Monthly Archives: November 2011

What do you think caused this?

Any ideas on what this is and what caused it? We would appreciate your insight on this!! (click image for enlarged view)

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Sustainability Workbook Update & Survey Results

You should have received an email with the updated copy of the Sustainability Workbook by now. We definitely would like all of you to take a few moments to read it, think about how we want to move forward with the project and offer any suggestions to make the workbook more functional. Tremain Hatch, of VA Tech and coordinator of the program, wants to reiterate that this workbook must be developed and enhanced by the members of the Virginia wine … Continue reading

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VWC Fundraising Notice and Newsletter

The Virginia Wine Council has announced a  fundraising campaign to continue their efforts in 2012. The details can be found in the VWC newsletter dated 11/22/2011. To read the newsletter Click here. Please consider making a donation to the VWC as they have proven vital to protecting the interests of the wine industry as our legislative watchdog in Richmond. Many thanks if you have already contributed. The newsletter contains two time sensitive issues of note as follows: Proposed Establishment of … Continue reading

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Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office YTD Report

The following is the Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office report presented to the Virginia Wineries Association at their meeting on 15 November 2011. It outlines year to date activities as well as upcoming initiatives. VWBMO YTD recap

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Multiple Varieties from Horton Vineyards

2011 Rkatsiteli $15/gal. | 2011 Vidal Blanc  $15/gal. | 2011 Early pick Viognier $15/gal. 2011 Chardonnay $18/gal. | 2011 Blush/Rose $11/gal. | 2010 Cabernet Franc $18/gal. 2011 Cabernet Franc  $18/gal. | 2011 Nebbiolo $18/gal.                     Please contact Michael Heny | (703) 3100-9180 Posted 11-19-11

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Wanted: Vineyard and Winery “artifacts” from 1950-2000

Food: Transforming the American Table 1950-2000 is a new exhibit to be opened at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History on the Washington DC mall in August 2012.  The exhibit will have a section devoted to wine for the table which will highlight technological changes in American viticulture and winemaking during this 50-year period.  Though the exhibit will cover wine production around the nation – the proximity of Virginia wineries to the exhibit in DC will allow Virginia wineries … Continue reading

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Virginia Wine Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Virginia Wine Board has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2011 beginning at 12pm at the Wine Marketing Office in Richmond. Please see the calendar listing for more details.

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