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KING FAMILY VINEYARDS in Crozet has earned the coveted 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup for its 2019 Meritage. Congratulations to King Family and the other Virginia wineries who were included in this year’s Governor’s Case, as well as all those who were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals for their outstanding wines. Here’s a look at the full list of winners …
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLOTTESVILLE for receiving Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year 2023 Wine Star Award. So proud of the growers and winemakers who made this happen! Read the story …

2024 VIRTUAL VINEYARD MEETINGS hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension will be held the first Thursday of each month during the growing season, beginning Thursday, April 4, at 1 p.m. Registration details …

LOOKING TO BUY or sell grapes or industry-related equipment or supplies? Are you offering or hoping to apply for a position in the wine industry? Make a connection on the VVA Exchange. Classified listings are public, but only VVA members may posts items on the exchange for free.

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If you’re a grape grower or thinking of becoming one, learn more about the VVA, which represents more than 500 individuals and champions the growth of the Virginia wine industry.

Growing better and smarter depends, in part, on keeping up with the experts and the research. We pull relevant links and updates together for you: Virginia Tech/Virginia Cooperative Extension and Education & Research.

Viticulturist Tremain Hatch is named Grower of the Year; new officers begin their terms on the VVA Board; and our regional reporters wrap up winter and anticipate spring. All this and more in the Spring issue of Grape Press.

Welcome to the Virginia Vineyards Association

The VVA is a nonprofit organization that brings together commercial grape growers, winemakers, researchers and educators to advance and promote viticulture in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VVA focuses on education, legislation and networking among our members to provide the resources and information required for successful grape growing. Membership is open to all who share our interests.

Welcome to the Virginia Vineyards Association

The VVA is a nonprofit organization that brings together commercial grape growers, winemakers, researchers and educators to advance and promote viticulture in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VVA focuses on education, legislation and networking among our members to provide the resources and information required for successful grape growing. Membership is open to all who share our interests.