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The Winery at La Grange Commemorates First Export Shipment of Full Containers of Virginia Wine to China at Ceremony on Aug. 20
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A ceremony to commemorate the first two full containers of Virginia Wine exported to China was held on Mon. Aug. 20 at the Winery at La Grange in Haymarket, Va.
Robert Engle — Aug 21, 2012
OVER 60 RESTAURANTS AND WINE RETAILERS RECEIVE VIRGINIA WINE MASTER’S AWARDS
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The Virginia Wine Master’s Awards were distributed to 64 restaurants and wine shops throughout Virginia for 2011. This program highlights the businesses that are taking the localvore movement to the next level, specifically as it regards to their efforts in promoting and selling Virginia wines.
Mary Catherine Searson Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Jul 25, 2012
Virginia Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Wine at London International Wine Fair
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Virginia Wines continue to share the spotlight on the international stage, this time at the 2012 London International Wine Fair (LIWF), where award-winning wineries from the Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads Regions will be pouring May 22 - 24.
Karen Batalo Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — May 22, 2012
Virginia Wines Shine at 29th San Diego International Wine Competition
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Virginia Wines continue to show well on the international stage, this time at one of the longest running wine competitions in the United States. Barrel Oak, Ingleside, Keswick and North Gate Vineyards all were awarded gold medals, and Barrel Oak, Gray Ghost, Ingleside, Jefferson and Keswick Vineyards were awarded silver medals at the 29th San Diego International Wine Competition held March 10 -11, 2012.
Karen Batalo Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Apr 26, 2012
Governor McDonnell Showcases Virginia Wines, Food, Tourism and Film in Québec
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Office of the Governor — Apr 12, 2012
Governor McDonnell Showcases Virginia Wines in California
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Governor Bob McDonnell welcomed top wine and travel journalists and industry leaders at a special event March 27 in San Francisco to promote Virginia’s wine, tourism and film industries.
Office of the Governor — Mar 28, 2012
Governor McDonnell Announces Glen Manor Vineyards Awarded 2012 Virginia Governor’s Cup
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Governor Bob McDonnell, who championed major changes to the Virginia Governor's Cup competition last year that made the event one of the most stringent and thorough wine competitions in the United States, has awarded the 2012 Virginia Governor's Cup to Glen Manor Vineyards 2009 Hodder Hill Meritage.
Office of the Governor — Feb 23, 2012
Virginia Wine Industry Jobs Grow by 50%; Economic Impact Doubles, New Study Finds
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Economic Impact of Virginia Wine Industry Increases 106% to $747 Million Over Figures from Last Study in 2005.
Jeff Caldwell Office of the Governor — Feb 02, 2012
Virginia Wines Awarded 22 Medals at 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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Twenty-two awards went to Virginia wines at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition last week, including one Best in Class and one Double Gold. This competition is the largest competition of American wines in the world.
Mary Catherine Searson Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Jan 13, 2012
Virginia Named One of the 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2012 by Wine Enthusiast
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named Virginia as one of the 10 best wine travel destinations for 2012. The article, listed online and in the February issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, highlights Virginia as one of only three domestic destinations to make the list of wine regions that are ideal for wine lovers to visit in 2012.
Office of the Governor — Jan 04, 2012