2026 Governor’s Cup® Case Videos
The 2026 Governor’s Cup® Competition was a standout year for Virginia Wine. From 224 gold medal-winning wines and ciders, the 12 top-scoring wines were selected for the Virginia Governor’s Cup® Case, with an additional honor awarded to the Cider of the Year.
Download the full Governor’s Cup® Case & Cider of the Year tasting notes.
A Closer Look at Virginia’s Top Wines
Click through to learn more about the 2026 Governor’s Cup® winners.
Valley Road Vineyards – 2023 Cabernet Franc *2026 Cup Winner
7 Lady Vineyards – 2023 Meritage
Barboursville Vineyards – 2024 Vermentino
CrossKeys Vineyards – 2024 Cabernet Franc
Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard – 2023 Two Springs
Glen Manor Vineyards – 2023 Vin Rouge
Granite Heights Winery – 2024 Humility
Michael Shaps Wineworks – 2023 Cabernet Franc
Pollak Vineyards – 2023 Merlot Reserve
Trump Winery – 2018 Blanc de Noir
Winery at La Grange – 2024 Petit Manseng
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard – 2024 Petit Manseng
Blue Bee Cider – 2024 Hewe’s Crab *Cider of the Year
Frank Morgan – Director of Judging
Learn more about the Virginia Governor’s Cup® Competition.