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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2025 VIRGINIA WINE INVITATIONAL WINN

December 9, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Libation Awards

Email: info@libationawards.com

December 9, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Virginia Wine Invitational. After several days of spirited judging, 600 Vineyard and Winery took the top prize as the 2025 Virginia Winery of the Year.

“We are humbled to be named Winery of the Year. At 600 Winery, our mission has always been to bring people together through remarkable wines and memorable experiences. This recognition fuels our passion as we look toward to an exciting 2026, and we’re grateful to share this journey with our community.”

With dozens of wineries entering hundreds of wines, this year’s competition was truly a showcase of Virginia’s best.

Best In Class Double Gold Winners Also Include:

Sparkling Wines - 600 Vineyard and Winery - Sparkling Rose

White Wines - Jefferson Vineyards - Viognier

Blush and Rose Wines - 600 Vineyard and Winery - Rose

Red Wines - Effingham Manor & Winery - Meritage

Native American and Hybrid Wines - Narmada Winery - Reflection

Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types - Jolene Family Winery - Vasara Series Peach

Fortified Wine - Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery - Obsydian

Virginia Gold Medal Wine Label of the Year - Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard - Viognier

For a full list of medal winners, visit www.libationawards.com/winners

Libation is one of the fastest growing wine, beer and spirits lifestyle magazines with brand reach exceeding 200,000 unique engagements. Libation is on a mission to change the wine, beer and spirits competition landscape through a series of exciting and innovative state, regional and national competitions.

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