Saturday classes in viticulture and enology
Julie Goforth2021-12-21T17:33:00-05:00Piedmont Virginia Community College Workforce Services has scheduled Saturday classes in viticulture and enology for early 2022.
The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum
Julie Goforth2021-12-21T17:22:53-05:00The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum is continuing its webinar presentations with “Advances in Grapevine Trunk Disease Management in the Dormant Period” on Dec. 14.
2022 Winter Technical Meeting
Julie Goforth2021-12-21T16:19:00-05:00THE VVA PLANS TO HOLD its 2022 Winter Technical Meeting Feb. 17-18 both in-person at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville and as a virtual event. Meeting highlights include discussions on fighting outbreaks of spotted lanternfly, downy mildew and ripe rot; a look at new varietals to Virginia, with a focus on Tannat and white vinifera; pesticide applicator recertification; and industry exhibitors. There will also be a pre-meeting, popular virtual session on integrated disease management on Feb. 16. Click for details and to register.
Do You Know a Great Grower?
Julie Goforth2021-12-10T13:00:03-05:00NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for the VVA’s annual Grower of the Year award, which will be presented during our 2022 Winter Technical Meeting. The recipient must be an active VVA member with at least seven years of experience managing or operating a commercial vineyard of at least five acres, and must be an active and respected participant in Virginia viticulture with a track record of service to our industry. Please send your letter of nomination with the nominee’s full name, title, company or farm and the reason you are nominating them to the VVA by email, or mail to: VVA, PO Box [...]
Save the Date!
Julie Goforth2021-12-10T12:52:26-05:00The VVA 2022 Winter Technical Meeting will be held Feb. 17-18, 2022, and will feature both an in-person and virtual format. Stay tuned for details.
VVA BOARD TO FILL THREE SEATS FOR 2022-23
Julie Goforth2021-12-10T12:43:29-05:00Nominations are being accepted to fill three seats on the VVA Board for 2022-23 -- Vice President, Secretary, and an At-Large position. If you’re interested in learning more about any of the offices, and what it’s like to serve on the board, please email the VVA and an officer will get back to you. Additionally, if you know of anyone who may be a good candidate for the board, please contact us and we’ll reach out to start the discussion.
Commercial Grape Report Survey Reminder
Julie Goforth2017-12-30T12:34:54-05:00VCU has sent out the survey via regular mail and email. Due to limited response they have extended the deadline. If you have not done so, please complete the survey and get it in the mail asap. If you need a copy of the survey please email busvawine@vcu.edu. VCU will include all info received in the month of December.
Virginia Wine Board Invitation to Submit Pre-Proposal
Julie Goforth2017-12-30T15:01:23-05:00The Virginia Wine Board (VWB) is soliciting pre-proposals to fund research, education, and marketing projects that enhance the Virginia wine industry. Projects are funded by the wine liter tax and are approved through an evaluation process. A pre-proposal system has been implemented by the Virginia Wine Board with the goal to increase the number of applicants as well as streamline the proposal preparation and review process. Pre-proposals will be evaluated on their relevance to the Virginia wine industry strategic plan, “Vision 2020”. This process is open to applicants within as well as outside the state of Virginia. Pre-proposals will be reviewed [...]
Pre-Harvest Workshops
Julie Goforth2017-07-25T20:59:24-04:00In collaboration with Scott Laboratories, Inc. Virginia Tech Enology Extension will offer three pre-harvest workshops. Megan Hereford, Annamarie Howard and Molly Kelly will be the presenters. August 8th, 2017: Chateau Morrisette Winery, 287 Winery Road, Floyd, VA 24091 August 9th, 2017: Bluestone Vineyard, 4828 Spring Creek Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812 August 10th, 2017: Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, 19381 Dunlop Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 Please email Eric at EEGranata@gmail.com to register. All programs will begin at 10am and end at 3pm. Please bring a lunch as none will be provided. We will include a brief sensory session so please bring one bottle that you would like assessed by the group. Topics will [...]
Still a few spots open for the VT Field Trip to Northern Shen Valley Vineyards
Julie Goforth2017-07-23T08:24:53-04:00On 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 [...]