AFTON, VA — September 16, 2026 — Veritas Legacy Partners, LLC announced on Monday, September 14, 2026, that it has closed on the acquisition of Veritas Vineyard & Winery, one of Virginia’s premier wine and vino-tourism destinations. The closing follows the transaction agreement announced earlier this year and marks a seamless transition into the winery’s next era of growth and stewardship.

VLP was formed by Charlottesville entrepreneurs Architect Kurt Wassenaar and veteran real estate investor Eric Trebour. Veritas Legacy Partners was established to honor and expand the 27-year legacy created by founders Dr. Andrew and Patricia Hodson. As active co-owners, Wassenaar and Trebour maintain executive oversight while empowering a dedicated three-person operating team to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth. Daily tasting room operations, wine club memberships, Farmhouse accommodations, weddings, and private events continue without interruption.

As part of the closing, Veritas Legacy Partners announced a three-person executive operating team to lead the business forward:

• Andy Murphy steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having served as VLP’s hospitality consultant prior to the acquisition, Andy brings executive leadership experience and an extensive background in luxury hospitality, strategy, and guest experience. 

• Emily Hodson joins the executive operating leadership team and has been named Chief Production Officer and Head Winemaker, continuing her own legacy at Veritas as one of the most decorated winemakers in Virginia. Hodson will oversee all winemaking verticals — including still wines, sparkling wines, new products and expanded production services.

• Allison Evanow transitions from her consulting role on wine sales and marketing to Chief Commercial Officer. Bringing over 25 years of beverage industry experience across wine and craft spirits, Evanow oversees commercial operations, brand marketing, product innovation, and commercial wine services.

Additionally, George Hodson transitions from CEO to Strategic Advisor, providing ongoing guidance and institutional continuity to the executive team.

“We have an extraordinarily talented, dedicated team in place across our vineyard, cellar, and hospitality operations,” said Andy Murphy, Chief Executive Officer. “Everyone on the team is eager to help us build upon the incredible foundation established by the Hodson family and take Veritas to the next level of regional and national prominence.”

The Hodson’s were represented in the sale of the winery business and property by Janine Aquino, president of Aquino Baron Consulting and a real estate agent with Washington International Service Executives, LLC, in Berryville, Va. The acquisition represents the largest Virginia winery transaction brokered by a real estate agent to date. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact Marketing@veritaswines.com.

About Veritas Vineyard & Winery

Founded in 1999 by Patricia and Andrew Hodson, Veritas Vineyard & Winery was established in Nelson County, Virginia, based on the conviction that the Blue Ridge foothills could produce world-class wines and a level of hospitality rarely seen in the region. Over nearly three decades, Veritas has helped put Virginia on the national viticultural map. Located 30 minutes outside of Charlottesville, Veritas is known for producing critically recognized wines, hosting weddings, events, and offering daily tastings. On the property, The Farmhouse at Veritas is an eight-bedroom luxury bed and breakfast set among estate vineyards, with a fine-dining dinner offering. Veritas is an anchor property of the Monticello AVA and Nelson 151 Craft Beverage Trail.   

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Lyndsey Randall – Marketing Manager
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
marketing@veritaswines.com | (540) 456-8000 ext. 107
www.veritaswines.com

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