A Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Experience at Michael Shaps Wineworks
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating our Governor’s Cup Gold Medal–winning wines — current and past — in an exclusive guided tasting at the winery.
Guests will taste eight Gold Medal–winning wines, including every wine that earned a Gold Medal this year — none of which are currently available in our tasting room — alongside select past award-winning vintages. Together, they showcase the craftsmanship, vineyard partnerships, and consistency that define our winemaking program.
This curated experience offers a rare opportunity to compare award-winning selections side by side while learning what it takes to earn Virginia’s highest honor.
$50 per guest / $40 Wine Club Members
Michael Shaps Wineworks
1650 Harris Creek Rd., Charlottesville
Featuring 8 Governor’s Cup Gold Medal wines
Reservations required — limited seating
Join us as we raise a glass to excellence in Virginia winemaking.
Join us as Michael takes you for an immersive, guided exploration of one of our most iconic wines. This rare masterclass takes you inside the art of blending, tasting Meritage not just as a finished wine — but as it’s built.
During the afternoon, guests will taste three vintages of Meritage (2007, 2008, and 2019) alongside the Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot that create each blend — a total of 12 wines poured side by side.
This is a unique opportunity to experience:
How vintage influences the blend
The role each varietal plays in Meritage
The evolution of the wine over time
Event Details
Sunday, February 15, 1pm
Michael Shaps Winery
Limited seating | Advance tickets required
Tickets: $75 per person
Wine Club: $65 per person
This is not a typical tasting — library wines are rarely poured in this format, making this a one-night-only experience for wine lovers, collectors, and the curious alike.
We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable evening inside the blend.
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