On this daylong tour we will visit a range of vineyard operations including an independent grape growing operation and several wineries in the Shenandoah Valley.  This trip will include educational vineyard walks and an opportunity to socialize with fellow grape growers.  We will go directly to the vineyard and see vine training systems at about veraison.  Growers will explain their operations and extension specialists will offer seasonal updates. Group transportation will be offered from three meeting points across the state, make sure to register and identify the meeting point closest to you. Registration is $50 per person due by 26 July 2016.

Please address questions to Tremain Hatch thatch@vt.edu.