Julie Goforth, Author at Virginia Vineyards Association

2014 Governor’s Cup Gala on February 27th

Julie Goforth2014-01-12T14:10:41-05:00

Dear Virginia Wine Industry & Supporters, We are pleased to invite you to the Virginia Wineries Association Governor's Cup®Gala supported by the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association. The Gala is the premier gathering of the Virginia wine industry. The highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the winner of the Governor’s Cup® competition. Those invited and expected to attend this fully catered event include the Governor, First Lady, the Secretary of Agriculture, members of the Virginia Wineries Association, Virginia Vineyards Association and Virginia Wine Board, highly-qualified members of the trade - restaurateurs and retailers, members of the [...]

2014 Governor’s Cup Gala on February 27thJulie Goforth2014-01-12T14:10:41-05:00

Grapevine Cold Injury

Julie Goforth2014-01-08T22:12:29-05:00

With temperatures in the single digits, winter cold damage has to be a real concern for everyone in the business of growing grapes. Mark Chien of Penn State University and Michelle Moyer of Washington State University, have put together a nice overview of the subject, with a list of resources thrown in as a bonus.

Grapevine Cold InjuryJulie Goforth2014-01-08T22:12:29-05:00

Virginia Wine Board taking Grant Proposals until February 11, 2014

Julie Goforth2014-01-05T12:38:30-05:00

A copy of the RFP soliciting grant proposals for the Virginia Wine Board is HERE. This document is also publically available on the Commonwealth of Virginia’s e-procurement portal – eVA by going to the website http://www.eva.virginia.gov/ and selecting "Solicitations, Quick Quotes & Awards (VBO)" under quick links. This will take you to the Virginia Business Opportunities (VBO) where you can enter 301-14-038 in the key word search to go to the RFP. Any changes to the solicitation will be posted in eVA. All interested parties are encouraged to submit a proposal. If you have any questions regarding this solicitation please contact Betty Lowther |Director [...]

Virginia Wine Board taking Grant Proposals until February 11, 2014Julie Goforth2014-01-05T12:38:30-05:00

Winter 2013 Grape Press

Julie Goforth2013-12-30T11:03:29-05:00

Happy (almost) New Year! The latest and greatest issue of the VVA Grape Press is out. Click here to view the current issue or visit our Resources page to access this issue and past issues of the VVA Grape Press.

Winter 2013 Grape PressJulie Goforth2013-12-30T11:03:29-05:00

Virginia Sustainable Winegrowers Self-Assessment Guide (VA SWAG) Update

Julie Goforth2013-12-29T14:35:56-05:00

Fellow Growers, We have completed the first partial year of operation using the Virginia Sustainable Winegrowers self-Assessment Guide (VA SWAG) website since 4 April 2013. We will now capture all the work accomplished by you who have started or completed the guide for their self assessment in 2013. The captured statistics will be saved for subsequent use in comparing our progress over the coming years. The actual cut off for making any changes to your guide book is midnight on December 31, 2031. On January 1, 2014, your guide books will look the same as before the cut off, but as [...]

Virginia Sustainable Winegrowers Self-Assessment Guide (VA SWAG) UpdateJulie Goforth2013-12-29T14:35:56-05:00

Join the Virginia Wine Council for Virginia Wine and Vine Day

Julie Goforth2013-12-20T08:32:37-05:00

Virginia Wine and Vine Day January 16, 2014 | General Assembly Building | Richmond, Virginia Please join the Virginia Wine Council for our Annual Virginia Wine and Vine Day! This is a valuable opportunity to meet with key legislators and leadership about the critical importance of Virginia Wine Industry. With incoming Governor-elect McAuliffe and his Administration and many new faces in the House and Senate, this year is an especially important year to walk the halls, shake hands and to advocate for wine-friendly policies to bolster continued success! Schedule for the Day 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM – Legislative Visits 9:00 [...]

Join the Virginia Wine Council for Virginia Wine and Vine DayJulie Goforth2013-12-20T08:32:37-05:00

Call for Grower of the Year Nominations

Julie Goforth2013-12-18T18:05:16-05:00

Last February at our annual meeting, the Virginia Vineyard Association’s Grower of the Year Award was presented to Len Thompson of Amherst Vineyards. Nominations will be accepted from members for this prestigious award through January 6, 2014. It will be presented during the VVA's Annual Business meeting at the 2014 Annual Winter Technical and Trade Show. The candidate should meet the following qualifications: Nominated by an active member of the VVA, managed or operated a vineyard in Virginia for at least seven years, contributed to the Virginia Viticulture Industry, have a minimum of five acres of vineyard, and be an active [...]

Call for Grower of the Year NominationsJulie Goforth2013-12-18T18:05:16-05:00

2014 VVA Membership Forms Now Online

Julie Goforth2013-12-11T12:01:17-05:00

Please renew your VVA membership or join for the 2014 year. It is very helpful to us if you take care of membership before registering for the 2014 Annual Winter Technical Meeting which is coming up soon: January 30 - February 1. Taking care of membership now assures that you will get member pricing for the meeting. Membership in the Virginia Vineyards Association is open to all who share an interest in the Virginia viticulture industry. Our annual membership fee ($60) is due by January 31st each year.

2014 VVA Membership Forms Now OnlineJulie Goforth2013-12-11T12:01:17-05:00

Virginia Commercial Grape Report Survey

Julie Goforth2013-11-08T20:48:15-05:00

Susan Wagner of the Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office reports that the 2013 Commercial Grape Report survey has been sent out to all Virginia winery and vineyard representatives. It should be in your mail next week, and the deadline to return the completed survey is December 2, 2013. The process is being expedited so that the report can be available next spring. The survey is also available online by going to http://www.virginiawine.org/industry under "Downloadable Documents." Questions can be addressed to Susan Wagner at 804-344-8200 or Susan.Wagner@VirginiaWine.org.

Virginia Commercial Grape Report SurveyJulie Goforth2013-11-08T20:48:15-05:00

Wine Microscopy Workshop

Julie Goforth2013-10-22T18:02:25-04:00

Two separate sessions will be offered: Friday, November 8, 9:00-3:00 pm or Monday, November 11th in the Virginia Tech, Food Science Building Teaching Laboratory, Blacksburg. This workshop is for winemakers that would like hands-on training in microscope use in the wine laboratory. The instructor will be Molly Kelly, Enology Extension Specialist and topics will include: • uses of a microscope in the winery lab • correct use of a microscope • slide preparation • phase contrast microscopy • culturing microorganisms in the winery This workshop is free (lunch will be provided). Please register early, each session limited to 20 participants. Please contact Molly Kelly for more information or to [...]

Wine Microscopy WorkshopJulie Goforth2013-10-22T18:02:25-04:00

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