Virginia Wine Trade Intensive

Known as an integral player in the establishment of the natural wine movement in this country, I am an ardent supporter of sustainable vine-farming and traditional, low-intervention winemaking. I was raised in the New York’s Hudson Valley, and earned an undergraduate degree in American... Read More →

Justin Rose, born in Houston, TX and raised in Midland, MI, received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2004. Upon graduation he returned to the family farm, Rosemont, in LaCrosse, to help establish Rosemont Vineyards. In 2005, Justin went to Napa... Read More →

Karl Hambsch is the owner, vineyard manager, and winemaker of Virginia's only certified-organic vineyard and winery.  Karl has worked in the wine industry for 25 years, has been making wine for 20 years, and has begun his 15th vintage year at Loving Cup.
Karl endeavors to farm with humility and attempts to work with nature, rather than against it.  "Do no harm" is the standard against which all farming practices at Loving Cup are measured.  Biodiversity and soil health are protected and encouraged, adding layered resilience in V... Read More →

Kiernan and her husband Chris Patusky planted their first vines in 2010 to establish Slater Run Vineyards on Kiernan’s family farm in Upperville, Virginia. Kiernan tapped into farming advice from her parents, Bob and Alice Slater, along with professional guidance from vineyard consultant... Read More →

Domaine Finot is a bi-national viticultural bridge between the French Alps and Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Winemaker Matthieu Finot brings a "garagiste" soul to Turk Mountain Vineyards, championing minimalist intervention: natural yeasts, no added SO2, and sustainable farming. By blending... Read More →