The wine and spirits industry in Virginia has been growing steadily over the years. Virginia is home to over 300 wineries and more than 70 craft breweries, distilleries, and cideries. The state's wine industry has been gaining recognition for its quality wines, with several wineries winning awards at national and international competitions. Virginia's wine industry is concentrated in the central and northern regions of the state, with the majority of wineries located in the Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville, and Loudoun County. The state's wine industry generates over $1.37 billion in economic impact and supports over 8,200 jobs. In addition to wine, Virginia's craft spirits industry has also been growing in recent years. The state has over 30 licensed distilleries producing a variety of spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. Virginia's craft spirits industry generates over $160 million in economic impact and supports over 1,000 jobs. The state government has been supp...

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