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Pollak Vineyards Wins 2013 Monticello Cup

In a ceremony on April 11 at the historic C&O Restaurant in Charlottesville, Pollak Vineyards was awarded the 2013 Monticello Cup for their 2010 Meritage, a blend of 41% Cabernet Franc, 41% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot. This marks the second…

Introducing Molly Kelly

Meet Molly Kelly, who came on board Virginia Tech in late December 2012 as the new Extension Specialist. Her job is to develop and implement an Extension program for Virginia grape and wine producers through educational programs and applied research. Her mission…

Octagon 2009 Wins Gov Cup 2013

The 2013 Virginia Wineries Association’s Governor’s Cup was awarded to Barboursville Vineyards’ 2009 Octagon 12th Edition on Thursday, February 21, at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Barboursville is the first Virginia winery to win the award four times. Governor Bob McDonnell, who…

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0March 14, 2013
Introducing Molly Kelly

Meet Molly Kelly, who came on board Virginia Tech in late December 2012 as the new Extension Specialist. Her job is to develop and implement an Extension program for Virginia grape and wine producers through educational programs and applied research. Her mission…
0March 1, 2013
Virginia Wine and Dine Month news!

From the Virginia Tourism Corp: 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…
0February 5, 2013
Len Thompson named Grower of the Year

On February 1, the Virginia Vineyards Association named Len Thompson of Amherst County Grower of the Year. Specializing in Chardonnay and Chambourcin, Thompson has been working his 6 acre plot since 1999. “It’s been a wonderful trip and just been…
0January 19, 2013
Virginia wine sees record sales in 2012

Virginia wineries sold almost 485,000 cases of wine in 2012 versus a little more than 477,000 in 2011, also a record high. This is an increase of 1.6%.
0January 15, 2013
2013 VIRGINIA WINERY GUIDE AVAILABLE

The 2013 Virginia Winery Guide, produced by the Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office, is now available. The guide has been updated this year to feature 230 wineries, cideries and meaderies. Along with a detailed, topographic driving map of Virginia with…
0December 6, 2012
How to Celebrate: Ducard Style!

What a great evening. We don’t need much excuse for enjoying time with friends, sharing a nice dinner and yes, drinking some Virginia wine. But this was an extra special occasion. On Saturday, September 15, we celebrated the opening of…