Press Releases

Monticello Cup Press Release

The Monticello Cup Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Jefferson Theater to celebrate the winning wines of the Monticello Cup, the competition of the 32 wineries of the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA). 71 wines were entered in the Monticello Cup competition, all with at least 75% fruit from the Monticello AVA and from wineries within the Monticello AVA. There were 10 gold (including the cup winner and three “best of” awards), 25 silver, and 31 bronze medals.

International Wine Review Releases Virginia Wine Report

International Wine Review Releases Virginia Wine Report 45 page edition Virginia Wine Comes of Age, provides an in-depth account of the impressive growth in the Virginia wine industry and the many improvements made in the quality of the wines. Read about one of America’s most exciting wine regions and its many outstanding wineries and wines in this report available for download.

Virginia Wins 29 Medals at 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition Two Best of Class, 10 Golds, 16 Silvers, and 3 Platinum Medals added to growing list of international awards

Virginia Wins 29 Medals at 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition Two Best of Class, 10 Golds, 16 Silvers, and 3 Platinum Medals added to growing list of international awards

Luca Paschina, winemaker and general manager of Barboursville Vineyards, inducted into the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

The President of Italy’s Council of Ministers has announced the induction of Luca Paschina, winemaker and general manager of Barboursville Vineyards, into the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, with the rank of Commendatore.

The Virginia Wine Board Presents the Third Annual Virginia Wine Summit

The third annual Virginia Wine Summit, hosted by The Office of Governor McAuliffe, will bring wine experts and industry leaders from around the country to Richmond on October 21, 2014 to discuss, taste, and celebrate the exciting state of Virginia's wine and food culture. Panels, tastings, and discussions will be held throughout this day-long event, featuring an address by keynote speaker Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine.

B-Thin Pinot Gris

Bogati Bodega & Winery is introducing B-Thin Pinot Gris, a new patent pending light wine which possesses all the flavors that you want and expect so you may enjoy it guilt-free. This wine captures wonderful floral notes, ripe apple and prickly pear characters, and shows palate length and freshness. While full of taste and lighter in calories not only will the health conscious wine drinkers savor the wine but even oenophile will find the wine to be outstanding due to the wine’s palate; which is long with intense tropical fruit. The acidity of the wine gives it a length which enables the wine to pair especially well with spicy foods. Starting in June, 2014, Bogati Bodega B-Thin Pinot Gris will be available for purchase.

Gray Ghost Takes Gold and Sweeps Three Competitions!

Gray Ghost’s 2013 Gewurztraminer continues to bring home top honors, winning Gold medals at three consecutive competitions, the Pacific Rim International in California, the Finger Lakes International in New York and the Tasters Guild International in Michigan! In addition to the Gold medals, Gray Ghost swept all three competitions, bringing home a total of seven Silver medals and four Bronze medals.

Governor McDonnell Announces Wine Export Agreement between Chateau Morrisette and China's Tianjin Commodity Exchange

Governor Bob McDonnell announced today as part of his trade and marketing mission to Asia that Chateau Morrisette and the Tianjin Commodity Exchange Company Limited (TJComex) have reached a five-year agreement to export Chateau Morrisette wines to China. The inaugural sale of more than 1,150 cases of wine from Chateau Morrisette was scheduled to arrive in Tianjin, China's fourth largest city, during the Governor's mission to Asia.

Sunset Hills Vineyards Setting The Pace In 2013

After bringing home several medals at the 2013 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition -- double-gold for its 2012 Traminette, silver for its 2012 Chardonnay and a Bronze for its 2012 Chambourcin -- Sunset Hills is winning medals in 2013 at a pace that exceeds its own record of 25 awards in 2012.

Virginia Uncorked

Kevin Malone of Tuskie’s Restaurant Group (TRG) today announced that effective immediately, all Tuskie’s Restaurant Group Restaurants will waive the normal corkage fee on any bottle of Virginia Wine purchased that same day from a Virginia winery.

Virginia Wins 61 Medals at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Virginia Wines continue to show well on the international stage, this time at the largest competition of American Wines in the world. Competing among 5,500 entries from more than 25 states, Virginia earned five gold medals, 28 silver medals (including one cider) and 28 bronze medals.

Virginia Wine & Dine Month to Celebrate Love by the Glass

Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and center on menus.

Governor McDonnell Announces Barboursville Vineyards Awarded 2013 Governor’s Cup

Governor Bob McDonnell, who championed major changes to the Virginia Governor's Cup competition in 2011 that made it one of the most stringent and comprehensive wine competitions in the United States, awarded the 2013 Virginia Wineries Association’s Governor's Cup to Barboursville Vineyards’ 2009 Octagon 12th Edition. By winning this year’s Governor’s Cup, Barboursville becomes the first Virginia winery to win the award four times.

Governor McDonnell Announces Sales of Virginia Wine Reach New All-Time High

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that sales of Virginia wine reached an all-time high in fiscal year 2012, increasing by just over 1.6% from fiscal year 2011. Virginia wineries sold almost 485,000 cases of wine in FY 2012 versus a little more than 477,000, the previous record high, in FY 2011.

2012 Town Point Virginia Wine Competition

The 21st Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Competition was held on Friday, October 5 , 2012, at the Town Point Club in downtown Norfolk under the direction of Dr. Roy L. Williams. Twenty-seven Virginia wineries submitted wines to this year’s competition which was judged by fourteen judges including local chefs, wine writers, wine consultants and members of the wine industry.

Inaugural Virginia Wine Summit Kicks Off October Wine Month

Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell hosted the first annual Virginia Wine Summit on October 2 at the Richmond Marriott. The sold-out event brought together domestic and international wine experts and industry leaders to taste Virginia wines and discuss key topics in moving the Virginia wine industry forward.

US Treasury Approves Middleburg AVA

A testament to the quality and growing prominence of Virginia Wine, the US Treasury Department has designated Middleburg Virginia AVA as the newest American Viticulture Area (AVA) in the Federal Registry.

The Winery at La Grange Commemorates First Export Shipment of Full Containers of Virginia Wine to China at Ceremony on Aug. 20

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.

OVER 60 RESTAURANTS AND WINE RETAILERS RECEIVE VIRGINIA WINE MASTER’S AWARDS

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.

Virginia Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Wine at London International Wine Fair

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.

Virginia Wines Shine at 29th San Diego International Wine Competition

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.

Governor McDonnell Showcases Virginia Wines, Food, Tourism and Film in Québec

Governor McDonnell Showcases Virginia Wines in California

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.

Governor McDonnell Announces Glen Manor Vineyards Awarded 2012 Virginia Governor’s Cup

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.

Virginia Wine Industry Jobs Grow by 50%; Economic Impact Doubles, New Study Finds

Economic Impact of Virginia Wine Industry Increases 106% to $747 Million Over Figures from Last Study in 2005.