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The Virginia Wine Trade Intensive is a high-impact professional development experience built for the trade to taste, learn, and sell Virginia Wine with confidence.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
The best argument for Virginia wine isn't made in a classroom; it's made at the table. This session pairs Virginia wines with a curated spread of Virginia-sourced small bites. Come with your menu in mind. Leave with pairings you can sell and a conviction that Virginia wine doesn't just belong on your list, it belongs on your table.
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avatar for David Dunlap

David Dunlap

Chef, Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen & 1807 Restaurant
Chef David Dunlap is a celebrated culinary talent whose journey reflects a deep passion for exceptional food, local ingredients, and warm hospitality. Born in Washington state, Dunlap began his professional career in kitchens at age 19 and honed his skills through formal training... Read More →
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Winn Roberton

Head Sommelier, Bourbon Steak Four Seasons Hotel
As a child in suburban Washington, DC, Winn Roberton's dining out experience was limited to family birthday celebrations, but the 'magic' of restaurant operations that entranced him then has had a fast hold ever since. These days, as a member of the wine team overseeing the capital... Read More →
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Troy Hancock

Certified Sommelier, The Roosevelt
I started off in the wine world as a server at a French bistro in Raleigh NC. with a background in agriculture my interest for viticulture and wine production grew into me making hospitality and wine my life here in Richmond VA
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Michael Skipper

Chef/Wine Director, The Shack
Chef Michael Skipper has spent over six years in the kitchen at The Shack, including three years working alongside owner Ian Boden. After several years away, he returned to help lead the restaurant’s day-to-day operations and lead The Shack into its next chapter while Chef Boden... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Jefferson Hotel

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