MWT Wins 60% of Gold Medals in VA Governor’s Cup

Gold medal rankings from the 2017 Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition were released yesterday and of the 23 gold medals awarded, 14 (60%) were given to wines from members of the Monticello Wine Trail.

In addition, five of the seven wineries to receive more than one gold medal are members, they include – Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, Michael Shaps Wineworks and Veritas Vineyard & Winery.

Wines entered into the Governor’s Cup must be made from 100% Virginia fruit and once entered undergo thorough judging over the course of four weeks.

During the private Governor’s Cup gala on February 21, the Governor’s Case, of the top scoring twelve wines, and the overall winner of the Governor’s Cup will be announced.

Monticello Wine Trail Member – Gold Medals

Winery Name

Barboursville Vineyards
Barboursville Vineyards
Cardinal Point Winery
Horton Vineyards
Jefferson Vineyards
Jefferson Vineyards
King Family Vineyards
King Family Vineyards
King Family Vineyards
Michael Shaps
Michael Shaps
Pollak Vineyards
Veritas Vineyards & Winery
Veritas Vineyards & Winery

Vintage

2013
2014
2014
2015
2012
2014
NV
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2014
2014

Wine Type

Paxxito
Cabernet Franc
Union
Viognier
Meritage
Petit Verdot
Brut
Loreley
Petit Verdot
Meritage
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc Reserve
Petit Manseng
Petit Verdot Paul Shaffer 6th Edition