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Transformative Main Street Station Shed in Richmond, Va. Lauded as Shining Infrastructure Example

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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The Main Street Station Shed won an American Public Works Association project of the year award in 2022.

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  • The Main Street Station Shed won an American Public Works Association project of the year award in 2022.
  • “Not only is the Main Street Station Shed a fascinating example of the positive impact of great American infrastructure, it’s a lure for the next great generation of public works professionals and engineers,” APWA CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE, said.
  • Main Street Station , built in 1901, closed Oct. 15, 1975, and reopened in 1985 (following a major fire in 1983) as a mall.
  • The 40-year effort to reimagine the train station has led to National Historic Landmark designations for the shed and headhouse.

Delfosse Vineyards and Winery Wins 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. The prestigious award was given during the annual Virginia Governor's Cup® Gala held at Main Street Station on February 23. In its 41st year, the competition received 614 entries from over 115 Virginia wineries, cideries and meaderies.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec.
  • "It is an honor to present this year's Virginia Governor's Cup® to the team at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
  • "Delfosse is adding an exciting new chapter to its venerable history and we look forward to all they do next as Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery."
  • Winemaker Andrew Bilenkij and owners Mike and Adrienne Albers accepted the Cup on behalf of Delfosse Vineyards and Winery.

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Riding the Rails

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • All five of the stations featured on these stamps are listed in the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Register of Historic Places.
  • Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America , to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.

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  • With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.
  • "The Virginia Wineries Association is thrilled to announce this incredible number of gold medal winning-wines," said Virginia Wineries Association President George Hodson.
  • "The gold medals span eight regions and are crafted with over 20 grape varieties all grown in Virginia, producing quality wines expressive of their farms and the Commonwealth of Virginia."
  • Beginning March 1, Virginia Wine fans eager to taste the winning wineries can sign up for the complimentary Gold Medal Wine Trail, a mobile passport that features the 66 gold medal winners.

Cana Vineyards Wins 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® with 2019 Unité Reserve

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg for its 2019 Unité Reserve—a signature estate red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The competition received a record-breaking number of entries this year—615 wines from over 100 Virginia wineries.

Key Points: 
  • Cana Vineyards' 2019 Unit Reserve earned the highest average score from a panel of esteemed judges who evaluated the wines based on appearance, aroma, flavor, commercial suitability and overall quality.
  • The 2019 Unit Reserve will be featured alongside 11 other wines in the Virginia Governor's Cup Case, a collection of the competition's 12 highest scoring wines.
  • The Virginia Governor's Cup Case includes a variety of styles and represents three leading wine regions across the Commonwealth: Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley.
  • The Virginia Wineries Association's Governor's Cup is held in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.

Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Regarded as one of the nation's most stringent wine competitions, gold medals have been awarded to 127 wines from 65 Virginia wineries after a series of rigorous blind tastings.

Key Points: 
  • Regarded as one of the nation's most stringent wine competitions, gold medals have been awarded to 127 wines from 65 Virginia wineries after a series of rigorous blind tastings.
  • "The Virginia Wineries Association is thrilled to host the 40th year of the Virginia Governor's Cup," said Virginia Wineries Association President George Hodson.
  • The Virginia Wineries Association's Governor's Cup is held in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.
  • For more information about the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition and for a full list of winners, visit: www.virginiawine.org/governors-cup .