March 23rd – Amissville, VA – Celebrating its 41st anniversary, the Virginia Governor’s Cup® received 614 entries from farm wineries across the Commonwealth. Regarded as one of the nation’s most stringent wine competitions, Narmada Winery has earned a gold medal for their 2017 Yash Vir, 2017 Cab Franc Reserve, 2019 Cab Franc and 2019 Cab Franc Reserve! Gold medals were awarded to 142 wines from 66 Virginia wineries, cideries and meaderies after a series of rigorous blind tastings.
We are thrilled to have received such recognition for our wines,” said Sudha Patil, owner and winemaker of Narmada Winery. “It is an honor to be recognized among the best wines and wineries in Virginia. I put a great deal of care and attention into every bottle we produce, and it is gratifying to see that effort rewarded.”
Narmada Winery is on 51 acres of beautiful rolling countryside in Virginia’s Rappahannock County. Owners Pandit and Sudha Patil began planting the vineyards a decade ago, and the winery itself opened in 2009. The wines are made by Sudha Patil, who combines her background in chemistry with a sensitive palate to create elegant, food-friendly wines that are subtle and graceful.
Narmada Winery delivers excellence in Virginia wine. The winery has received an impressive number of gold medals in its short history.
Narmada wines are handcrafted, and production is generally a modest 3000 cases per year. About 75% of the winery’s needs come from its own vineyards with the balance sourced from trusted Virginia growers. Too small as yet to be in major distribution, Narmada wines are most often purchased in the Amissville tasting room, and are also available their online store. Several discerning restaurants and wine shops in the immediate area carry Narmada wines.
In addition to award-winning wines, guests who visit Narmada receive gracious hospitality from owner/winemaker Sudha Patil and her staff. The winery is becoming known as a favorite wedding venue as well as a remarkable location for private parties and family celebrations. An outpost of sleek sophistication in an outstanding rural setting, Narmada Winery welcomes guests to taste enchanting wine and enjoy the rolling hills of Rappahannock County.
