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.
Pressing on: Virginia wineries adapt and hope in response to COVID-19
For many, COVID-19 has made it feel as if time is standing still. For local wineries, however, the early- April budbreak marks the start of the growing season and serves as a hopeful, but also stark, reminder that the cycle of winemaking continues forward. Planning, attention, and hard work is required now if wine is […]