VA Senators Celebrate Washington's Birthday With A Drink

A. Guy Studio's George Washington Whiskey design featured in the Virginia Senate!

Story below is from the AP news service.

"RICHMOND, Va., (AP) -- How better to mark the birthday of George Washington than with a taste of All-American whiskey?  Sunday was Washington's 227th birthday.  Members of the Virginia Senate found green keepsake boxes left on their desks, containing a single, 1.7 ounce bottle with a blend of 11 major brands of American whiskeys.

Each box, courtesy of Historic Mount Vernon and the Distilled Spirits Council of the the United States, also contained a shot glass.

The labels, as diverse as Tennessee's Jack Daniels, Missouri's Platte Valley and home-state Virginia Gentleman, were mingled, vatted, bottled and labeled at Mount Vernon, Washington's Virginia estate.

Strong drink in Richmond's corridors of power isn't new.  Presenting it on the Senate floor is rare.  Senator Ken Stolle of Virginia Beach said he has never seen the like in his 4 1/2 terms."

A. Guy Design wine entered in international competition

The "7" Port style Virginia wine, created by winemaker Matthieu Finot for King Family Vineyards and designed by A. Guy Studio, has been entered in the 2009 Lodi International Wine Awards.

This prestigious, world-wide wine competition, based in California, is judged by many well known vintners and premium goods designers, whose credentials can be viewed here:  http://www.lodiwineawards.com/judges.aspx

King Family Vineyards is active in the Virginia polo community and "7" refers to the "7th chukkar"-chukkar is a period in a polo match.  Polo has 6 chukkars and the "7th chukkar" is reserved for after match relaxation and enjoyment.

The name is also a reference to the exclusive 7 Society of the University of Virginia.  The King Family is a big supporter of U.V.A. and also has connections to the 7 Society, therefore, this product pays tribute to both institutions.