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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Virginia Wine Council donation deadline is Jan. 31.
The Virginia Wine Council deadline for donations for 2012 is Tuesday, January 31. If you have been considering making a donation to the VWC please take a moment to do so now. The VWC is also asking that anyone taking advantage of the Winery and Vineyard Expansion Tax Credit program to contact their local delegate by Wednesday February 1 with information about what investments they made in 2011. This information is needed to encourage the passage of the Governor’s proposed … Continue reading
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Assistant Vineyard Manager | Boxwood Winery
Assistant Vineyard Manager Required for Small Ultra-premium Estate Vineyard/Winery in Northern Virginia. Work with and learn from two world renowned industry consultants at one of Northern Virginia’s top Premium Wine Producers! Requirements: Familiarity with vineyard/farm work, attention to detail and a passion for quality. Mechanical proficiency and ability to operate vineyard equipment. Must enjoy working outdoors in all conditions. Excellent written and verbal skills in English required. Spanish language skills desired. Ability to follow directions, work well individually, work as … Continue reading
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300L (79 Gal) Stainless Steel Bladder Press (GW Kent 2009) for sale. We ask $4,000 OBO, this same press now retails for $6,095.00 on Kent web site. The press is in excellent condition, used one season, pressing only 4 loads of fermented red wine mash. Please contact Eric Schenkel at Altavista Vineyards & Winery | (434) 324-4160 Posted 1/23/2012
Assistant Wine Maker | Chateau Morrisette
Assistant Wine Maker – Come work in southwest Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains at Chateau Morrisette, one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious wineries in the state. Full time position with benefits. Assists Winemaker, supervises and performs all winery operations, including harvest, cellar and barrel work, bottling and laboratory. Works closely with Winemaker to ensure quality control, sanitation, safety standards and accurate record keeping. Also assists with staff hiring, training and evaluations. Requires some evening and weekend hours, especially during … Continue reading
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Virginia Community College Spring 2012 Class Schedule
Piedmont Virginia Community College is offering several classes for the spring 2012 semester in the Viticulture and Enology certificate program. This is currently the most extensive course offering for this program in the state. Please Click here to see the complete listing and all the details. Registration is open now. Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville is offering a class in Vineyard Establishment. Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke has listed a level 2 course in Vineyard Management as well … Continue reading
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Additional funds for the Winery and Vineyard Tax Credit
The VWC has confirmed that Governor McDonnell has proposed additional funding for the Winery and Vineyard Tax Credit for FY 2014. The VWC is asking anyone who plans on applying for the tax credit for 2011 to report to them by Friday, January 20 the type and amount of investment made. This will help them to make a case for keeping the current level of funding slated for 2012 and 2013, as well as the increase in funding for 2014. … Continue reading
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Update on the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook
Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook – Update By Tom Kelly This week, Turtle Zwadlo and I attended the latest meeting of the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook Steering Committee. This is a workgroup of industry people representing both independent growers and winery personnel from around the state and is responsible for the development of the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook under the guidance of Tony Wolf and his staff at the AREC center in Winchester, VA. Turtle and I have served in the … Continue reading
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