The VWA is pleased to invite you to attend the first of the Virginia Wineries Association’s Governor’s Cup Case educational series, supported by the Virginia Wine Board and Virginia Vineyards Association. As part of the newly revamped Governor’s Cup competition, educational forums that highlight the viticulture and winemaking practices of the top 12 scoring wines from the 2012 Governor’s Cup competition are being presented. Each seminar will be a tasting and discussion of the Governor’s Cup Case wines. The forums will last about 2 ½ hours each. There will be 10 minutes spent focusing on each wine: 7 minutes for tasting and presenting the wine and 3 minutes for Q&A. The presentations will be made by Jay Youmans, Master of Wine, with the support of the winemakers and vineyards.
The wines that will be discussed are:
- Bluestone Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Delfosse Vineyards & Winery 2007 Blend
- Jefferson Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc
- Keswick Vineyards 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Keswick Vineyards 2010 Merlot
- King Family Vineyards 2008 Meritage Blend
- Potomac Point Winery 2009 Heritage Reserve Meritage Blend
- Tarara Winery 2010 Honah Lee White Vinifera Blend
- Trump Winery 2008 Kluge SP Blanc de Blanc Sparkling
- Veritas 2010 Vintner’s Reserve Meritage Blend
- White Hall Vineyards 2010 Gewurztraminer
Other dates and locations for these seminars are:
- Breaux Vineyards – May 7th
- Savoy-Lee Winery – May 14th
- King Family Vineyards – May 21st
- Prince Michel Winery – June 4th
Use this link to register for the April 30 seminar: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=d47va5cab&oeidk=a07e5trcwmu5f446fb5
Registration for future dates will be posted as soon as available.