winemakers have learned to excel at growing a wide variety of grapes and crafting unique wines. Virginia Rosé […]

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May 26, 2021

A Wine Lover’s Tasting Guide to the 2021 Governor’s Cup Case

The Governor’s Cup Case consists of the 12 highest-scoring Virginia wines from the Virginia Governor’s Cup competition. As the top-scoring bottles out of 544 entries from across the Commonwealth, these […]

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May 18, 2021

Welcome to Virginia Wine Country

From local wine lovers to travelers venturing near and far, Virginia Wine Country is ready to welcome you as you indulge in all our region has to offer.  Virginia’s bucolic […]

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May 3, 2021

Give the Gift of Virginia Wine this Mother’s Day

We all owe an extra nod of gratitude to the moms in our lives. Follow this guide to decide how to shower your moms with Virginia Wine this Mother’s Day.  […]

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April 22, 2021

Spring 2021: Vineyard Update

As the days grow longer and spring blooms across the state, Virginia’s vineyards are showing growth after months of winter dormancy. The vineyards are pruned and prepped to welcome bud […]

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March 10, 2021

2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Recap: Unveiling Virginia’s Finest

Each year, the Virginia Wineries Association’s Virginia Governor’s Cup® highlights the exciting things happening here in Virginia’s wine country and recognizes the wineries and wines that continue to put Virginia […]

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March 9, 2021

Remembering Steven Spurrier

Steven Spurrier was one of the most widely respected and beloved people in the wine industry. The entire Virginia Wine community is saddened by his passing and forever grateful for […]

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