Month: March 2025

New Virginia Wine Collective to give entrepreneurs their first taste of the industry

New Virginia Wine Collective to give entrepreneurs their first taste of the industry

Athena Eastwood knows all too well how difficult it is to get a winery off the ground. When the commodities lawyer-turned-vineyard owner was first trying to plant her roots in Central Virginia’s wine country nearly a decade ago, alongside her two daughters and partner, she knew those roots would grow only an inch at a…

Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists

Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists

   Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists   Richmond, VA (February 24, 2025) – The 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition marks another milestone year for the Virginia wine industry, showcasing the depth and quality of winemaking across the Commonwealth. With more than 600 entries, 87 producers were awarded a total of 155 gold medals, underscoring…