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Update on the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook

2012-01-17T11:50:36-05:00

Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook - Update By Tom Kelly This week, Turtle Zwadlo and I attended the latest meeting of the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook Steering Committee. This is a workgroup of industry people representing both independent growers and winery personnel from around the state and is responsible for the development of the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook under the guidance of Tony Wolf and his staff at the AREC center in Winchester, VA.  Turtle and I have served in the workgroup from the beginning and it has been an exciting process to watch the workbook come together. Last year, we finally [...]

Update on the Sustainable Viticulture Practices Workbook2012-01-17T11:50:36-05:00

5PM Today is the End of Special Room Pricing for VVA Winter Technical Meeting

2012-01-12T09:12:10-05:00

Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on the Omni’s cut-off date of January 12, 2012, to receive the special pricing. Registrants are responsible for their own room reservations.  Call the OMNI at 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-843-6664) and specify that you are attending the Virginia Vineyards Association meeting. The hotel has blocked a limited amount of rooms for us.  These rooms go quickly, so make your reservations early.   Hotel location:  The Omni Hotel’s physical location is 212 Ridge McIntire Rd. | Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903.  It can be reached via McIntyre Street from Route 250 Bypass (east), or from the 5th Street exit off [...]

5PM Today is the End of Special Room Pricing for VVA Winter Technical Meeting2012-01-12T09:12:10-05:00

VWC Newsletter Jan. 4, 2012

2012-01-06T10:19:42-05:00

The first newsletter of 2012 from the Virginia Wine Council is available,  in it is an update on their fundraising efforts as well as a review of legislative issues concerning the wine industry on the immediate horizon. If you have already contributed to the VWC to support their work in 2012, thank you. We encourage all of our members to make a contribution as fits their budget to the VWC whose presence in Richmond benefits us all. Please Click here to read the newsletter dated 1/4/2012.

VWC Newsletter Jan. 4, 20122012-01-06T10:19:42-05:00

Grower of the Year Nominations due January 2nd

2011-12-28T15:20:55-05:00

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your favorite grower! Last February at our annual meeting, the Virginia Vineyard Association’s Grower of the Year Award was presented to John H. “Rock” Stephens of The Vineyards at Pointe Breeze.  Nominations will be accepted from members for this prestigious award through January 2, 2011. 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. •         Be an active member [...]

Grower of the Year Nominations due January 2nd2011-12-28T15:20:55-05:00

VWC Newsletter 12/19/11

2011-12-20T11:19:41-05:00

To read the latest newsletter from the Virginia Wine Council Click here. This issue contains more details about the 2012 Wines and Vines Day at the Capitol.

VWC Newsletter 12/19/112011-12-20T11:19:41-05:00

Agenda for 2012 Winter Technical

2011-12-15T17:24:03-05:00

Please note that the number of participants for Thursday's Track B is limited.  Send in your registration early! 2012 Winter Tech - Membership Renewal

Agenda for 2012 Winter Technical2011-12-15T17:24:03-05:00

Here is a Clue

2011-12-07T15:23:07-05:00

Here is a clue to the question "What Caused This" that was posted earlier last month.  These  photographs were taken on memorial day this year.  Are you any the wiser? A Clue to the Aerial Root Question  

Here is a Clue2011-12-07T15:23:07-05:00

2011 Commercial Grape Survey

2011-12-07T14:52:28-05:00

It is a lovely day for completing your Commerical Grape Survey so if are one of the many vineyards and wineries who have yet to do it then please do it now.  Tomorrow you can be in the vineyard.  The deadline is 15 December and Mary Catherine is eagerly awaiting your input.

2011 Commercial Grape Survey2011-12-07T14:52:28-05:00

December VWC Newsletter

2011-12-05T13:47:52-05:00

The latest Virginia Wine Council newsletter dated December 5, 2011 is out. To read it please Click here. There is a lot of valuable information including the legislative agenda for the 2012 General Assembly which starts in 28 days, and an update on the VWC fundraising campaign.

December VWC Newsletter2011-12-05T13:47:52-05:00

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