May 11, 2021 Source: Wine Industry Advisor
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The Monticello Cup awards ceremony and celebration of Charlottesville’s Wine Country in the Monticello AVA took place on Tuesday, May 2nd, at Level10 C’ville. The 17 wines that received gold medals from the judges were available for tasting. Wine and hors d’oeuvres were served, and guests chatted and sampled the fare. Virginia Wine & Country Life covered the event in detail. Read on to discover the winning vineyards and their innovative winemaking methods.
Charlottesville is the center of Virginia’s modern wine movement and leading the regions wine industry in quality winemaking and viticulture research.
Virginia is famous for its significance in American history and the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains. Throughout its soil, though, is a classic tale – one that is full of victories and defeats overcome with old-fashioned grit. Virginia became the birthplace of American wine. With more than 300 vineyards and wineries currently throughout the state, showcasing stunning rows of trellised vines and producing wines rich in terroir, viticulture in Virginia has become a way of life. It has been a journey spanning over 400 years. The story of Virginia’s wine https://wineandcountrylife.com/virginia-wine-story/ is one of American perseverance expressed in a melting pot of international talent that makes for a compelling tale.
In alphabetical order by winery, here are the Gold Medal wines from the 2023 Monticello Cup Wine Competition:
Afton Mountain Vineyards – 2017 Tradition
Barboursville Vineyards – 2016 Octagon
Chiswell Farm & Winery – 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Cunningham Creek Winery – 2019 Petit Verdot
Flying Fox Vineyards – 2017 Cabernet Franc
Grace Estate Winery – 2021 Le Gras Baril
Hark Vineyards – 2019 Petit Verdot
Hazy Mountain Vineyards – 2021 Petit Manseng
Jefferson Vineyards – 2019 Meritage
King Family Vineyards – 2019 Meritage
Michael Shaps (2) – 2019 Petit Manseng & 2017 Meritage
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards – 2017 Wild Acre Reserve
Pollak Vineyards (2) – 2019 Petit Verdot & 2019 Meritage
Stinson Vineyards – 2021 Petit Verdot
Veritas Vineyards & Winery – 2021 Veritas Reserve
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