Centuries after a Founding Father first had a vision to transform Central Virginia into one of the premiere wine regions on the planet, on Wednesday night local winemakers celebrated a remarkable accomplishment.
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Matt Lohr presents a signed resolution from Gov. Glenn Youngkin recognizing the Monticello viticultural area as "Wine Region of the Year" to Albemarle County Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
George Hodson, manager at Veritas Vineyard and Winery and vice chair of the Virginia Wine Board, addresses a crowd at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick celebrating the region's designation as "Wine Region of the Year" on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr addresses a crowd at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick celebrating the region's designation as "Wine Region of the Year" on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
George Hodson, manager at Veritas Vineyard and Winery and vice chair of the Virginia Wine Board, addresses a crowd at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick celebrating the region's designation as "Wine Region of the Year" on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr addresses a crowd at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick celebrating the region's designation as "Wine Region of the Year" on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Matt Lohr presents a signed resolution from Gov. Glenn Youngkin recognizing the Monticello viticultural area as "Wine Region of the Year" to Albemarle County Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley at Southwest Mountains Vineyards in Keswick on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
