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December 2023
Muse Vineyards recently began a new collaboration with Woodstock Brewhouse using Muse Vineyards Petit Verdot grapes to brew a new beer, the Monarch’s Muse. The proceeds from this special collaboration beer will benefit the Friends of the Seven Bends State Park in Woodstock. Read the article in the Northern Virginia Daily.
November 2023
Muse Vineyards Petit Verdot 2020 Wins Best in Class & Platinum at the 2024 Boston Wine Competition
At the 2nd annual event which commenced on November 3, 2023 at the Boston Wine Competition, Petit Verdot 2020 won Best in Class & Platinum medals, endowing prestige for exceptionalism in its class. Petit Verdot scored highly in the judging criteria of quality and diversity to receive this award.
The Boston Wine Competition showcases wine diversity across the globe, spotlighting wines that earn renowned recognition. Judges score wines highly, based on the winemaker’s ability to balance the art and science of winemaking, while making sound, quality wines that consumers will love.
Raye Bouschet, Executive Director and co-founder of the Boston Wine Competition says, “Our competition celebrates wines that capture the essence of art and science in the glass, from vine to bottle. This competition not only analyzes quality, but places emphasis on what differentiates it from the pack. We’re on a mission to showcase winemakers that express grape and regional diversity and celebrate what each winemaker brings to the table.”
The judging panel at the competition was made up of sommeliers, buyers, and writers with extensive commercial buying responsibility. During the judging stage, judges determined which entries were worthy of a platinum, gold, silver, or bronze medal. Entries that received a gold medal from all judges on a panel earned a platinum award. On the final day of the competition, platinum and gold winners advanced to the sweepstakes round to determine Best in Class and Best in Show winners.
About the Boston Wine Competition
The Boston Wine Competition is the first of its kind, balancing the art and science of winemaking. The intent is to showcase wine diversity across the globe, spotlighting wines that earn renowned recognition. Judges score wines based on the winemaker’s ability to balance art and science, while making sound, quality wines that consumers will love, through uniqueness and storytelling. The competition happens annually in Boston. For more information, please visit https://www.bostonwinecomp.com/
January 2023
Muse Vineyards recently began collaboration with Mount Vernon to apply a unique label to a selection of Muse Vineyards wines. Muse and Mt Vernon share a special association dating back to Colonial times; the Muse family has been neighbors of the Washington family since 1640. Read the article by Josette Keelor.
October 2022
Muse Vineyards was featured in the Richmond Magazine article Mountain Mouthfeel, by Eileen Mellon. Read the article.
July 2022
The Washington Blade published a delightfully nostalgic article, Musing on the Shenandoah and W. VA., written by long-time Muse Vineyards friend and member, Robert Earl, describing his experiences during Muse Vineyards’ journey from a tiny patio with only a few wines to it’s current charming tasting room serving multiple award winning wines and delicious food. Read the article.
November 2021
Muse Vineyards co-owner Sally Cowal is profiled in The Northern Virginia Daily and her journey as a United States Ambassador, Senior Vice President of Global Control at the American Cancer Society, and co-owner of Muse Vineyards. Sally discusses the history of establishing the vineyard and winery and her love of Shenandoah County. Read the article at The Northern Virginia Daily or Read the article at The Northern Virginia Daily about Sally Cowal.
May 2021
Muse Vineyards is featured in The Zebra, in its articled entitled, “May MUSEings: Almost Heaven in Western Virginia.” Author Kelly Maconomy offers effusive praise for Muse wines: “A confluence of exceptional terroir, keen instincts, and more than a few leaps of faith and serendipity combined to produce award-winning wines from among the most diverse varietal plantings grown anywhere.” Read the article.
March 22, 2021
Muse Vineyards is featured in the Alicia Tenise blog, in the article, “10 Wineries in Virginia You Need to Visit.” Alicia Tenise is a top D.C-based fashion, lifestyle and travel blog author. She praises Muse Vineyard, saying: “Muse Vineyards produces award-winning estate wines that have been recognized in both regional and international wine competitions. The tasting room staff was amicable and knowledgeable, and several other wineries in Virginia purchase their grapes from their vineyards, which speaks volumes about the quality of their wines.” Read the article.
February 2021
Muse Vineyards is featured in Un-Wine’d, a production of VPM/PBS with an interview of Co-Owner Sally Cowal. This episode asks the question, “What is an American Viticultural Area and does it have a major affect on wine?” Sally and other guests discuss terroir differences in Virginia and the challenges and highlights in grape production for that unique glass of wine. (Episode #306) See the video.
August/September, 2020
In its August/September issue, Condé Nast Traveler magazine features Muse Vineyards in its article, “Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail” describing Muse Vineyards as a “highlight” of the Trail. Read more.
August 1, 2020
The Alexandria, Virginia Old Town Crier features Muse Vineyards in an article by Matt Fitzsimmons entitled, “Exploring Shenandoah Valley Wine.” Fitzsimmons calls Shenandoah Valley wineries “one of Virginia’s best-kept secrets.” He also cites great value for Shenandoah wines: “Possibly the best deal in the state is Muse Vineyard’s light, fruit-forward $16 Gamay.” Read more.
April 6, 2020
In this TV interview, Muse Vineyards Co-Owner, Sally Cowal tells CGTN about the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. Nearly 300 vineyards in Virginia are impacted by the coronavirus emergency. See the video
December 9, 2019
Un-Wine’d Vineyards Recognized at the Shenandoah Cup Wine Gala by Louise Keeton. Muse Vineyards earned recognition in a VPM (NPR/PBS) article covering the 2019 Shenandoah Cup Finalists where Muse Vineyards’ Blanc de Blancs won the 2019 Shenandoah Cup’s Gold Medal Award. The article discusses how the Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is “making its mark on wineries all over the world.” Read the Article
November 1, 2019
The Shenandoah Valley and Muse Vineyards and Winery by Bob Tagert. The Alexandria Old Town Crier features an enjoyable visit to Muse Vineyards and includes the author’s experience in our modern tasting room and background on our winery and wine-making philosophy. Read the Article
September 6, 2019
Sipping, Munching through the Shenandoah Valley by Tom Adkinson. Muse Vineyards is featured in the Knoxville Daily Sun’s article about enjoying the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The article describes our award-winning wines as well as our stunning and tranquil setting: “Muse Vineyards offers many ways to chill out and enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains scenery.” Read the Article
Summer 2019
Sommelier India Magazine. India’s premiere wine magazine featured Muse Vineyards in its cover story. “From a weekend getaway to an award-winning vineyard. On a visit to Robert Muse and Sally Cowal’s winery in the US state of Virginia, Renu Chahil-Graf is impressed by the couple’s dedication and determination to produce ever better wines, calling the project nothing short of miraculous.” Read the Article
July 1, 2019
Alexandria Living Magazine. In the article, Enjoy Shenandoah Valley Wine Country at Muse Vineyards, Scott Hendley, co-founder of NationalWineReview.com (NWR), an online wine publication based in Alexandria, provides a history Virginia wine making and Muse Vineyards, calling it “a flagship winery in the Shenandoah Valley and a best bet for discovering Shenandoah Valley wine.” He also reviews Muse Vineyards’ award-winning wines. Read the Article
September 20, 2017
Shenandoah County, Virginia: 8 Places Not To Miss — Journeys with Jenn. The popular website “Journeys with Jenn” listed Muse Vineyards as one of eight places not to miss in theVirginia’s Shenandoah Valley. “A husband and wife decided to escape the DC life, they would open a small vineyard in the Valley. Little did they know what a success this small vineyard would become. They are the proud winners of the 2015 Governors Cup, a coveted prized amongst Virginia winemakers.” Read the Article
