2025 Gold Medal Wine Trail
Expiration: 365 days after purchase
The Gold Medal Wine Trail awaits! Sign up for access to the winning wineries, cideries, and meaderies from the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition. Check in for 100 points as you immerse yourself in Virginia's award-winning wine country. Visit your favorite producers monthly or redeem special offers along the way to earn extra points. Claim points in the rewards section to unlock exclusive prizes and seasonal raffles. Cheers to exploring #vawine country on the Gold Medal Wine Trail!
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50 West Vineyards
50 West is a farm vineyard located on Route 50 just past the historic town of Aldie in Middleburg, Virginia. Our tasting room and vineyards sit high on a bluff offering stunning views of the Bull Run Mountain range. We are located in a civil war battle area and are just minutes from the historic town of Middleburg and the rolling horse farms of Virginia. We make both red and white wines produced in the classic Bordeaux style of France.
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8 Chains North Winery
8 Chains North Winery is located in Waterford, receiving a gold medal for the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc.
868 Estate Vineyards
868 Estate Vineyards is located in Purcellville, receiving three gold medals for the 2022 Chardonnay, 2022 Meritage, and 2023 Sauvignon Blanc.
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Afton Mountain Vineyards is located in Afton, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 T.
Albemarle CiderWorks
Albemarle CiderWorks is located in North Garden, receive two gold medals for Brut d'Albemarle - Orchard Blush and Brut d'Albemarle - Harrison.
Ankida Ridge Vineyards
Ankida Ridge Vineyards is located in Amherst, receiving two gold medals for the 2022 Pinot Noir and 2023 Chardonnay.
Ashton Creek Vineyard
Ashton Creek Vineyard is located in Chester, receiving two gold medals for the 2023 Merlot and 2023 Petit Manseng.
What's Included
- Free Tastings Of Gold-medalists Petit Manseng 2023 And Merlot 2023, And 10% Off A Bottle Purchase Of Either One.
Barboursville Vineyards
Barboursville Vineyards is located in Barboursville, receiving six gold medals for the 2017 Nebbiolo, 2017 Cabernet Franc, 2017 Octagon, 2023 Vermentino, 2021 Nebbiolo, and 2021 Octagon.
Barren Ridge Vineyards
Barren Ridge Vineyards is located in Fisherville, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Meritage.
Black Heath Meadery
Black Heath Meadery is located in Richmond, receiving two gold medals for the There's Pie Aw and Schmucks.
Bluestone Vineyard
Bluestone Vineyard is located in Bridgewater, receiving a gold medal for the 2023 Houndstooth.
Breaux Vineyards
Breaux Vineyards is located in Purcellville and is a part of the Middleburg AVA in the northern VA region. It received three gold medals for the 2016 Meritage, 2016 Nebbiolo, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc. The 2016 Meritage and 2016 Nebbiolo both earned spots in the Governor's Cup Case.
What's Included
- 10% Off Gold Bottles
Brix & Columns Vineyards
Brix and Columns Vineyard is located in McGaheysville, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Cabernet Franc.
Burnbrae Vineyards
What's Included
- Gold Medal Wine Trail Special Discount: Buy One Glass Of Burnbrae Vineyards’ Designated Red, White Or Rose Wine Of The Week And Enjoy A Second One For 50% Off.
Buskey Cider
Buskey Cider is located in Richmond, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Hewe's Crab Apple Cider.
Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg
Cana Vineyards is located in Middleburg, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Albariño.
What's Included
- Buy 2 Bottles Of Cana Vineyards Albariño And Receive 15% Off.
Carriage House Wineworks
Carriage House Wineworks is located in Waterford, receiving two gold medals for the 2021 Petit Verdot and 2020 Barouche.
Casanel Vineyards & Winery
Casanel is a boutique winery located in Leesburg, VA. We cultivate 6 different grapes on 7 acres to produce a variety of estate grown wines that showcase our terroir and unique winemaking style. Enjoy a friendly, educational atmosphere on our quiet piece of property in the Clark's Gap area of the Catoctin Mountain range.
What's Included
- Buy One, Get One 50% Off Tasting. Purchase Any 3 Bottles Of Our Medal Winners From Gov Cup Receive 10% Off Purchase, Purchase Any 6 Bottles Of Our Medal Winners From Gov Cup Receive 15% Off Bottle Purchase
Cave Ridge Vineyard
Cave Ridge Vineyard is located in Mt Jackson, receiving two gold medals for the 2022 Sparkling Riesling and 2019 Fossil Hill Reserve.
Chateau Morrisette Winery
Chateau Morrisette is located in Flyod, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Archival XII.
Chiswell Farm & Winery
The Chiles Family of Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard is proud to present our own wines! Chiswell Farm & Winery is a Jeffersonian - style home in the Greenwood estate area. Join us for amazing wine and gorgeous views!
Chrysalis Vineyards at The Ag District
Chrysalis Vineyards at the Ag District is located in Middleburg, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Bull Run Mountain Cuvée.
What's Included
- Purchase A Bottle Of The 2022 Bull Run Mountain Cuvée During Your Visit And Receive A $5 Off Coupon For A Pizza From The Little River Bakehouse—valid For Same-day Use!
CrossKeys Vineyards
CrossKeys Vineyards is located in Mt. Crawford, receiving three gold medals for the 2022 Chardonnay, and 2022 Viognier, and Blanc De Noir.
Cunningham Creek Winery
Located in Palmyra, summer sips include Rosé, Cycle 76, Herd Dog White, Strawberry, Sangria.
What's Included
- Buy One Wine Tasting, Get One Wine Tasting 50% Off
Daring Wine Company
What's Included
- 10% Off Purchase That Includes A Bottle Of Our Gold Medal Winners
Delaplane Cellars
Delaplane Cellars is located in Delaplane and is a part of the Middleburg AVA in the northern VA region. It received a gold medal for the 2017 Tannat.
Domaine Fortier Vineyards
What's Included
- 15% Off 3 Pack Of Wine
Doukenie Winery
Doukénie Winery is located in Hillsboro, receiving two gold medals for the 2020 Petit Verdot.
DuCard Vineyards
DuCard Vineyards is located in Etlan, receiving three gold medals for the 2023 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve, 2022 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve, and 2021 Triskele
What's Included
- Gold Medal Flight - The Guided Tasting Flight Includes Four Half Pours Of Our Gold Medal Winning Wines Delivered To Your Table By Our Knowledgeable Staff.
Eastwood Farm and Winery
Eastwood Farm and Winery is located in Charlottesville, receiving two gold medals for the 2022 Rosé and Merlot.
What's Included
- Specials On Bottles To Go: 10% Off 4 Bottles, 15% Off 6 Bottles, 20% Off Cases
Ecco Adesso Vineyards
Ecco Adesso Vineyards is located in Fairfield, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 New World Virginia Chardonnay.
Endhardt Vineyards
Endhardt Vineyards is located in Purcellville, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Upper Block and 2020 Fervor Red.
Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company
Everleigh Vineyards is located in Mineral, receiving two gold medals for the 2021 Chardonnel and 2020 Chardonnel.
Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm
Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard
Located in Louisa, summer sips include the 2022 Viognier, 2023 Chardonel, 2023 Quintessential Rosé, and 2023 Gentle Press Rosé.
What's Included
- Any 3+bottle Purchase That Includes At Least 1 Governor Cup Gold Medal Wine Will Receive A 15% Discount.
Good Spirit Farm
Located in Round Hill, summer sips include 2022 Chardonnay, 2023 Albariño, 2022 Petit Manseng and 2021 Good Spirit Farm Rosé.
What's Included
- 50% Off Two Of Our Wine Tasting Flights
Grace Estate Winery
Grace Estate Winery is located in Crozet, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Petit Verdot.
Granite Heights Winery
Granite Heights Winery is located in Warrenton, receiving three gold medals for the 2022 Chardonnay, 2021 Petit Verdot, and 2019 Cabernet Franc.
Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery
Great Valley Farm Winery is located in Natural Bridge, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Petit Verdot.
Hamlet Vineyards
Hamlet Vineyards is located in Bassett, receiving three gold medals for the 2021 Petit Verdot, 2021 Eltham, and 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Hark Vineyards
Hark Vineyards is located in Earlysville, receiving two gold medals for the 2019 Merlot and 2019 Spark.
Horton Vineyards
Horton is located in Gordonsville, receiving a two gold medals for the 2017 Stonecastle Red and Suil.
What's Included
- Buy One Flights And Tastings, Get One Flights And Tastings 50% Off
James River Cellars Winery
Located in Glen Allen, summer sips include Rosé, Vidal Blanc, Sunrise White and Montpelier Blush.
Jefferson Vineyards
Jefferson Vineyards is located in Charlottesville, receiving three gold medals for the 2021 Viognier, 2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve, and 2022 Chardonnay Reserve.
Jump Mountain Vineyard
What's Included
- Free Tasting Of Gold Medal Wine: 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 2 For 1 Tasting Flight 15% Discount On Bundle Of 3 Governor's Cup Medal Winning Wines
Keswick Vineyards
Keswick Vineyards is located in Keswick, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon.
King Family Vineyards
Located in Crozet, summer sips include a white wine flight.
Lake Anna Winery
Lake Anna Winery
Lake Anna Winery is located in Spotsylvania, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Chardonnay Barrel Select.
Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery
Virginia's only certified-organic vineyard and winery. Taste our unique wines and relax on the porch overlooking the vineyard in the valley below.
What's Included
- 20% Off 3-pack Of Gold Medal Winning Wine
Michael Shaps Wineworks
Michael Shaps Wineworks is located in Charlottesville, receiving four gold medals for the 2021 Petit Manseng, 2021 Chardonnay, 2020 L.Scott, and 2021 L.Scott.
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery (Formerly Delfosse)
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery is located in Faber, receiving two gold medals for the 2021 Petit Verdot Reserve and 2022 Chardonnay.
Muse Vineyards
Muse Vineyards is located in Woodstock, receiving two gold medals for the 2020 Clio & 2022 Gamay.
What's Included
- $20 Off Guided Wine Tastings
October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop
Old House Vineyards
Old House Vineyards is located in Culpeper, receiving a gold medal for the 2020 Petillante.
Paradise Springs Winery
Paradise Springs Winery is located in Clifton in the northern VA region. It received a gold medal for the 2018 Après Rose.
What's Included
- 10% Off Purchases Of Our Gold Medal Winning Wine
Philip Carter Winery
Pollak Vineyards
Pollak Vineyards is located in Greenwood and is a part of the Monticello AVA in the central VA region. It received three gold medals for the 2015 Meritage, 2017 Mille Fleurs, 2017 Meritage.
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard is located in Stafford, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Albariño.
Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery
Prince Michel Winery was established in 1982 by French Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists Jean and Sylviane LeDucq. Their love of wine and good business sense were the perfect ingredients for starting a winery during the infancy period of Virginia’s now thriving industry. Steeped in tradition, Prince Michel soon gained the status as an “Old World” winery on the East coast. In 2005 Prince Michel was purchased by Kristin Swanson Easter, who is one of a handful of female winery owners in the world and her exuberance and vitality carry over into a new and exciting era of winemaking.
Located 30 Miles North of Charlottesville - The winery and tap room are open 7 days a week, offering internationally acclaimed wines in the tasting room as well as craft brew, cider and pub style dining at Tap 29 Brewery. Come experience the exuberance and vitality of Prince Michel from our eclectic gift shop to an afternoon of wine slushies and live music…there is truly something here for everyone.
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What's Included
- Buy One Wine Tasting, Get One Wine Tasting 50% Off
Reynard Florence Vineyard
Reynard Florence Vineyard is located in Barboursville, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Recherché.
Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
Rockbridge Vineyard is located in Raphine, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Vd'Or
What's Included
- Buy One Wine Flight, Get One Wine Flight 50% Off
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
Located in La Crosse, summer sips include Block A, Traminette, Virginia White and Rosé.
Sage Bird Ciderworks
Sage Bird Ciderworks is located in downtown Harrisonburg, VA in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We use locally-sourced fruit and flavor to produce small-batch, hand-crafted hard cider that honors tradition and welcomes the future.
What's Included
- Buy One Wine & Cider Flights, Get One Wine & Cider Flights 50% Off
Shenandoah Vineyards
Shenandoah Vineyards is located in Edinburg and is a part of the Shenandoah Valley AVA. It received a gold medal for the 2017 Reserve Red.
Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Southwest Mountains Vineyards is located in Keswick, receiving two gold medals for the 2021 Cabernet Franc and 2021 Petit Manseng.
Stinson Vineyards
Stinson Vineyards is located in Crozet, receiving a gold medal for the 2019 Meritage.
Sweet Briar College Farm
Sweet Briar College Farm is located in Sweet Briar, receiving a gold medal for the 2023 Earned the Rosé.
What's Included
- -Three Pack Of Gold Medal 2023 Earned The Rosé For $60 -Three Pack Of Silver Medal 2023 Leading The Way Chardonnay For $60
The Barn at 678
The Barn at 678 is located in Barboursville, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Reserve Red.
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards is located in Hamilton, receiving four gold medals for the 2020 Petit Verdot, 2021 Cabernet Franc, 2020 Cabernet Franc, 2022 Viognier.
The Williamsburg Winery
The Williamsburg Winery is located in Williamsburg and is a part of the Virginia Peninsula AVA in the Hampton Roads region. It received a gold medal for the 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve.
What's Included
- $119 Special Price On Gold Medal 2-Pack: (1) Bottle Of 2019 Trianon And (1) Bottle Of 2021 Gabriel Archer Reserve.
The Wine Reserve at Waterford
The Wine Reserve at Waterford is located in Waterford, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 First Harvest Petit Manseng.
The Winery at La Grange
What's Included
- BOGO Tastings; Free Tasting Of Gold Medal Wines
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
What's Included
- 20% Off Gold Medal Winning Wine, Our 2023 Vidal Blanc
Three Leg Run
Three Leg Run is a neighborhood Brewery, Winery and Meadery located in Chester, VA. We have a rotating tap list of beer and mead, as well as several house wines. All alcoholic beverages are made right here on our 2 barrel system. We also have several small plate food items and sodas. We are kid and dog friendly!
Trump Winery
Trump Winery is located in Charlottesville, receiving two gold medals for the 2018 Blanc de Blanc and 2018 Sparkling Rosé.
Valley Road Vineyards
Located on "Nelson 151" at the gateway to the Rockfish Valley craft beverage trail, Valley Road Vineyards is known for its medal-winning wines, magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, friendly and knowledgeable people, and its "farm chic" venues.
What's Included
- 1) Buy One Governor's Cup Flight At $25.95, Get One 50% Off 2) Discounts On 2025 Governor's Cup Bottle Purchases (Mix And Match!) 1 Bottle - 5% 2 Bottles - 10% 3 Bottles - 15% 4 Bottles - 20% 5+ Bottles - 25%
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
Located in Afton, summer sips include Scintilla, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc and 2023 Rosé.
What's Included
- Veritas Gold Duo Tasting – Exclusive For Trail Passport Holders As A 2025 Gold Medal Wine Trail Passport Holder, Enjoy Our Veritas Gold Duo Tasting For Just $20. Savor Two 3 Oz Pours Of Our 2023 Monticello White And 2022 Veritas Reserve When You Visit Our
Walsh Family Wine
Walsh Family Wine is located in Purcellville, receiving a gold medal for the 2021 Paeonia.
Williams Gap Vineyard
Williams Gap Vineyard is located in Round Hill, receiving two gold medals for the 2021 Cabernet Franc & 2019 Fieldstone.
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards located in Leesburg, receiving a gold medal for the 2022 Petit Verdot.
What's Included
- 20% Off On A 3-pack Of Our 2025 Governor's Cup Medal Winners
Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove
Located in Tappahannock, summer sips include Deadrise, Vidal, River Rose, and Rappahannock Breeze.
Wolf Gap Vineyard and Winery
Wolf Gap Vineyard is located in Edingurg, receiving a gold medal for the Clare Sparkling Rosé.
What's Included
- 25% Off Food Items
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard is located in Orange, receiving a gold medal for the 2020 Petit Verdot.
What's Included
- 20% Off 3 Pack Of Wine