Hannah Nowack

The Old Dominion has long been lauded for its 10 wine regions, which includes a large swath of central Virginia. However, winemaking has a notoriously high barrier to entry because of the financial and infrastructure constraints associated with establishing a new venture. Many studies suggest that the start-up costs for a 2,000-case winery are just north of half a million dollars.

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