Who We Are
Our vision
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.
Board of Directors 2025-2026
President
Sally Cowal
Muse Vineyards
Vice President
Randy Phillips
Cave Ridge Vineyard
Treasurer
David Rourke
M&R Vineyard
Secretary
Vicki Ruckman
Member
Lee Hartman
Bluestone Vineyard
Joining the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail
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.
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