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Gray Ghost Captures Gold, Sweeps 3 California Competitions!
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Gray Ghost’s 2010 Adieu captured Gold at the 2011 Monterey Wine Competition held in King City, California! As a result of this award, the Adieu will be featured at the 18th Annual Monterey Wine Competition Grand Tasting held in May.
Amy Payette Gray Ghost Winery — Apr 01, 2011
Payette Client Captures Top Honors
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Under the tutelage of Tom Payette, international winemaking consultant and second generation Emile Peynaud student, Fox Meadow’s 2008 Le Renard Rouge captured top honors at the 2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition.
Amy Kellert — Mar 11, 2011
Three Winemakers, Three Vineyards, Three Varietals, One Wine
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“Three winemakers, three vineyards, three varietals, one wine” is the unique tagline for a unique Virginia wine named “3”. A triumvirate effort from winemakers Emily Pelton, Jake Busching and Matthieu Finot was born over a friendly beer and a what-if statement.
Matthieu Finot — Feb 28, 2011
VA Agribusiness Council Awards Rausse Distinguished Service
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Richmond, Virginia – Gabriele Rausse, of Charlottesville, has been awarded the Virginia Agribusiness Council’s 2011 Distinguished Service Award during the Virginia Wine Expo on February 25, 2011 in Richmond. Rausse, a winery owner, consultant, and educator, was recognized by Virginia Agribusiness Council President Donna Pugh Johnson for his meritorious service to the State’s agribusiness industry.
Katie K. Frazier — Feb 28, 2011
2011 Virginia Grower of the Year Award
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The Virginia Vineyards Association Grape Grower of the Year award was presented to John H. “Rock” Stephens of The Vineyard at Point Breeze, located on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Annette Boyd Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Feb 21, 2011
Jefferson Vineyards and Barboursville Vineyards Receive High Honors at Winemaker Challenge
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Two Virginia wineries walked away with prestigious medals at the second annual Winemaker Challenge in San Diego, CA last month. Both Jefferson Vineyards, located in Charlottesville, VA and Barboursville Vineyards, located in Barboursville, VA each received a silver and gold medals for their wines.
Mary Catherine Searson — Feb 16, 2011
First Lady Maureen McDonnell to present VVA Grower of the Year Award
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Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell will present the Grower of the Year Award at the annual Winter Technical Meeting of the Virginia Vineyards Association, February 18th, in Charlottesville.
Bill Tonkins — Feb 14, 2011
Virginia Wine Gazette
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Editor Laura A. Rydin of Virginia Wine Gazette is pleased to announce several exciting changes to the Commonwealth’s long-established quarterly publication devoted to the wines of Virginia.
Mary Ann Dancisin — Jan 14, 2011
Cooper Vineyards Anticipates LEED Platinum Certification
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Cooper Vineyards, located in Louisa, VA is in the process of becoming LEED Platinum certified, making them the first winery in that category on the East Coast and the second in the country.
Mary Catherine Searson Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Jan 04, 2011