Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gold Medalists

RICHMOND, Va., /PRNewswire/ — The 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition marks another record-breaking year for the Virginia Wine industry. With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals. In its 41st year, the competition has garnered a reputation for being one of the most stringent in the…

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Vinitaly International Academy Celebrates 7 New Italian Wine Ambassadors and 1 new Italian Wine Expert

VERONA, ITALY (PRWEB) – The VIA Italian Wine Ambassador course is one of the most rigorous wine education programs available. Students participated for 3 days, tasting 38 Italian wines and taking a difficult 2.5 hour exam. The course took place in two parts; first, with students following a syllabus of required reading and a series of…

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Piper-Heidsieck Chief Winemaker Named 2021 Sparkling Winemaker of the Year

REIMS, FRANCE (PRWEB) – At 34 years old, Piper-Heidsieck Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat has been named the 2021 Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at this year’s annual International Wine Challenge (IWC) held in London, United Kingdom. Emilien joined the Piper-Heidsieck family in October 2018, taking over from renowned winemaker Regis Camus, and is the youngest chef de…

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