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Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Competition celebrates yet another historic year for the Virginia Wine industry.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Competition celebrates yet another historic year for the Virginia Wine industry.
  • To earn a gold medal, a wine must achieve an average score of 90 points or higher on a 100-point scale.
  • Central Virginia wineries earned the highest number of gold medals, claiming an impressive 48% of the awards.
  • White wines followed suit, earning a substantial portion at a little over 31%, with Virginia Chardonnay earning 14 gold medals.

Six Virginia Wineries Exhibit at VinExpo Paris

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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In addition to the pavilion at Vinexpo Paris, the participating wineries were invited to a celebration of Virginia wine and cuisine at the residence of the U.S.

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  • In addition to the pavilion at Vinexpo Paris, the participating wineries were invited to a celebration of Virginia wine and cuisine at the residence of the U.S.
  • During the celebration, industry professionals, media and influencers sampled Virginia wines paired with foods crafted by Chef Ives Roquel, Executive Chef of the U.S.
  • "As a member of the Virginia Wine Board, and part of a family-owned winery, representing the Virginia Wine industry on a global stage is an honor.
  • We're thrilled to bring a taste of Virginia to France," said Aubrey Rose, treasurer of the Virginia Wine Board and co-owner of Rosemont Vineyards.

Charlottesville, Virginia Wins Wine Region of the Year

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlottesville, Virginia is named 'Wine Region of the Year' at the 2023 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, achieving global recognition in the world of winemaking. The award highlights the remarkable achievements in the wine industry, and honors Charlottesville's exceptional quality, innovation, and commitment to producing world-class wines.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlottesville, Virginia is named 'Wine Region of the Year' at the 2023 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, achieving global recognition in the world of winemaking.
  • This recognition from Wine Enthusiast has further established the Charlottesville area as one of the top winemaking regions in the world.
  • The region continuously garners attention and praise in the annual Virginia Governor's Cup Competition as well.
  • As the winner of Wine Region of the Year, Charlottesville will be featured in the Wine Enthusiast magazine's Best of Year issue and celebrated at the annual black-tie gala in February 2024.

Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.

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  • With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.
  • "The Virginia Wineries Association is thrilled to announce this incredible number of gold medal winning-wines," said Virginia Wineries Association President George Hodson.
  • "The gold medals span eight regions and are crafted with over 20 grape varieties all grown in Virginia, producing quality wines expressive of their farms and the Commonwealth of Virginia."
  • Beginning March 1, Virginia Wine fans eager to taste the winning wineries can sign up for the complimentary Gold Medal Wine Trail, a mobile passport that features the 66 gold medal winners.

Delicato Family Wines Forges Partnership with Francis Ford Coppola Winery

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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    Under the terms of the agreement, the Francis Ford Coppola wine portfolio and two facilities anchored in Sonoma County, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery located in Geyserville, including the Archimedes Vineyard, will join Delicato.
  • As a long-time leader in the wine industry, Francis Coppola will have an equity stake in Delicato Family Wines and join Delicato's Board of Directors.
  • "This is an exciting and significant expansion for Delicato Family Wines as we bring Francis Ford Coppola Winery and their brands under our portfolio.
  • Inglenook and Domaine de Broglie Winery and vineyard will remain separately owned and run by Francis and the Coppola Family.

Virginia's Barboursville Vineyards Takes Home 2021 Governor's Cup® with 2015 Paxxito

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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RICHMOND, Va., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Ralph Northam awarded the Virginia Wineries Association's 2021 Governor's Cup to Barboursville Vineyards for their 2015 Paxxito.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Ralph Northam awarded the Virginia Wineries Association's 2021 Governor's Cup to Barboursville Vineyards for their 2015 Paxxito.
  • The winning wine was revealed tonight during the annual Governor's Cup Celebration , which was held virtually this year.
  • The Virginia Governor's Cup, hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association, is one of the most stringent wine competitions in the United States.
  • Underscoring its Governor's Cup win, two additional Barboursville wines received honors in the competition, giving the vineyard a total of three wines in the Governor's Cup Case this year.

Quinta dos Vales Introduces the Winemaker Experience - Turning Wine-Lovers Into Wine-Makers

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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The Algarve-based winery has created The Winemaker Experience, a unique project that sees enophiles become wine-makers, each with their own vineyard plot.

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  • The Algarve-based winery has created The Winemaker Experience, a unique project that sees enophiles become wine-makers, each with their own vineyard plot.
  • Each participant has as much decision-making power as a winery owner would have, the difference being that they do not need to invest millions into the experience.
  • The vineyard parcels are adjusted in size so that the average grape yield corresponds to a barrel of wine, 225 litres.
  • Several of the participants of The Winemaker Experience also own holiday-homes overlooking the vineyards of Quinta dos Vales, so that when they are on-site and making their wine they stay in their very own homes.

Quinta dos Vales Introduces the Winemaker Experience - Turning Wine-Lovers Into Wine-Makers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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The Algarve-based winery has created The Winemaker Experience, a unique project that sees enophiles become wine-makers, each with their own vineyard plot.

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  • The Algarve-based winery has created The Winemaker Experience, a unique project that sees enophiles become wine-makers, each with their own vineyard plot.
  • Each participant has as much decision-making power as a winery owner would have, the difference being that they do not need to invest millions into the experience.
  • The vineyard parcels are adjusted in size so that the average grape yield corresponds to a barrel of wine, 225 litres.
  • Several of the participants of The Winemaker Experience also own holiday-homes overlooking the vineyards of Quinta dos Vales, so that when they are on-site and making their wine they stay in their very own homes.

Zonin Family Global Portfolio Expands to South Africa

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Zonin also owns Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia, and the family has just introduced three California wines under the 100 Nails Ranch label.

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  • Zonin also owns Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia, and the family has just introduced three California wines under the 100 Nails Ranch label.
  • Wines from South Africa are up 16% in case volume, according to the September 2020 Gomberg Fredrikson Report.
  • "Though ahead-of-the-curve U.S. consumers are aware of the fantastic values coming out of South Africa, they may not be familiar with this particular area.
  • The Zonin family portfolio includes nine wineries located in the seven most prestigious wine growing areas in Italy, as well as California, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand.

Iconic Williamsburg Winery in Virginia For Sale

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Established in 1985 and never before offered for sale, The Williamsburg Winery Ltd. is available for $40 million through Virginia Estates, the foremost vineyard and winery brokerage on the East Coast.

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  • Established in 1985 and never before offered for sale, The Williamsburg Winery Ltd. is available for $40 million through Virginia Estates, the foremost vineyard and winery brokerage on the East Coast.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201022006036/en/
    This represents a once in a multi-generational opportunity to acquire an iconic, well-established, internationally acclaimed hospitality business with strong brand recognition, said Rick Walden of Virginia Estates, and co-listing agent.
  • Located only minutes from historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia on the central East Coast (mid-Atlantic region) of the United States, The Williamsburg Winerys extensive facilities are spread out on 342 acres known as Wessex Hundred.
  • An experienced and talented management team and winemaker remain in place at The Williamsburg Winery.