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Progress Report - July 2014 Assessment of Variability of Grape Downy Mildew Sensitivity to Phosphonates (phosphites)

Progress Report - July 2014 Assessment of Variability of Grape Downy Mildew Sensitivity to Phosphonates (phosphites)

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FY 2014_2015 Virginia Wine Marketing Fund Application

The Virginia Wine Marketing Fund is sponsored by the Virginia Wine Board. This program supports Virginia wineries in promoting their products in the market, both retail and trade markets. The financial support offering in this program will: • Provide “seed funds” for new initiatives to promote Virginia wines • Foster partnerships among Virginia wineries to achieve similar marketing goals • Promote Virginia wine both in Virginia, regional, national and or international markets

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Press Release: 22nd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Competition

The 22nd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Competition was held on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Town Point Club in downtown Norfolk under the direction of Dr. Roy L. Williams. Twenty-eight Virginia wineries submitted wines to this year’s competition which was judged by thirteen judges including local chefs, wine writers, wine consultants and members of the wine industry.

Grape Reports

2014 Commercial Grape Report

Please submit your complete survey to us no later than November 30th, 2014.

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Viticulture Research and Extension Associate

Objective: To increase the level of viticultural research and extension program support to grape and wine producers in Virginia and to help meet the research and extension needs of an expanding industry.

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Virginia Wine Master’s Application for Restaurants - Crystal Stem Awards

2013 Application for Virginia Wine Master's Program for Restaurants

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FY 16 Research Report - Nita Crown Gall

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Research Report, Viticulture Research

Viticulture Research and Extension Associate

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Virginia Wines Earn Six Gold Medals at 33rd Annual

Three Virginia wineries, Barboursville Vineyards, Trump Winery, and Narmada Winery, took home a total of six gold medals at the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Barboursville Vineyards received two gold medals (2010 Premium Bourdeaux Blend and 2011 Cabernet Franc) and one bronze medal (2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve). Trump Winery received two gold medals (2012 Viognier and 2008 Blanc de Blanc Brut) and a silver medal (2008 Premium Borudeax Blend). Narmada Winery received two gold medals (2011 Viognier and 2010 Chambourcin, Reflection). In all, Virginia wines earned 43 medals: six gold, 14 silver and 23 bronze.

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Request for Proposal: Enology Research

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).

Economic Impact Report

Economic Impact Study of the Virginia Wine Industry

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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List of Virginia wine medals from IEWC and ASWC 2011

A list of all the medals won by Virginia wineries in the 2011 International Eastern Wine Competition and Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition.

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Research Findings, January 2012

The first phase of the Virginia Wine Branding Study: Research Findings, January 2012