{"id":7067935,"date":"2026-09-27T02:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T02:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T02:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T02:38:02","slug":"virginia-is-for-wine-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7067935","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Is For [Wine] Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/2026\/08\/18\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"756,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (17)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg?w=595\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-30867\" src=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg?w=225\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg?w=450 450w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-17.jpg?w=113 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Virginia is for lovers. Everybody knows that. Or at least I assume that many people know that, as you can see these words on the billboards and in magazines. The original slogan was developed in 1969, stating that \u201cVirginia is for beach lovers\u201d and \u201cVirginia is for history lovers\u201d, before becoming just \u201cVirginia is for lovers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>That slogan also perfectly applies to our favorite subject here on these pages \u2013 wine. We can proclaim with conviction that Virginia is for wine lovers.<\/p>\n<p>You might know that the love of wine in Virginia is tightly woven with American history. Thomas Jefferson was one of the original vintners in Virginia, tirelessly working at his Monticello estate to establish Vitis Vinifera plantings in his vineyard in the early 1800s. While he was not successful, his passion definitely survived to the present day, giving way to the top-notch, world-class wines produced in Virginia today.<\/p>\n<p>My first encounter with Virginian wines was about 16 years ago, driven by the quest for rare grapes (also covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/2010\/08\/25\/chrysalis-vineyards-in-virginia-definitely-worth-a-trip\/\">one of the first 10 posts<\/a> on this blog). I had an opportunity to visit Chrysalis Vineyards in Virginia to taste the wine made from the Norton grape \u2013 another historical connection to the Virginia wine scene, developed by Dr. Norton in 1825. During my visit, I found way more than just a delicious wine made from Norton, but also a full lineup of wines made from the classic French grapes. Ever since, I never had a doubt that Virginia makes world-class wine (except I can\u2019t find them in Connecticut because \u2026 no\u2026 I\u2019m not falling into the USA wine laws rant today\u2026).<\/p>\n<p>Recently, I was offered an opportunity to review and write about Virginian wines, which I gladly accepted. You already know that I hold Virginian wines in high regard, and they are largely not available in Connecticut, so this was a perfect opportunity to taste some new wines. I was a bit surprised when I got a full case, 12 bottles, of the wines from Virginia. The box contained no explanations, just a set of wines \u2013 one sparkling, 3 whites, and 8 reds.<\/p>\n<p>I have randomly chosen a bottle of red to open, and boom \u2013 I\u2019m blown away. Next bottle, red again \u2013 another OMG moment. At this point, I\u2019m really curious, and I went online to research what wines I have received, and after checking a few wine names, I suddenly realized that I got not some random 12 wines from Virginia \u2013 no, I got the 2026 Governor\u2019s Cup Case, 12 best of the best wines from Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Governor\u2019s Cup originated in 1982 from a small tasting of Virginia wines during the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival, where about 50 people tasted the locally made wines. Starting in 1989, the event became an official competition, with the Governor of Virginia presenting the awards. In 2026, 670 wines, ciders, and meads entered the competition. 113 wineries received 224 Gold Medals, and the 12 highest-ranking red, white, and sparkling wines made up the Governor\u2019s Cup Case.<\/p>\n<p>Now I knew why each wine tasted better than the previous one\u2026 Well, whatever comes up, goes down, but that\u2019s what makes the wine world so exciting. Keep reading, you will see what I\u2019m talking about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30864\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/2026\/08\/18\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1048,528\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg?w=595\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1048\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg?w=150&amp;h=76 150w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg?w=300&amp;h=151 300w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg?w=768&amp;h=387 768w, https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-2.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=516 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For what it\u2019s worth, here are my notes in the order I tasted the wines:<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Fifty-Third Winery Two Springs Red Blend Monticello AVA<\/strong> (13% ABV, 73% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot)<br \/>Bright Ruby color<br \/>Fresh berries, Malbec-like, blackberries, raspberries, eucalyptus<br \/>Beautiful fresh berries, almost crunchy but juicy, eucalyptus, perfectly balancing acidity, firm structure.<br \/>8+, a wow wine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Glen Manor Vin Rouge Virginia<\/strong> (13.4% ABV, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot)<br \/>Beautiful Garnet<br \/>Eucalyptus, mint, freshly crushed red berries<br \/>Beautiful, supple, generally with layers of energy. A hint of cassis, beautiful fluffy texture, well integrated tannins and perfect balance. A delight.<br \/>8+, superb pop\u2019n\u2019pour<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Granite Heights Humility Virginia<\/strong> (12.7% ABV, 100% Lagrein)<br \/>Brilliant garnet<br \/>Fresh black and red fruit, eucalyptus<br \/>Stunning. Lip-smacking, gobs of fruit, wild, succulent berries, perfectly woven around a generous but firm core. Layers of pleasure, perfect balance. Wow.<br \/>8+\/9-, superb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Pollack Vineyards Merlot Reserve Monticello<\/strong> (14.5% ABV, 100% Merlot, 80% Clone 343, 20% Clone 181, 18 months in French oak barrels)<br \/>Purple and inky<br \/>Cherries, spices, a whiff of bell pepper, eucalyptus<br \/>A celebration in the mouth \u2013 lots of succulent fruit, black cherries, blackberries, black currant, just gobs of it, smothered over eucalyptus leaves, dusted with black pepper. Voluptuous, generous, perfectly balanced. A pleasure.<br \/>8+\/9-<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 Trump Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine Monticello<\/strong> (12.5% ABV, 48 months on lees)<br \/>Light straw, fine mousse<br \/>The nose is screaming \u201cclassic, classic, classic\u201d \u2013 toasted bread, brioche, yeast<br \/>A perfectly classic palate, with toasted bread, apples, bright acidity, and perfect balance<br \/>8+, a pure pleasure, happy to drink it every day<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 7 Lady Vineyards Meritage Virginia<\/strong> (13.9% ABV, 44% Merlot, 37% Petit Verdot, 19% Cabernet Franc)<br \/>Dark garnet<br \/>Ripe dark fruit, intense<br \/>Overly ripe fruit on the palate, almost stewed, some sweet mocha, a big wine<br \/>7, a first disappointment. The wine was too heavy, needed more acidity and more balance. Even the second day was still too heavy. A double disappointment as the bottle (a BAB) looked very promising\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"595\" data-carousel-extra=\"{&quot;blog_id&quot;:4534732,&quot;permalink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/talk-a-vino.com\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/18\\\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\\\/&quot;,&quot;likes_blog_id&quot;:4534732}\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 595px; height: 186px;\" data-original-width=\"595\" data-original-height=\"186\">\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 186px;\" data-original-width=\"271\" data-original-height=\"186\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/2026\/08\/18\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"267\" \/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"182\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"30865\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1054,718\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (3)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=267&amp;h=182&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=267&amp;h=182&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=534&amp;h=364&amp;ssl=1 534w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=150&amp;h=102&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-3.jpg?w=300&amp;h=204&amp;ssl=1 300w\" width=\"267\" height=\"182\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"267\" data-original-height=\"182\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (3)\" alt=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (3)\" style=\"width: 267px; height: 182px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 324px; height: 186px;\" data-original-width=\"324\" data-original-height=\"186\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/2026\/08\/18\/virginia-is-for-wine-lovers\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"320\" \/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"182\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"30866\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1096,625\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (4)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=320&amp;h=182&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=320&amp;h=182&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=640&amp;h=365&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=150&amp;h=86&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talk-a-vino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/virginia-governor-cup-wines-2026-4.jpg?w=300&amp;h=171&amp;ssl=1 300w\" width=\"320\" height=\"182\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"320\" data-original-height=\"182\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (4)\" alt=\"Virginia Governor Cup Wines 2026 (4)\" style=\"width: 320px; height: 182px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p><strong>2024 The Winery at La Grange Petit Manseng Virginia<\/strong> (13.9% ABV)<br \/>Golden color<br \/>Honey, honeysuckle, white plums, herbs<br \/>Candied white fruit, lemon and honey, good acidity.<br \/>Strange. I can drink it, but to say that I love it would be a lie.<br \/>7+, I must be missing something. Perhaps it should be good with food, some spicy Asian dish or maybe sharp cheese.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc Virginia<\/strong> (13.7% ABV)<br \/>Dark garnet.<br \/>Upon opening, the wine was \u201ctoo much\u201d \u2013 jammy fruit all over the place. After about 30 minutes in the glass, the wine settled down to a leaner, drinkable version.<br \/>2nd day notes:<br \/>Cassis, cherries, eucalyptus, a touch of mint. Open and welcoming.<br \/>Cassis, cherries, a hint of tobacco and pepper, firm structure, elegant, well balanced, a pleasure to drink.<br \/>8\/8+, nice<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Woodbrook Farm Vineyard Petit Manseng Monticello<\/strong> (15.4% ABV)<br \/>Light golden<br \/>First two days the wine was just too sweet<br \/>Day 3:<br \/>Honey and caramel on the nose, candied fruit, sweet plums<br \/>Honey, ripe white plums, floral undertones, lemon curd, velvety, good acidity on the finish<br \/>7+, I still don\u2019t love this wine, but it is drinkable on day 3. Probably great with blue cheese<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 Valley Road Vineyard Cabernet Franc Reserve Monticello<\/strong> (13.7% ABV) \u2013 <span style=\"color: #993366\">Governor\u2019s Cup Winner!<\/span><br \/>Bright Garnet<br \/>Mint, currant, intense, open, inviting, promising a great depth<br \/>Delicious gobs of fruit (currant, dark cherries), tobacco, velvety smooth, luscious and seductive. Perfect balance.<br \/>8+, wow, a pure delight<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Barboursville Vineyards Vermentino Reserve Virginia<\/strong> (13.5% ABV)<br \/>Light golden<br \/>Delicious fresh white stone fruit, hint of honeysuckle, fresh, inviting<br \/>Fresh, vibrant fruit on the palate, white plums, Meyers lemon, good structure, excellent balance.<br \/>8, delicious, needs about 10 minutes to open in the glass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 CrossKeys Vineyards Cabernet Franc Shenandoah Valley<\/strong> (14% ABV)<br \/>Cassis leaf, eucalyptus, a hint of green pepper<br \/>Bell peppers, a touch of black pepper, currant. It was leaner, firmer, and sharper on Day 1. On Day 3, it opened up into a bigger wine, more of the California fruit-forward style<br \/>8-\/8, a nice rendition<\/p>\n<p>There you are, my friends. As you can see, I was unable to fall in love with the Virginian rendition of Petit Manseng, it was just too sweet. By chance, a few days ago, I had a blend of Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng from Field Recordings in California, and it was stylistically similar, but a lot more elegant for my palate. But all in all, I can\u2019t complain with 9 superb wines out of 12 \u2013 the beauty of the wine world, everyone can find what they like, as long as they are willing to look.<\/p>\n<p>Have you had any wines from Virginia? What do you think of them?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia is for lovers. Everybody knows that. Or at least I assume that many people know that, as you can see these words on the billboards and in magazines. 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