Virginia Commercial Grape Price Report    2002



                          Released: May 30, 2003

 The information reported below was obtained from growers who responded to
 the 2002 Virginia Commercial Grape Survey. Growers were asked to report
 sales and prices from production sold under contract or on the open
 market. All other grape varieties were not published to avoid disclosure
 of individual operations.

                   Production and Price by Variety , 2002
 Variety                 Tons Produced    Utilized Tons     Price Per Ton
 Chardonnay                  1,242            1,149            $1,430
 Cabernet Sauvignon           489              453             $1,354
 Cabernet Franc               462              412             $1,325
 Merlot                       390              376             $1,562
 Vidal Blanc                  336              333              $793
 Viognier                     299              268             $1,801
 Virginia                    4,600            4,200           $1,344 1/

1/ State Price based on all reported varieties. Price based on reported
sales.