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Chris Pearmund -- National Recognition for Virginia Wine

Virginia (State Appellation)

Chris Pearmund's quest for the Holy Grail... National Recognition for Virginia Wine

"I believe better national distribution of quality wines will help Virginia to be taken more seriously. If we can ship directly to wine shops and restaurants across state lines, then……"

by Mark DeWolf
January 28, 2004

Chris Pearmund of Pearmund Cellars discusses the past, present and future of the Virginia wine industry and how Virginia wines distinguish themselves from the rest of American wine. As Chris sees it, the key to the success of the industry is broader distribution and better recognition of the high quality and unique qualities of Virginia wines. Chris lays out the fine points of these issues with APPELLATION AMERICA.

AA: Chris, you have been directly involved in the Virginia wine industry for more than two decades in a number of capacities. You have witnessed and contributed to the resurgence of one the nation’s most historically important wine producing states. How far along is the Virginia wine industry in terms of reestablishing itself as one of America’s elite wine producing states?

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