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New Kent County
3 wineries · 68 Governor's Cup awards · 2018–2026
New Kent County sits in Tidewater between Richmond and Williamsburg, along the Interstate 64 corridor. The wineries here are geographically close to — but technically outside — the Virginia Peninsula AVA, which was established in 2021 and covers parts of the adjacent James City and Charles City counties. The climate is coastal and warm, with a long growing season moderated by Chesapeake Bay breezes, and the terrain is flatter than the Blue Ridge-facing wineries to the west. A convenient add-on if you're already in the Historic Triangle area.
Award Leaderboard
3 wineries in this county have earned awards at the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition (2018–2026). The ranking below uses Olympic-style medal counting: Governor's Cup wins first, then Case selections, Best in Show honors, Gold Medals, and total awards.
| # | Winery | 🏆 Cup | 📦 Case | ⭐ BIS | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Kent Winery | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 24 |
| 2 | Jolene Family Winery | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 21 |
| 3 | Saudé Creek Vineyards | — | — | — | 0 | 23 | 23 |
Sorted by prestige: Governor's Cup Winner > Case Winner > Best in Show > Gold Medal > Total awards. Click any winery to see their complete award history.
