| Virginia's
wine history dates back to the colonial days of Thomas Jefferson,
when the former U.S. President decided to experiment with
vines on his plantation in historic Monticello. Since then,
Virginia has slowly blossomed into a reputable winemaking
area, growing from six wineries in 1979 to 75 and counting
today.
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Virginia
Wineries Association
This association is a winery trade group that
sponsors the Governor's Cup Wine Competition and the Vintage Virginia
Wine Festival. VWA also develops and pursues legislative agendas
with the General Assembly and the Virginia U.S. Congressional
delegation.
Vinifera
Wine Growers Association
One of the oldest wine organizations on the east
coast, this national wine trade association conducts national
and international wine events as well as lobbies lawmakers to
support overall U.S. wine industry objectives. VWGA also sponsors
the annual Virginia Wine Festival.
Virginia
Vineyards Association
The VVA promotes information exchange and cooperation
among viticulturists, wineries and the enology program at Virginia
Tech. Objectives include increasing commercial grape acreage and
promoting products made from Virginia grapes.
Valhalla Vineyards
This husband-and-wife owned vineyard in Roanoke has been making classic French-style wines since 1998. With a climate similar to that of the Rhône Valley, they have a definite East-Coast terroir.
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