On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Shenandoah Cup was awarded to:
Bluestone Vineyard's HOUNDSTOOTH 2017
Congratulations to Bluestone Vineyard and winemaker Lee Hartman!
Congratulations to our 2021 Shenandoah Cup Gold Medal Wines:
Bluestone Vineyard - 2017 Houndstooth
Bluestone Vineyard - 2019 Chardonnay (Stainless Steel)
Briede Family Vineyards - 2019 Tannat
Cave Ridge Vineyard - NV Blanc de Blanc Sparkling
Cave Ridge Vineyard - 2019 Fossil Hill
CrossKeys Vineyards - 2019 Meritage
CrossKeys Vineyards - 2019 Petit Verdot
Muse Vineyards - 2017 Clio
Rockbridge Vineyard - 2017 De Chiel White Riesling
Rockbridge Vineyard - 2017 V d'Or
Wolf Gap Vineyard - 2017 Chambourcin
It has been said by many that the Shenandoah Valley is one of the country’s most exciting wine producing regions today, with positive critical reviews being found in major food and wine publications nationwide. As the praise and awards continue to accumulate, Shenandoah Valley wines have become sought-after products in fine restaurants and wine shops from coast to coast and internationally.
The Shenandoah Valley has clearly emerged as a regional wine leader in the eastern United States. A tour of the Valley’s wineries offers a special experience, with rural scenery, entertainment, quality restaurants and award winning wines.
Who We Are
The Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association is a nonprofit regional trade association with an active membership of Shenandoah Valley (a BATF Approved Viticultural Area – AVA) wineries, businesses and folks interested in wine. The Association’s vision is to lead in the promotion and protection of Shenandoah Valley AVA as one of the finest winegrowing regions in the world; to enhance the future of Shenandoah Valley through the preservation and enhancement of its resources: its land, wines and people; create a unified voice to advocate the common interests of our members; and to meet the challenges of our dynamic, global industry with innovation and integrity.
Supporting businesses and individuals are encouraged to join the SVWGA. To obtain information on how to become a member please e-mail us at info@shenandoahvalleywinetrail.com.
Click here for the Membership Application
Affiliated Members
Agritourism l Winery l Cidery Consultants
Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association
Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail
Board of Directors 2021 – 2022
President
Stephanie Pence
Brix & Columns Vineyards
Vice President
Lee Hartman
Bluestone Vineyard
Treasurer
David Rourke
M&R Vineyard
Secretary
Vicki Ruckman
The Virginia Farmhouse
Wineries North to South
Briede Family Vineyards, Winchester, Frederick County
James Charles Winery & Vineyard, Winchester, Frederick County
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery, Stephens City, Frederick County
Honey & Hops Brew Works, Front Royal, Warren County
Star in the Valley Estate Winery, Strasburg, Shenandoah County
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, Maurertown, Shenandoah County
Muse Vineyard, Woodstock, Shenandoah County
Shenandoah Vineyards, Edinburg, Shenandoah County
Wolf Gap Vineyard, Edinburg, Shenandoah County
Cave Ridge Vineyard, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah County
The Winery at Kindred Pointe, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah County
Third Hill Winery at DeMello Vineyards, Quicksburg, Shenandoah County
Wisteria Farm & Vineyard, Stanley, Page County
Brix and Columns Vineyards, McGaheysville, Rockingham County
Sage Bird Cider Works, Harrisonburg, City of Harrisonburg
Purple Wolf Vineyard, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
CrossKeys Vineyards, Mt. Crawford, Rockingham County
Marceline Vineyards, Mt. Crawford, Rockingham County
Bluestone Vineyard, Bridgewater, Rockingham County
Barren Ridge Vineyards, Fishersville, Augusta County
Rockbridge Vineyard, Raphine, Rockbridge County
12 Ridges Vineyard, Vesuvius, Rockbridge County
Jump Mountain Vineyard, Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge County
Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Fairfield, Rockbridge County