Gold Medals in the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition!

Congratulations to our vineyard and winemaking teams on two Gold medals in the in the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition! Our 2019 Albarino and 2018 Chardonnay Reserve both received Gold medals in this prestigious competition.

Our 2019 Albarino is a dry white that pairs wonderfully with local seafoods, including Virginia oysters. Our 2018 Chardonnay Reserve is made from 100% Chardonnay and was fermented and aged in oak. Both wines are currently available for sale in our Tasting Room and Online Store. (Please be sure to check our Shipping FAQ’s if you plan to ship.)

The Governor’s Cup Competition has become one of the most stringent and thorough competitions in the country under the leadership of Master of Wine Jay Youmans, owner of Washington, DC’s Capital Wine School. To learn more about the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition and view the full list of awards, please visit their website. You can take a look behind the scenes at the Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition in the video below from Virginia Wine.

We congratulate all of this year’s winning wines and wineries!

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