A Painfully Cold Night In Virginia Wine Country
A hard freeze swept through the Commonwealth on April 20–21. Here’s what we know — and why we’re still hopeful. In the early hours of April 21st, temperatures across much […]
Virginia Wine Returns to the London Wine Fair After a Decade
A Strategic Step for Exports and Industry Growth After a ten-year absence, Virginia wine is returning to the London Wine Fair, one of the world’s most influential trade events for […]
The Silent Problem in Tasting Rooms: Why “No News” Isn’t Good News
For most wineries, the tasting room is the single most important sales channel. It is where guests encounter Virginia wine for the first time, where stories are shared, and where […]
Using Consumer Insight to Strengthen Virginia Wine’s Market Presence
Reflections from the Eastern Winery Exposition This week, Virginia Wine Coalition Coordinator Matthew Brown had the opportunity to present at the Eastern Winery Exposition in Richmond, one of the most […]
AI + SEO for Winery Websites: What Changed, What Still Works, and What to Do Next
Notes from the Virginia Wine Coalition’s March 3 Industry Speaker Series Installment If your winery website traffic is down, you’re not imagining it—and it doesn’t necessarily mean your marketing stopped […]
Tourism Resources Virginia Wineries Should Actually Use (and Use This Year)
Virginia wineries don’t just make wine — you run hospitality businesses that sit squarely inside Virginia’s tourism economy. That matters because it opens up practical, low-friction tools (and some real […]
Building Credibility: What Virginia Can Learn from Smaller Wine Regions That Earn Trust
On January 29, the Virginia Wine Coalition hosted a fireside chat with Nova Cadamatre MW as part of its Industry Speaker Series. The conversation, moderated by Matthew Brown, focused on […]
Patience Pays Off: What the 2025 Vintage Reveals About Virginia’s Terroir
Each year, Virginia’s vintage tells a story shaped by weather, place, and the people who work closest to the vines. This report brings together insights from winemakers and growers across […]
The Wine Industry Is Resetting: Here’s Why Virginia May Come Out Ahead
TL;DR — Why This Matters for Virginia Wineries Reason for Optimism in 2026: The SVB State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report and What It Means For Virginia Each January, […]
Cabernet Franc & Virginia: Where Terroir, Timing, and Taste Align
Virginia does not suffer from a lack of good red wines. What it does face—like every wine region today—is a market that is more cautious, more selective, and less forgiving […]