Monthly Archives: October 2011

Virginia Wine Council Newsletter

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

The current Virginia Wine Council newsletter dated Oct. 26, 2011 is out. The VWC has announced the launch of their new website, www.virginiawinecouncil.org, please take a moment to visit this important resource for keeping up to date with legislative issues … Continue reading →

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Congratulations and Thanks

Posted on October 21, 2011 by VVA

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the appointment of our President, Bill Tonkins to the Virginia Wine Board.  Congratulations Bill and thanks to Dean Triplett our former President who he is replacing on the Board.

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TO LET IT HANG OR TO NOT LET IT HANG THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Bill Tonkins

Hopefully you will not have much fruit left still hanging in the vineyard that is not waiting to be harvested as we do at one of our vineyards.  If you do then just how important is it to drop this fruit?  We … Continue reading →

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Virginia Wine Board Meeting

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

The next meeting of the Virginia Wine Board will be Monday, October 24 in Richmond. The meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Please see the calendar listing for details.

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Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Katie Meeks

To All VVA Members:  Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook This document is one stage of a multi-step project to guide Virginia grape producers who wish to increase the sustainability of their vineyard operations. The project has been an industry initiative from … Continue reading →

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