The purpose of our chapter is to provide
educational assistance and mentoring to members who wish to learn about
wine
appreciation, viticulture, enology, and/or wine judging. In support of
this goal, our chapter presents opportunities for research,
presentation, and leadership roles in the Virginia wine industry.
Typical chapter activities
include:
- Monthly wine tastings with member-generated presentations
and food pairings.
- Special tastings (e.g., fine Port with cheese and dessert)
at member homes.
- Summer bar-be-que, potluck, and tasting.
- Christmas party with other local chapters.
- Mentoring of members who are new to wine appreciation.
- Mentoring of judges-in-training or members starting
wine-industry careers.
- Mentoring of newly-formed chapters.
- Assistance to Virginia vineyards during pruning and harvest
seasons.
- Assistance to Virginia wineries at festivals and special
events.
- Assistance to Virginia wineries during the pressing,
blending, and bottling of wine.
If you would like to support these or other chapter activities, please
contact our
Membership
Coordinator.