Commending Chrysalis Vineyards.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide specific details on the actions following the commendation.

Commending Chrysalis Vineyards

This bill commends Chrysalis Vineyards for winning three gold medals in the Virginia Governor's Cup.

What This Bill Does

• Commends Chrysalis Vineyards for winning three gold medals at the Virginia Governor's Cup in 2026 with its 2022 Norton, 2024 Albariño, and 2024 Albariño Verde.
• Recognizes Chrysalis Vineyards' mission to restore Virginia wines to world renown and celebrate the homecoming of Norton grapes.
• Acknowledges the efforts of Chrysalis Vineyards in growing Norton grapes and other European varieties that thrive in Virginia's climate.
• Praises the staff at Chrysalis Vineyards for their commitment to sustainable farming practices and producing exceptional wine.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Chrysalis Vineyards.

Who It Names or Affects

• Chrysalis Vineyards
• The people who work at Chrysalis Vineyards

Terms To Know

Virginia Governor's Cup

A competition where Virginia wineries compete for awards.

Norton grapes

Grapes that are native to Virginia and used to make wine.

Limits and Unknowns

• This bill does not give any money or change laws, it only commends Chrysalis Vineyards.
• The bill does not specify what will happen after the commendation is given.

Official Summary Text

Commending Chrysalis Vineyards.

Current Bill Text

Commending Chrysalis Vineyards.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Chrysalis Vineyards in Middleburg won three gold medals in the Virginia Governor's Cup in 2026 with its 2022 Norton, 2024 Albariño, and 2024 Albariño Verde; and
WHEREAS, Chrysalis Vineyards is guided by the company's vision and mission “to proudly restore Virginia wines to world renown, and celebrate the homecoming of Norton, the Real American Grape”; and
WHEREAS, Chrysalis Vineyards specializes in growing Norton grapes, which are native to the Commonwealth, along with other European varieties that thrive in Virginia's soils and climate; and
WHEREAS, the staff at Chrysalis Vineyards have worked tirelessly to restore and revive the agricultural productivity of the vineyard's land through responsible stewardship in order to produce exceptional wine in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to bringing the production of world-class wine to Virginia, Chrysalis Vineyards has brought great pride and distinction to the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Chrysalis Vineyards hereby be commended for winning three gold medals in the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Chrysalis Vineyards as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the vineyard's achievements and best wishes for its continued success.