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The Virginia Wine Board is seeking qualified applicants to submit a proposal to: Organize industry led research initiatives which address the enology and viticultural issues impacting the Commonwealth of Virginia. The projects should focus on vineyard and winery techniques specific to Virginia, ideally led by local wineries and winemakers. The project should focus on potential enology techniques for improving Virginia wines. The successful applicant is encouraged to utilize and partner with established Wine Trails (vineyard operators and wine makers) within their American Viticulture Areas (AVA).
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“Create a work force development program to train candidates for entry level wine production and/or vineyard jobs” The successful proposal will develop a curriculum and train students utilizing existing industry talent including local vineyard owners/operators, winemakers, consultants, and others qualified to teach and train the necessary skills. This is a “hands on” class that will involve on site teaching/work at area vineyards and wineries during the time just prior to harvest until post-harvest. The proposal should include certificate to students who complete the training.
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The first phase of the Virginia Wine Branding Study: Research Findings, January 2012
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Virginia Wine Week promotes restaurants and wine shops that offer Virginia wine for sale by the glass and the bottle. This is an excellent time to offer Wine by the Glass specials and bottles that may not be on a regular list.
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Fill-in form for submitting wines to the Wine Enthusiast
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Irvington's Dog and Oyster Vineyard wines continue to amaze and Mark Hollingsworth, winegrower and partner, has captured more praise; and, this time from one of America's most highly respected wine writer's Dave McIntyre of The Washington Post.
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A list of the 22 medals awarded to Virginia wineries at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
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On Thursday, July 14th - we are hosting a Virtual Tasting of Virginia Viogniers from 7-9pm EST on Twitter. Please tune and participate. Use the hashtag: #VaWine
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Insert the following code in the header of your site's template file to install the Wine & Dine Month banner on any site.
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The Virginia Wine Board was created by the General Assembly in 2004 to replace the original Wine Advisory Board. The Board is established within the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The purpose of the Board is to allocate funds to projects that expand viticultural and enological research, education, and promotion of the growing of grapes and the production of wine in the Commonwealth. According to the Code, not less than one third of the monies appropriated shall be spent on projects that advance viticultural and enological research concerning the growing of grapes and the production of wine in Virginia.
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Virgina Wine Board Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 Richmond, VA
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Virginia Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013 Richmond, VA
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2013 Application for Virginia Wine Master's Program for Chain Retailers
