By: Orange County Communications Department
Orange County ’ s Barboursville Vineyards, worked in conjunction with the Virginia Wine Board, the Agriculture and Forestry Secretariat, and the Office of the First Lady of Virginia to craft a limited release of Cornus Virginicus, a new wine honoring Virginia ’ s vibrant agriculture and agribusiness scenes. Cornus Virginicus was presented during the 34th annual Virginia Wine Month, and was limited to 199 cases of product. First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin unveiled the limited spirit, a collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards and the First Lady of Virginia. Luca Paschina of Barboursville Vineyards created the wine composed of a blend of 57% Merlot, 28.5% Cabernet Franc and 14.5% Petit Verdot. Cornus Virginicus is the first of four (4) planned volumes to be crafted by a Virginia vineyard in collaboration with the First Lady of Virginia. The second volume is expected to be released in the autumn of 2023. Cornus Virginicus is Latin for “ flowering tree of Virginia, ” honoring the dogwood, the Commonwealth's state flower and tree. The First Lady ’ s Office says she chose the dogwood for her official seal and as the emblem of this project because it represents tradition, strength, family, and growth.
The special edition wine may be purchased at Barboursville Vineyards on - site or via their website, and at local Virginia ABC retail locations throughout the state.
For more information visit virginiawine.org, Barboursville Vineyards at bbvwine.com, and the Office of the First Lady of Virginia at www.firstlady.virginia.gov. Interested in planning a wine tour of Orange County Virginia? Visit visitorangeva.com to learn more and plan your trip! Contact the Visitor ’ s Center with any questions at (540) 672 - 1653 or visit us at 122 East Main Street, Orange, Virginia 22960.
Pictured from left to right: Renee Honaker, Ellen Pitera, Luca Paschina, Kaci Daniel, and Ted Voorhees.
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