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The Virginia Wines Governor’s Cup Competition for 2026

Cabernet franc for the win.

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Fredric Koeppel
Sep 01, 2026
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It’s always fun to write about the annual Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition, this time for 2026. Judged by a panel in a rigorous process overseen by judging director Frank Morgan, this selection of 12 wines provides a snapshot of what’s going on, wine-wise, in the Blue Ridge State.

What’s going on seems to be a transition from the ubiquitous and seemi…

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