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"Virginia Wineworks" was founded in 2007. It is a partnership of Philip Stafford and Michael Shaps. Located in the former Montdomaine winery just 12 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia Wineworks is a multifaceted winery read more...operation.

Virginia Wineworks produces wines under the Virginia Wineworks label as well as the Michael Shaps label. In addition we are focused on increasing the popularity of custom wine making. "Custom crush" as it is known, allows individuals, grape growers and wineries to use our expertise and facility to create wines for their own brand.

Michael Shaps, Partner

Michael has been making wine for 18 years, the past fourteen in Virginia and Meursault, France. Michael studied at the Lycee Viticole de Beaune and worked two vintages at Maison Chartron et Trebuchet in Puligny-Montrachet before returning to the United States.

In Virginia Michael was the winemaker at Jefferson Vineyards for six years before leaving to start his winery consulting firm and to produce wines under the Michael Shaps label. Over the past eight years Michael has consulted for over a dozen start-up wineries and has created many award-winning wines for his clients. The Michael Shaps wines have been recognized by several regional and national publications as some of the best wines made in Virginia.

In 2004 Michael joined his friend and former mentor Michel Roucher-Sarrazin to create Maison Shaps & Roucher-Sarrazin in Meursault, France where they produce small lots of high-end Burgundy wines.

Philip Stafford, Partner

Over the years, Philip has been involved in the wine industry in several facets: as a restaurateur, wine retailer, grape grower, and importer. Currently he is the owner of USA Wine Imports, a wine logistics, distribution, and importing company based in New York with offices in Florida and California. His passion about wine is evident. In joining Michael, Philip has finally gotten the hands-on experience in making wine that he always envisioned. He is now an active member of the management and wine making team at Virginia Wineworks.    (hide)

ChipDWood commented on this page:

Feb 24

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The Virgnia Wineworks, I'm at least convinced, is at the heart of the Virginia Wine Renaissance. Stop by sometime. You'll taste wines off of their "state of the art" (ummm) stainless steel tasting bar, and spit into the drain at your feet. Then, after doing so, you'll realize it was a dramatic mistake to let ANY of it go.

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ChipDWood wrote in the forum topic: Cabernet Franc

November 2009

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East Coast Wine Geeks eh? Color me intrigued ;). Cab Franc is one of the ... examples of it (Veritas, Michael Shaps (at the Virginia Wineworks), and King Family are all high marks for starters. Petit Verdot is the one...

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ChipDWood wrote in the forum topic: "Glass Acts" (Washington Post)...

August 2009

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An interesting read regarding the oft-underestimated Virginia vino and some ... fifth-place tie between the Michael Shaps 2007 Cabernet Franc ($35) and the Gordon Brothers 2003 Tradition from Washington state ($45)....

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rss6r reviewed King Family Vineyards Michael Shaps Wines Meritage 2005:

August 2009

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King Family Vineyards Michael Shaps Wines Meritage 2005

Starting at $24^.95 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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rss6r reviewed Michael Shaps Merlot Monticello King Family Vineyards 2000:

August 2009

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Michael Shaps Merlot Monticello King Family Vineyards 2000

Starting at $25^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ChipDWood wrote in the forum topic: Notes & good news from Virginia.

July 2009

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Just some notes from "The Fair Commonwealth" and its growing reputation for ... a GREAT little read about Michael Shaps's (http://www.snooth.com/winery/michael-shaps/) open tasting that took place in late June:...

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ChipDWood modified this page:

Jul 21

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ChipDWood edited the contact information for Michael Shaps.

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ChipDWood wrote in the forum topic: Blenheim Farm Petit Verdot 2005

April 2009

ChipDWood

Re Philip: "$40 VA wine - thats near the top of the spectrum there? I want to ... Mind your wine makers. Michael Shaps (http://www.snooth.com/winery/michael-shaps/), Brad McCarthy (as mentioned, formerly of Blenheim)-...

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