Who We Are
Our Vision
The Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association is a nonprofit regional trade association with an active community of Shenandoah Valley wineries, businesses and folks that comprise the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail. The Association’s vision is to lead in the promotion and protection of the Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) as one of the finest winegrowing regions in the world. We believe this can be achieved by enhancing the future of the Shenandoah Valley AVA through the preservation and enrichment of its its land, wines and people, creating a unified voice to advocate the common interests of our members; and meeting 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 our community. To obtain information on how to become a member please email us at info@shenandoahvalleywinetrail.com.
Click here for the Membership Application.

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