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The Virginia Governor's Cup Gala is set for March 13 in Richmond.
The Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala is set to take place March 13 from 6-9 p.m. in Richmond, at Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., about a two-hour drive from Alexandria.
This one-of-a-kind evening offers a unique chance to taste the top Virginia wines produced across the Commonwealth in one evening. Attendees will also enjoy fare crafted by distinguished local chefs while witnessing the unveiling of the 2025 Governor’s Cup Case, Cup & Best in Show Cider winners.
Ticket Information
General Admission: $225
- Taste ALL the gold medal-winning wines from the 2025 Governor’s Cup competition
- Witness the unveiling of this year’s Governor’s Cup Case, Cup and Best in Show Cider winners
- Enjoy fare from renowned local chefs
The Virginia Governor's Cup, one of the most stringent competitions in the US, is hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association, in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.
All entries must be made from 100% Virginia-grown fruit to be eligible. Each wine is ranked based on a unified scoring system.
This year, world-class judges will sample over 620 of the best Virginia wines, ciders and meads from across the Commonwealth. In 2024, 79 wineries received 137 Gold Medals, the highest 12 ranking red and white wines made up the Governor’s Cup Case, with one bottle taking home the coveted Governor's Cup®.
Over the course of three days, 12 judges assess the highest ranking wines from the preliminary round. Unlike the preliminary round, each judge samples all of the Final Round wines.
Each wine in the Final Round receives a final average score after the lowest is dropped. The 12 wines with the highest average score are identified as the "Governor's Cup Case."
The wine with the highest overall score is the Governor's Cup Winner.
Find more information on the gala here:
https://virginiawine.ticketspice.com/2025-virginia-governors-cup-gala
