Virginia Vineyards Association

06/13/2026

Mid-June is here, which means the Summer Technical Meeting is just around the corner.

If you haven’t locked in your spot for Tuesday, June 30th, at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, this weekend is the perfect time to cross it off your to-do list!

We’re kicking things off at 8:00 AM. Grab coffee and a light breakfast and catch up with fellow growers before the presentations start at 8:30 AM.

Between the deep dives into under-vine management, our first-ever small equipment swap, and our end-of-day social, it’s going to be a fantastic day of talking shop and finding out what’s actually working in vineyards this season.

⏳ The deadline to register is this coming Thursday, June 18th.

Enjoy the weekend, and we’ll see you in Keswick!

🔗 Register here or use the profile link —> https://virginiavine yardsassociation.org/summer-technical-meeting/ =152&cid=1041&wid=3201

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06/13/2026

Mid-June is here, which means the Summer Technical Meeting is just around the corner.

If you haven’t locked in your spot for Tuesday, June 30th, at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, this weekend is the perfect time to cross it off your to-do list!

We’re kicking things off at 8:00 AM. Grab coffee and a light breakfast and catch up with fellow growers before the presentations start at 8:30 AM.

Between the deep dives into under-vine management, our first-ever small equipment swap, and our end-of-day social, it’s going to be a fantastic day of talking shop and finding out what’s actually working in vineyards this season.

⏳ The deadline to register is this coming Thursday, June 18th.

Enjoy the weekend, and we’ll see you in Keswick!

🔗 Register here: https://virginiavine yardsassociation.org/summer-technical-meeting/ =152&cid=1041&wid=3201

04/25/2026

We are happy to announce Southwest Mountains Vineyards will be hosting us this summer for out Summer Technical Meeting! The programming focus will be on vineyard floor management, with an emphasis of under vine mechanization. More details coming soon, we look forward to seeing everyone!

Location: Southwest Mountain Vineyards; Keswick, Virginia.
Date: June 30th 2026
Registration opens Mid May on our website.

03/14/2026

Virginia agribusiness plays a vital role in protecting our land and waterways. Your input at the link below helps tell the full story of farmers’ efforts to protect the soil and improve water quality. Let us know the steps you're taking with the Agricultural Best Management Practices voluntary survey.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4jnUuTp
Questions? Contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.

03/02/2026

Congratulations to all!

The 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup medalists have been revealed! 🥂 After evaluating over 670 entries, a panel of world-class judges awarded 224 gold medals to 113 wineries and cideries across the Commonwealth. Here’s a look at this year’s outstanding lineup:

🥇 Meritage blends led the way with 50 gold medals, followed by Cabernet Franc with 30.
🥇 Gold medalists represent seven wine regions, with Central Virginia leading the pack.
🥇 Red wines dominated, earning 62% of all gold medals.
🥇 claimed 10 gold medals.
🥇 Winning wines span nine vintages and 25 different grape varieties.

The top 12 scoring wines will earn a place in the prestigious Governor’s Cup Case. From this distinguished group, one wine will be awarded the coveted Governor’s Cup. In addition, one exceptional cider will be honored as Cider of the Year. Both winners will be revealed at the Governor’s Cup Gala on March 12.

Full list of medalists: www.virginiawine.org/governors-cup/awards/2026

02/28/2026

A huge shoutout to VA Tech and Extension for all they do for our industry!

02/08/2026

We want to extend a sincere thank you to our 2026 Winter Technical Meeting sponsors!

Their support this year allows us to bring in speakers from Penn State and Michigan State Universities, offset meeting costs for meals, and more.

Please join us in thanking:
Corporate Sponsor: Helena Agri-Enterprises https://www.helenaagri.com/
Wine Reception: Joy of Wine https://joyofwine.co/
Lunch Sponsor: Skyhound https://www.sky-hound.com/

Be sure to visit their tables during the meeting to learn more about the latest tools and services supporting Virginia viticulture.

Haven’t signed up yet? Register here: https://virginiavineyardsassociation.org/technical-meetings/ =150&cid=1041&wid=1201

01/27/2026

We are thrilled to announce a major addition to our Winter Technical Meeting lineup: Virginia’s newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, Katie K. Frazier, will be joining us in person!

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from leadership. Secretary Frazier will be presenting the annual Grape Grower of the Year Award and joining us for the Member Wine Reception to connect one-on-one with our growers and industry partners

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, now is the time to act. Register here: https://beeid.org/3bf0fab07784 Or use our profile link.

01/26/2026

We are thrilled to announce a major addition to our Winter Technical Meeting lineup: Virginia’s newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, Katie K. Frazier, will be joining us in person!

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from leadership. Secretary Frazier will be presenting the annual Grape Grower of the Year Award and joining us for the Member Wine Reception to connect one-on-one with our growers and industry partners

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, now is the time to act. Register here: https://beeid.org/3bf0fab07784

01/12/2026

Registration for the Winter Technical Meeting and Trade Show is now OPEN! Join us February 24, 25-26, 2026, at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, VA.

This is a pesticide recertification year!

Registration as an attendee or get details to exhibit — link in profile.

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