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Delfosse Vineyards and Winery Wins 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. The prestigious award was given during the annual Virginia Governor's Cup® Gala held at Main Street Station on February 23. In its 41st year, the competition received 614 entries from over 115 Virginia wineries, cideries and meaderies.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec.
  • "It is an honor to present this year's Virginia Governor's Cup® to the team at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
  • "Delfosse is adding an exciting new chapter to its venerable history and we look forward to all they do next as Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery."
  • Winemaker Andrew Bilenkij and owners Mike and Adrienne Albers accepted the Cup on behalf of Delfosse Vineyards and Winery.

Cana Vineyards Wins 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® with 2019 Unité Reserve

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg for its 2019 Unité Reserve—a signature estate red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The competition received a record-breaking number of entries this year—615 wines from over 100 Virginia wineries.

Key Points: 
  • Cana Vineyards' 2019 Unit Reserve earned the highest average score from a panel of esteemed judges who evaluated the wines based on appearance, aroma, flavor, commercial suitability and overall quality.
  • The 2019 Unit Reserve will be featured alongside 11 other wines in the Virginia Governor's Cup Case, a collection of the competition's 12 highest scoring wines.
  • The Virginia Governor's Cup Case includes a variety of styles and represents three leading wine regions across the Commonwealth: Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley.
  • The Virginia Wineries Association's Governor's Cup is held in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.