Early Bird Ends
January 31, 2025
Judging
Date
May 19, 2025
Winners Announcement
June 10, 2025
Petit Manseng / Izkiriota Ttipi
Vintage 2021
85 Points
Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2021
83 Points
Petit Verdot
Vintage 2021
74 Points
Founded in 2007, Michael Shaps Wineworks is located just south of Charlottesville, Virginia. Known for innovation and winemaking expertise, Michael Shaps has won 83 Virginia Governor’s Cup gold medals and has been included in the Governor’s Case 9 times since 2016.
Michael strongly believes in choosing grape varietals that represent the potential of Virginia viticulture and chooses specific plots around the state to highlight its unique terroir. At Michael Shaps Winery, we create complex wines with careful attention to the detail of fine wine production by utilizing indigenous yeasts and old-world fermentation techniques.