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Valley Road Vineyards

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Cup Winner
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Cup Case
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Gold
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Silver
2026 GOVERNOR'S CUP WINNER

2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve

Top wine in Virginia · Virginia Governor's Cup, 2026
“Medium garnet in color, with notes of violets and black cherry, followed by a spicy, peppery palate and balanced tannins for a long, pleasing finish.”
Winemaker: Corry Craighill
Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Grayson Vineyard, Monticello AVA
Tasting notes from valleyroadwines.com

Complete Awards History

Virginia Governor's Cup Competition · 2018–2026
2026Governor's Cup
Red
2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Governor's Cup Winner Gold
2021 Meritage
Gold
2021 Petit Verdot
Silver
2023 Cabernet Franc
Silver
White
2024 Albariño
Gold
2023 Chardonnay
Silver
2025Governor's Cup
Red
2020 Petit Verdot
Gold
2022 Cabernet Franc
Gold
2021 Meritage
Silver
White
2023 Petit Manseng
Governor's Cup Case Gold
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Silver
2024Governor's Cup
Red
2019 Petit Verdot
Silver
2021 Torn Curtain
Silver
White
2021 Chardonnay
Silver
2022 Viognier
Silver
2023Governor's Cup
Red
2019 Meritage
Silver
2019 Petit Verdot
Silver
2021 Cabernet Franc
Silver
White
2021 Chardonnay
Silver
2022Governor's Cup
Red
2017 Meritage
Silver
2019 Cabernet Franc
Silver
White
2020 Chardonnay
Silver
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Silver
2020 Viognier
Silver
2021Governor's Cup
Red
2016 Meritage
Silver
2017 Meritage
Silver
White
2019 Chardonnay
Silver
2020Governor's Cup
Red
2016 Petit Verdot
Silver
2018 Fete
Silver
2019Governor's Cup
Red
2014 Meritage
Silver
2015 Meritage
Silver
2017 Torn Curtain
Silver
2018Governor's Cup
Red
2014 Meritage
Silver
2015 Meritage
Silver
White
2015 Viognier
Gold

Showing Silver Medal (87+ points) and above. This winery may have additional Bronze awards not displayed here. Full results at virginiawine.org.

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