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Virginia Wine Week to Offer Love By the Glass – March 22-28
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Richmond, Va. (March 1, 2010) The Virginia Wine Marketing Office and the Virginia Tourism Corporation today announced Love By the Glass, the first-ever Virginia Wine Week. Wine lovers will celebrate Virginia Wine Week March 22-28, 2010 at more than 100 participating restaurants and wine shops across the state...
The Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office The Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Mar 01, 2010
2010 Virginia Governor’s Cup Medal Results
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Leesburg, VA –On January 23, the 2010 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition took place at Lansdowne Resort. This year the Virginia wine industry changed the Governor’s Cup competition from previous years. Only red wines were tasted (medals listed below). The coveted Governor’s Cup will be awarded to one of the Gold medal recipients at the Virginia Wine Expo’s Governor’s Cup Grand Tasting on February 26th, held in Richmond, Virginia.
Annette Boyd The Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Feb 09, 2010
Virginia Takes Home 24 Awards at the San Francisco Wine Competition
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San Francisco, CA – Proclaimed as the “Largest Competition of American Wines in the World,” last week the 2010 San Francisco Wine Competition awarded Virginia wineries with 24 awards. With over 63 professional judges on hand, the week-long competition presented Virginia with medals ranging from Gold, Silver to Bronze. Virginia excelled in the Cabernet Franc category where six wineries took home top awards. Another strong category for Virginia was Viognier, bringing home four medals....
Annette Boyd The Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Jan 15, 2010
Virginia Cider Makers Featured at Blair House Holiday Event
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Washington, D.C.—A special holiday showcase at Blair House, the nation’s official guesthouse, featured hard cider from Foggy Ridge Cider and Albemarle Ciderworks, two Virginia farm wineries. The Magazine Publishers of America and the US State Department hosted the December 7 gathering, which celebrated American artisan foods and beverages and featured historic rooms decorated by America’s top magazines.
Diane Flynt Foggy Ridge Cider — Dec 18, 2009
Benchmark Hospitality International Chefs to be Featured at The James Beard House, New York
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New York, October 2009 … For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Hospitality International chefs from the company’s fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts have been invited by the prestigious James Beard Foundation to cook at the storied James Beard House in New York City. What has become an annual tradition for Benchmark chefs was begun five years ago by Bob Zappatelli, who was Benchmark’s revered Vice President Food & Beverage. Mr. Zappatelli passed away last May 31st.
Mary Watson, Benchmark Hospitality’s Chief Wine Officer, has paired each course with fine wines. Included is her Signature Blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tannat -- “Mary’s Cuvée” -- created by Ms. Watson and produced by Virginia’s award-winning Corcoran Vineyards.
Ken Ellens Ken Ellens Communications — Dec 15, 2009
Patsy's Restaurant Celebrates the Release of 2007 Adagio Launch
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NEW YORK: Matthew Meyer, Master Winemaker at the Williamsburg Winery will partner with Executive Chef Sal Scognomillo, of the legendary Patsy’s Restaurant on the evening of Tuesday, January 19th to launch Matthew’s 2007 Adagio wine...
Courtney Darden The Williamsburg Winery — Dec 13, 2009
The Virginia Wine Board Welcomes Diane Flynt
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On December 2, 2009 the Virginia Wine Board welcomed Diane Flynt as its newest member. Diane is the owner and operator of Foggy Ridge Cider in Dugspur, Virginia. Appointed by Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Diane was formally sworn in for her duties in late November in preparation for the upcoming meeting. Virginia cideries come under Farm winery statute because they contain 18 percent or less of alcohol by volume.
Annette Boyd The Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Dec 09, 2009
9th Annual Norton Wine & Bluegrass Festival Oct. 3rd & 4th
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Visit Chrysalis Vineyards (Middleburg, VA) in the midst of harvest and experience their hottest festival of the year...
Hump Astorga Chrysalis Vineyards — Sep 14, 2009
Leadership Changes for the Virginia Wine Board
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Richmond, VA – On Thursday, August 20, 2009, at the Virginia Wine Board's quarterly meeting, John H. “Rock” Stephens of The Vineyard at Point Breeze, located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, was elected Chairman of the Virginia Wine Board. Jennifer “Jenni” McCloud of Chrysalis Vineyards, located in Middleburg Virginia was elected Vice Chairman, and Marcie Siegel of Sweely Estate Winery in Madison Virginia, joined the Board after being appointed by Governor Timothy M. Kaine on July 20, 2009. Other existing board members include: Dean Triplett of Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Luca Paschina of Barboursville Vineyards, Mills Wehner of Chatham Vineyards, Patrick G. Duffeler Sr. of Williamsburg Winery, and Ruth Saunders of Silver Creek Orchards.
Annette Boyd Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Sep 03, 2009
THE TIDES INN WELCOMES THE RETURN OF "WOMEN WILD ABOUT WINE"
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Weekends in October will once again bring together friends and fine wine in Virginia's Northern Neck.
IRVINGTON, VA (June 3, 2009) - The Women Wild About Wine Weekends at the Tides Inn returns in time for October's wine harvest and Virginia's wildly popular wine month. Virginia celebrates its 21st Virginia Wine Month with festivals, tours, concerts and more from the state's 140 wineries. October has become an eagerly awaited annual highlight as Virginia's wine production ranks fifth in the U.S...
Jeong Ku Hwang The Tides Inn — Jun 03, 2009