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August - Every Friday & Saturday evening
"Polo Wine & Twilight Dine" 6p.m. Sponsored by oasislimo.com.
Enjoy Oasis & Bleu Rock Vineyard wines during polo games in
wine country. Advance notice required for dinner, tailgates or VIP
reserved sections. Website: www.oasiswine.com
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August 5-7, 12-14
16th annual Shakespeare at the Ruins - Barboursville Vineyards
wine and a buffet dinner will be available for purchase. Reservations
required. For information, tickets and dinner reservations please
call Four County Players: 540-832-5355. Website: www.barboursvillewine.com
August 6
AmRhein Wine Cellars presents "Blending Red Wine Festival".
Come learn the art of blending red wine. Join our winemaker, Steve
Bolleter, and spend an afternoon immersed in the art of creating
wine. Live music and food available. Admission $15/person includes
souvenir glass and tastings, children under 12 and Twisted Vines
Wine Club members are free. Fee for food. 1p.m.-5p.m. Info.: 540-929-4632.
E-mail: kelleyroanokewine@juno.com. Website: www.roanokewine.com
August 6
Beach Party at James River Cellars. Cool off with the Heart
of Virginia wineries on the grounds of James River Cellars. Fee
includes live music, tastings and souvenir glass. Wear your wildest
Hawaiian shirt and flip flops. Purchase tickets in advance and save.
Sat. 11a.m.-6p.m. Info. and advance tickets: 804-550-7516 or 540-895-5085
or 540-894-5253 or 804-556-3917.
August 6-7
Annual Summer Cabernet Tasting at Burnley Vineyards. A vertical
tasting of the last seven vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon. Including
the recently bottled 2004 vintage. Special pricing on all Cabernet
Sauvignon. Not a Library tasting - Each available for purchase.
$7.50/person (includes a proper red wine glass). 11a.m.-4p.m. Info:
540-832-2828. Website: www.burnleywines.com
August 6-7
Blackberry Harvest Festival at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery.
Endless fields of blackberries; pick your own fresh berries or simply
savor them in our "True to the Fruit" blackberry wines,
ranging from dry to sweet. Family festivities include food, crafts,
music and other activities. $10/person admission includes logo glass;
children free. Info: 434-361-1266. Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com
August 6-7
Blackberry Days Wine Festival at Tarara Vineyard. Celebrate
the simple traditions of berry picking with live music, food and
craft vendors, wine tastings, children's activities, hayrides, u-pick
thornless blackberries, recipes and Tarara's own Blackberry Wine.
Rain or shine! Adults $12, under 21 & Designated Drivers $8,
6 & under free; discount tickets available online. Info: 703-771-7100
x 250. Website: www.tarara.com
August 13
Jazz Festival at Breaux Vineyards. Come to the mountains to
enjoy live jazz music, hayrides, face painting and award-winning
wines. Fee. No reservations required. Under 12 free. 11a.m.-6p.m.
Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
August 13
Black Dog Beach Music Concert at Château Morrisette. Live
music in a natural amphitheater with fine wines in the beautiful
Blue Ridge Mountains. Timber-frame winery tour, tasting and souvenir
wine glass included. Restaurant and picnic fare available. Advance
tickets available. Fee. Noon-5p.m. Info: 540-593-2865. Website:
www.thedogs.com
August 13
Moonlight sonata at Hillsborough Vineyards. Dance the night
away under the stars and the Milky Way. A five-course dinner complementing
our elegantly blended wines accompanied by an enchanting orchestra.
Fee. Info: 540-668-6216. Website: www.hillsboroughwine.com
August 13
Oldies Rock and Roll at Ingleside Vineyards. Rock to the music
of the 60's and 70's while enjoying Ingleside's award-winning wines.
Dinner available. Includes music, souvenir glass, tours, tastings,
wine and gift specials. Reservations required. 4p.m.-8p.m. Dinner
& music $25/person. Music only $15/person. GWWS 20% off. Info:
804-224-8687. Website: www.ipwine.com
August 13
Lake Anna Jazz in the Vineyard. Enjoy a savory buffet of gourmet
cuisine. Evening includes live music, souvenir wine glass, tours,
and tasting. Fee $25/person, reservations required. 6p.m.-10p.m.
Info: 540-895-5085. Website: www.lawinery.com
August 13
Food and Wine Pairing Dinner at Lost Creek Winery. Info: 703-443-9836.
Website: www.lostcreekwinery.com
August 13
MountainRose Vineyards hosts an Appalachian Quilt Show with
demonstrations. Quilting exhibits: Antique, applique, hand pieced,
hand quilted quilts. Some quilts for sale. Info: 276-328-2013. E-mail:
rrlawson@adelphia.net. Website: www.mountainrosevineyard.com
August 13
Starry Nights at Veritas Winery. Enjoy live music, dancing,
wine and a great crowd. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets to
watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Reservations accepted
for tables, lawn always available. 7p.m-11p.m. Fee. Info: 540-456-8000.
Website: www.veritaswines.com
August 13-14
The pinnacle of summer Open House at Naked Mountain Vineyard.
The grapes are ripening and the vineyard is picturesque. Celebrate
the incoming harvest with live music, Naked Mountain wines and summer
hors d'oeuvres. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 540-364-1609. E-mail: nakedmountain@yahoo.com.
Website: www.nakedmtn.com
August 13, 20, 27
Sounds of Summer at Tarara Vineyard. Share music and wine by
Tarara's lake. Bring a picnic, taste award-winning wine, and enjoy
classic stylings of great musicians. Rain or shine! Adults $12,
under 12 $5; discount tickets available online. Info: 703-771-7100
x 250. Website: www.tarara.com
August 14
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris wines at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards. Enjoy
lively white wines from Virginia and the rest of the world. $7/person.
Noon-5p.m. Info: 703-777-8161. Website: www.willowcroftwine.com
August 19
Fridays on the Patio at James River Cellars. Our beautiful patio
sets the stage for this monthly event featuring local musicians,
light food, wine tastings, and tours. Bring some friends and a picnic
of your own (weather permitting). $12/person. 5:30p.m.-9p.m. Info:
804-550-7516. E-mail: winecellars@jrgm.com. Website: www.jamesrivercellars.com
August 20
Guest Chef Series at Barboursville Vineyards - Enjoy a four
course feast paired with six Barboursville wines. Reservations required.
7p.m. Info: 540-832-7848. Website: www.barboursvillewine.com
August 20
Summer Celebration at Kluge Estate Winery. We are raising our
glass to the bounty of the season and this year's theme will be
tomatoes. Special food, drinks and literature to toast the tomato!
Info: 434-984-4855. Website: www.klugeestate.com
August 20
Summer Sunsets at Old House Vineyards. Enjoy live music while
watching the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sat. 6p.m.-9p.m.
No fee. Info: 540-423-1032. Website: www.oldhousevineyards.com
August 20
Music in the Night at Veramar Vineyard. Rock with us to the
blues while enjoying Veramar's award-winning wines. Snacks available
for purchase. Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy the music with
Veramar wines. $7/person lawn seating, $20/person VIP seating. Advance
reservations required for VIP only (a limited amount of VIP tables
are available on the Fountain Courtyard). No alcoholic beverages
permitted other than Veramar wine. On site sale only with proper
ID, $7 or $20/person includes music, tasting, and souvenir glass.
Gates open at 6p.m., music until 9:30p.m. Info: 540-955-5510. E-mail:
info@veramar.com. Website: www.veramar.com
August 27
Say "Fromage" and meet the cheese makers at Belle Mount
Vineyards. Savor local handcrafted artisan cheeses from the
Northern Neck area. Free admission to sample and purchase cheeses
and our distinctive wines. Info: 804-333-4700. Website: www.bellemount.com
August 27
Cardinal Point Concert Series. Live music at the winery from
4p.m.-8p.m. Fee. Info: 540-456-8400. Website: www.cardinalpointwinery.com
August 27
Our Dog Blues Concert at Château Morrisette. Live music
in a natural amphitheater with fine wines in the beautiful Blue
Ridge Mountains. Timber-frame winery tour, tasting and souvenir
wine glass included. Restaurant and picnic fare available. Advance
tickets available. Fee. Noon-5p.m. Info: 540-593-2865. Website:
www.thedogs.com
August 27
Blue Moon Festival at First Colony Winery. Enjoy live Bluegrass,
southern cuisine and special wine discounts you only see "once
in a blue moon." $20/person includes tour, tasting, signature
wine glass, food and music. Pre-paid reservations required. $10/children
12 & under. Noon- 5 p.m. Info: 877-979-7105. E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com.
Website: www.firstcolonywinery.com
August 27
Harvest Dinner at Ingleside Vineyards. Winemaker Bill Swain
and the Staff of Ingleside Vineyards invite you to join us in celebrating
our 26th harvest with a gourmet dinner served in the Barrel Room.
Reservations required. 6:30p.m. Fee. Info: 804-224-8687. Website:
www.ipwine.com
August 27
Cooking Class with Chef Alex Montiel at King Family Vineyards.
Welcome glass of wine, lunch, and signature wine glass included.
Class limited to 30. Pre-paid reservations required. $50/person.
Info: 434-823-7800. E-mail: info@kingfamilyvineyards.com. Website:
www.kingfamilyvineyards.com
August 27
Oasis Winery, 28th Anniversary of the Original Blessing of the Wines
& Wine Dinner. Oasis Winery presents the original Blessing
of the Vines, featuring Processional, Holy Water Blessing in Vineyard
& Latin Hymns by the Catholic Church, followed by a candlelight
gourmet wine dinner with entertainment & dancing. Co-sponsored
by VirginiaWineCountryTours.com and the Knights of the Vine. 7p.m.
Fee. Designated Driver service available. Info: 540-635-7627. Website:
www.oasiswine.com
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August 27
Tomahawk Mill Winery's 3rd annual Harvest Blessing. Enjoy the
service and music as the harvest is blessed. A short reception will
follow. No Fee. 2p.m.-4p.m. Info: 434-432-1063. Website: www.tomahawkmill.com
August 27
Brick Oven Saturday at Villa Appalaccia. Enjoy Italian breads
baked in our wood-fired oven. Noon-4p.m. Website: www.villaappalaccia.com
August 28
Sundays on the Deck at Rockbridge Vineyard. Relax on our deck
with live acoustic music while sampling award-winning Rockbridge
wines. No charge. 2p.m.-5p.m. Info: 888-511-WINE. Website: www.rockbridgevineyard.com
August 28
Blessing of the Vines at Valhalla Vineyards. 6th annual Event.
Traditional French ecumenical event to bless the vineyard in anticipation
of the harvest to come. Event starts at 2:30p.m. sharp and lasts
about 45 minutes. No fee. Info: 540-725-9463. Website: www.valhallawines.com
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