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Sad News
We are saddened by the news that Juanita Swedenburg, founding member of the Vinifera Wine Growers Association, from Swedenburg Estate Vineyard passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 82.
Photo Credit: By Rich Lipski — The Washington Post
A memorial service in the vineyard, “Celebrating Juanita Swedenburg’s Life,” will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., 2007, at the Swedenburg Estate Vineyard, 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, Virginia 20117.
In lieu of flowers, the family will establish a Juanita Swedenburg Memorial Viticultural and Enological Educational Fund for the annual awarding of a grant to help promote the sustainable growth of the Virginia wine industry. Contributions can be made to J.S. Memorial Educational Fund c/o VWGA, P. O. Box 10045, Alexandria, Virginia 22310. The VWGA will contribute $1,000 to begin the fund.
Information provided by Gordon Murchie and John Witherspoon. The Washington Post obituary can be found here.
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Virginia Wines In The News
In case you missed recent write ups in The Washington Post about Virginia Wines, check out these links.
Here you will an article about the latest buzz around Virginia Wines. Here you will find an article about Polo, the 400th Anniversary celebrations, and Oasis Winery.
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Monticello Wine Trail
~ Don’t miss one of Virginia’s premier epicurean events ~
Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 21st and 22nd, when you can enjoy a rare opportunity to taste wines from 20 of Virginia’s best wineries all in one spot. In a new location this year – and on a new springtime weekend — the Monticello Wine & Food Festival promises to combine the best of years past with a few new elements to delight visitors in 2007.
This year’s 27th annual event will be held at Morris Farm, conveniently located just a mile off Route 29 on Route 33 in Stanardsville. Enjoy the beauty of the rolling countryside while sipping award-winning Virginia wines, indulging in gourmet fare, and experiencing a variety of fine art and music.
Participating wineries include: Afton Mountain, Barboursville, Burnley, Cardinal Point, DelFosse, First Colony, Gabriele Rausse, Hill Top, Horton, Jefferson, Keswick, King Family, Kluge Estate, Oakencroft, Prince Michel, Stone Mountain, Sugarleaf, Veritas, White Hall, and Wintergreen.
Advance tickets are $15 and can be obtained at any of the participating wineries or online. Tickets will be available at the gate for $20. The festival will be open Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, or to purchase advance-sale tickets, visit Monticello Wine Trail.
Contact:
Liz Bryant
Alliance Group
804-225-5829
liz@alliancegroupltd.com
Article provided by Liz Bryant of the Alliance Group.
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