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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
Grower of the Year Award
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The Virginia Vineyards Association Grape Grower of the Year award was presented to Mr. Doug Flemer of Ingleside Vineyards.
Virginia Vineyards Association — May 07, 2009
VA Wineries Extend Their Horizons at The London International Wine Fair
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A group of VA wineries showcase some of the best wines from VA in London
New Horizon Wines — May 01, 2009
TARARA WINERY ANNOUNCES FINE VINE FESTIVAL…JUST SAY VIOGNIER
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A Celebration Of Virginia Viognier Metro DCs Finest Restaurants
Tarara Winery — Mar 25, 2009
Gray Ghost Winery swept the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition for the fourth consecutive year
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Gray Ghost Winery swept the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition for the fourth consecutive year, beginning the 2009 competi
Gray Ghost — Mar 09, 2009
2009 Virginia Governor’s Cup Awards
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Keswick Vineyards Wins the 2009 Virginia Governors Cup Award
Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Feb 27, 2009
2009 Industry Honors
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2009 SunTrust Governors Cup Tasting Honors Virginias Prestigious Industry Leaders
Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office — Feb 27, 2009