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Breaking News July 1st: On the 50th Anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris” Tasting (CA vs. French Wines), Virginia Wines Post the Highest Scores in All Categories, at a Blind Judging at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris!
Wine Writer Frank Morgan Reports on How Virginia Wines “Showed up–and Showed Off in Paris Wine blogger Frank Morgan (“Drink What YOU Like”) just returned from having co-organized a landmark tasting of Virginia wines in a blind tasting against comparable French counterparts, at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. He writes, “What began as an idea […]
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Hark Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2023 Wins 2026 Monticello Cup
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier announced the winner of the 2026 Monticello Cup (best of the 12 gold medals in the competition) at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville on Friday, June 27th. Hark Vineyards winemaker AJ Greely accepts the 2026 Monticello Cup from VA Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier Out of the 12 […]
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Pollak Vineyards to Hold “An Evening with Richard Leahy” on Virginia Wine, with Wines and Dinner, July 3rd, 6-8pm
As part of Pollak Vineyards’ “America 250 Series”, Pollak Vineyards will hold “An Evening with Richard Leahy,” author of the Beyond Jefferson’s Vines: the Evolution of Quality Wine in Virginia, the definitive book on Virginia wine, on Friday, July 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at their Greenwood winery near the intersection of Rts. 250 and 151. […]
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Monticello Wine Trail Announces 2026 Monticello Cup Gold Medal Winners
The Monticello Wine Trail has officially announced the 2026 Monticello Cup Gold Medal Winners, recognizing excellence in winemaking across the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) and celebrating the depth, diversity, and continued momentum of Virginia wine. Organized by wine educator and writer Frank Morgan, the Monticello Cup competition highlights standout winesfrom across the region, judged […]
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Tracey Love Named 1st Executive Director of the Monticello Wine Trail
The Monticello Wine Trail has appointed Tracey Love as its first Executive Director, marking a new chapter for the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) as it builds on its national momentum. The region was named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year in 2023, a recognition that underscored both its quality and collaborative spirit. The […]
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Another Exciting Chapter in Virginia’s Wine Story — Veritas Vineyards to Transition to New Ownership
It has been a dynamic, and at times unforgiving, spring for Virginia wine — early bud break, a punishing frost, … Continue reading →
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VA Wine Industry Fundraiser at Hazy Mtn. Vineyard, Sat. 4/25, 6-9pm, to Feature Live and Silent Auction, Hors d’Oeuvres and VA Wine
You may have heard that the Virginia (and Maryland) wine industries were hit hard this week by a freeze, following an early budbreak and most vineyards had green shoots out already, making the crop vulnerable to the freeze with temperatures in the mid-20s F. Despite lighting fires, using fans, and other methods, damage was widespread […]
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How to Explore the Gold Medal Wine Trail This Spring
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 […] The post How to Explore the Gold Medal Wine Trail This Spring appeared first on Virginia Wine Blog .
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Press Play: Meet the Makers of the Governor’s Cup®Case
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® […] The post Press Play: Meet the Makers of the Governor’s Cup®Case appeared first on Virginia Wine Blog .
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Valley Road Vineyards Earns the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup®
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 […] The post Valley Road Vineyards Earns the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup® appeared first on Virginia Wine Blog .
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Governor Spanberger Announces 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Winner: Valley Road Vineyards’ 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve
March 12, 2026 – During the annual Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup Gala at the Main Street Station, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Valley Road Vineyards of Afton had won the 2026 Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup competition with their 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. Following multiple rounds of rigorous blind tasting by nationally recognized wine professionals, […]
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Damien Blanchon Named 2026 “Grower of the Year” by the VA Vineyards Association
On February 25th, At the annual Virginia Vineyards Association Technical Meeting at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, the newly-appointed Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier (herself a Valley native) announced that the 2026 “Grower of the Year” Award given by the Association for exemplary work had been won by vigneron Damien Blanchon, both vineyard manager […]
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Wine of the Week: Veritas Petit Verdot 2019
In this wretched “winter of our discontent”, it’s vital to know you have enough full-bodied, rich red wines to last you through it. Virginia excels in producing varietal Petit Verdot, which has perfume, ripe black fruits, guts of deep but smooth tannins, and can handle oak well. Petit Verdot is also a critical component of […]
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