Paul Ting developed an interest in wine while stationed near Napa Valley during his time in the United States Air Force. Subsequently, he obtained a certificate in winemaking from the University of California, Davis, and holds professional certifications in sake, cider, and shochu. A Virginia resident for most of his life, Ting is an enthusiastic supporter of the Virginia wine industry. He is honored to have judged the Homestead Norton Cup Challenge, Shenandoah Cup, Monticello Cup, and Virginia Governor’s Cup competitions. Ting is a co-founder of Virginia Wine Benefit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with our local wine industry to support charitable causes.
A new collective brings fresh ideas to Virginia wine
In both scale and spirit, Virginia wine is growing, fueled by new talent, broader perspectives, and ambition. The result is a more confident, creative region that’s gaining national recognition. Like other thriving wine communities, we are seeing the emergence of small, independent winemakers, and side projects from established names. The Virginia Wine Collective, a new […]