Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton is one of six Virginia wineries exhibiting at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, an exclusive wine and spirits trade show in Paris this week.
“To think of the journey we’ve been on since opening the winery over 18 years ago, to now have our wine being well received globally by audiences in different regions that are known the world over for producing excellent wines, is a really satisfying feeling,” said Kirk Wiles, founder and CEO of Paradise Springs Winery.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Virginia Wine are hosting a pavilion at the event, including exhibition booths for several Virginia wineries. In addition to Paradise Springs, the following Virginia wineries are in attendance:
- Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison
- King Family Winery, Crozet
- Michael Shaps Wineworks, Charlottesville
- Rosemont Vineyards, LaCrosse
- Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg
The wineries also attended a “celebration of Virginia wine and cuisine” with U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco Denise Campbell Bauer.
“Virginia’s wine industry is vitally important to the state’s economic success, as it has created more than 10,000 jobs and contributes $1.73 billion annually to the Commonwealth’s economy,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr. “Creating new relationships abroad and enhancing export opportunities helps to diversify sales portfolios and position the industry for future successes.”
Paradise Springs was the first winery established in Fairfax County. At the expo, it will showcase some of its wines, including the 2021 Petit Verdot, which won the 2023 Governor’s Cup Case award. Other key wines include the Cabernet Franc Petit Manseng and a PVT (a 50-50 blend of Petit Verdot and Tannat) that was served at the ambassador’s dinner, according to Visit Fairfax.
Feature image courtesy Visit Fairfax
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