April's destructive freeze left some vineyards with only a fraction of their normal crop. Wineries are now cutting production, rationing inventory and confronting Virginia's farm-winery sourcing requirements.
Ada's on the River, The Liberty Trust, Southern Revere Cellars, Belmont Farm Distillery and Wolf Gap Vineyard lead the 2026 Ordinary Awards winners, named Tuesday night in Short Pump.
A 7,400-square-foot winery, bistro and event venue opened on Chartermark Drive in Chesterfield County on Aug. 17, the California franchise's first Richmond-area location and its second in Virginia. About 30 people work there, and on-site production is coming.