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4 Orange County Wineries Place in the Coveted Annual 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup!

Orange County had a remarkable showing at the coveted, annual Virginia Governor’s Cup competition this year. The Virginia Wine Board describes the Governor’s Cup as “…one of the most stringent competitions in the U.S. Each year, world-class judges gather to sample hundreds of the best Virginia wines. The highest 12-ranking red and white wines will become the Governor’s Cup® Case, with one bottle taking home the coveted Governor’s Cup.” Wines from Barboursville Vineyards, The Barn at 678, Woodbrook Farm Vineyards, and Reynard Florence Vineyard all were awarded gold and silver medals. Plan your visit today and see for yourself what makes Orange County a great wine destination. Taste the winning wines yourself and take a bottle or two home!

Orange County is located at the heart of the Central Virginia Wine Region.  9 different wineries call Orange County home – for more information about these award winners and all the amazing wineries in Orange County, visit www.corksandcapsva.com!