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Veramar Vineyard Accepts Chamber’s "Business Of The Year" Award
The 2003 Award Recognizes Veramar Vineyard for exceptional business and community participation
Veramar Vineyard (VV) has been named Berryville and Clarke County "Business of the Year". Business of the Year Award is presented to the outstanding Chamber member organization, which, having been under the same ownership or management and has shown growth, innovation of product, exemplary customer service, response to adversity, and evidence of contribution to the community.
The "Business of the Year" is selected from all local entrants as the business demonstrating performance that is particularly outstanding and deserving of praise. The performance may represents individual achievement and overall success, judged according to the usual evaluation criteria of profitability, growth, stability, and investment strategy.
"We are extremely honored and very proud to be selected as 'Business of the Year'," said James Bogaty, owner and president, Veramar Vineyard. "Veramar Vineyard accepts this award on behalf of the community. We are successful only because of the community support. This is a spectacular way to cap off our third year in business."
"Over the past few years, Veramar Vineyard has had a great impact on agritrourism in our area under the Bogaty’ family leadership, and they have brought recognition to the winery for producing some of the greatest wines in Virginia and the nation," said Hazen Wilson president of the Chamber.
The Bogaty Family hails from the Italian Alps where even today members of the Bogaty family still own and operate a small Vineyard. Today, three generations of the Bogaty family. Della and Jim, along with their son, Justin, and their two daughters, Tiffany, Ashley and grandchildren Isabella and Luke carry on the legend, dedicated to continuing the family’s tradition of excellence in winemaking.
1st Class “A” Farm Winery in Clarke County. In 2002 owners Jim and Della Bogaty with their son Justin along with family members and friends, planted 2 acres of Norton grapes on a hillside by Veramar's fermenting room, tasting room and patio. The Bogatys, who lived in Loudoun County for 35 years, purchased their 100-acre spread in Clarke County in December 1998.
"We've had a phenomenal year," Della Bogtay said. She added, "It's been an amazing journey. We've taken a tremendous risk, and it's paid off thanks to the community’s great support.”
Justin Bogaty said, “Veramar Vineyard LLC is located in Berryville, Virginia. It was established in 1998 and produces and bottles approximately 7 wines. The wines are made from grapes that will grow in the area, and fruits that they get in nearby counties in Virginia. Wines are given names from elements in the family crest, i.e Rooster Red”
Award-winning wines and the promotion of tourism such as the Virginia Golden Wine Triangle." This tour celebrated the for Excellence in Tourism Marketing! Jim Bogaty is a pioneer and visionary in bringing argitourism to our area. His viewpoint and will bring many more innovative products and events – Veramar, we look forward to them all as the driving force of the local economy.
Jim Bogaty added, “Veramar Vineyard is committed via agritourism, to provide services that promote successful business growth by coordinating activities and forums that address community issues. We shall seek to be a positive reflection of the strengths of our citizens by building on our unique heritage to enhance our quality of life.”
Veramar Vineyard with over 20 tasting awards
Veramar earns accolades in competitions across the nation, bringing home over 20 tasting awards in just two short years of production, a Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards. Veramar Vineyard is becoming recognized, as one of the Virginia Shenandoah Valley’s best vineyard & winery.
Veramar Vineyard situated on a private 100-acre estate in the heart of Virginia Hunt County at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Shenandoah River, is a small, family-run winery dedicated to producing naturally dry, full-bodied wines. Veramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, Virginia. For more information, call Veramar Vineyard 540-955-5510 or go online at www.veramar.com.
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