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Article: Afton Mountain changes hands: wine world newcomers purchase popular virginia operation.(Wine East)
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- Wines & Vines
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- May 1, 2009
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Afton, Va. -- Shinko and Tom Corpora, owner/operators of Afton Mountain Vineyards for nearly 20 years, have sold their 52-acre farm, winery and residence to Elizabeth and Tony Smith. The sale closed March 31, and both Smiths were working at the winery on April 1.
The operation contains 12 acres of vineyards, including some of Virginia's oldest vinifera vines. When the Corporas opened the winery to the public in 1991, there were less than 40 wineries in the commonwealth; there are now more than 140.
Afton Mountain produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese and other varieties. It recently became one of a handful of ...