Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions and production from 2012 harvest in Virginia.
published: 03-19-2013
Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions prevailing in Virginia in 2006
published: 07-20-2009
Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions prevailing in Virginia in 2004
published: 07-20-2009
Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions prevailing in Virginia in 2008
published: 07-20-2009
Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions prevailing in Virginia in 2007
published: 07-20-2009
Grape Reports
A report on the growing conditions prevailing in Virginia in 2005
published: 07-20-2009
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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).
Grant Application
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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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Logo for the 2012 Virginia Wine Summit available for download
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Fill-in form for submitting wines to the Wine Enthusiast
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2013 Application for Virginia Wine Master's Program for Singe Store Retailers
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This survey will assess the overall direct and indirect impact that wine and grapes have on the overall Virginia economy. This information in turn will likely be used to help generate additional funds for the industry’s continued marketing and development efforts. All submission are anonymous.
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The first phase of the Virginia Wine Branding Study: Research Findings, January 2012
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The first phase of the Virginia Wine Branding Study: Focus Group Research Findings, February 2012
Promotions, Virginia Wine Month
Form for restauranteurs and retailers for October Virginia Wine Month
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The Virginia Wine Board is seeking qualified applicants to submit a proposal to: Provide enology extension services to Virginia wineries The qualified candidate will possess strong knowledge of all phases of winemaking, including but not limited to, fermentation kinetics, wine microbiology, wine chemistry, wine stability, sanitation, cellar safety and food safety. This position requires extensive travel within the state, including some overnight travel. In addition to visiting wineries, the applicant will conduct 4 regional wine making workshops (1 per quarter) in different areas within the state to provide wine making education and address wine making issues, as identified by winemakers. There are no research requirements, but a quarterly report will be due to the Wine Board 1 week prior to Board meetings and be available to attend Wine Board meetings if needed.
