Fox Meadow Winery Le Renard Rouge Wins 2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup Award (Red)

Fox Meadow Winery’s Meritage®, Le Renard Rouge (The Red Fox), a registered member of the Meritage Alliance, has been awarded the 2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup for Red Wines.  The 2008 vintage is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot grapes grown at the vineyard.

The Governor’s Cup was selected from the six Gold medalists:  Afton Mountain 2009 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon;  Barboursville Winery 2008 Petit Verdot; Cooper Vineyards 2008 Norton; Fox Meadow Vineyards 2008 Le Renard Rouge Meritage;  Hiddencroft Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc and Keswick Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc.

Twenty nine representatives from import and export wholesalers, wine retailers, and chefs were among the judges.  The Virginia white wines will be judged later this year and announced in conjunction with October Virginia Wine Month.

The rapid growth of Virginia’s vibrant wine industry has made it one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the state.  In 1979, there were only six wineries in Virginia. Today, there are over 190 wineries, with growth escalating as fast as the state’s advancements in wine quality and reputation.  For a complete list of winners and further information about events, tours and tastings, please visit the Virginia Wine Marketing Office’s website at http://www.virginiawine.org/

or call 1‐804‐344‐8200.

The Virginia Winery Association’s (VWA) mission is to actively encourage and support the production, quality, promotion, and appreciation of Virginia Wines. The VWA, representing all Virginia’s farm wineries, is the go-to-resource and focal point within the wine industry for local, state and national issues that affect its members.

The Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition has been held in Virginia since 1982. Sponsored by the VWA, the competition is open to Virginia appellation wines and ciders that use 95% or greater fruit grown in Virginia.

Fox Meadow Winery is located at 3310 Freezeland Road in Linden, Va. and is currently open seven days a week, Monday through Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM  and on weekends from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information, call (540)-636-6777 or visit http://www.foxmeadowwinery.com/.