King Family Vineyards, in collaboration with the First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin, announced the release of Cornus Virginicus IV, the fourth edition of a special wine project.

This release recognizes Matthieu Finot, winemaker at King Family Vineyards, who was selected for the project after earning the Virginia Governor's Cup in 2024 for the vineyard’s 2019 Meritage, the company notes.

“Cornus Virginicus is such a special initiative,” said First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, in a statement. “It shines a spotlight on the artistry of Virginia winemakers and channels that celebration into support for organizations making a difference throughout the Commonwealth.”

As part of Edition IV, a donation will be made to Wheatland Farm’s Faith and Family Foundation, a therapeutic equestrian center and inclusive community serving children and adults with disabilities and their families, the company notes.

“It has been an honor for King Family Vineyards to contribute to this significant project,” said James King of King Family Vineyards, in a statement. “As the home of Roseland Polo, our community is deeply connected to equestrian traditions, making it especially meaningful that this wine will benefit Wheatland Farm's therapeutic equestrian programs.”

Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr added: “Cornus Virginicus highlights the heart of Virginia agriculture. The First Lady of Virginia's support for initiatives like Wheatland Farm reflects a strong commitment to Virginia’s farming communities and to the continued growth of the Commonwealth’s wine and agricultural industries.”

The launch of Cornus Virginicus IV coincides with the 37th annual Virginia Wine Month, a statewide toast to an industry spanning more than 300 wineries and 5,000 acres of vineyards. Virginia’s wine industry contributes $1.73 billion to the state’s economy and sustains more than 10,000 jobs.

Cornus Virginicus — Latin for “flowering tree of Virginia”— pays tribute to the Commonwealth’s official state flower and tree, the dogwood. Featured on the label alongside the First Lady’s seal, the dogwood symbolizes the strength, tradition, and beauty found throughout Virginia, the company says.

Cornus Virginicus IV is available for purchase online through the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) and King Family Vineyards.

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