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February 5
Samedi Gras at Breaux Vineyards. A slightly early, Saturday
Mardi Gras. Join your "Cajun cousins" at Breaux Vineyards
where we'll be offering complimentary samples of authentic Louisiana
King Cake. Try it with our Sweet Evangeline wine. Pick up a strand
of beads, enjoy the festive music, and "laissez les bons temps
roulez!" Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
February 5
Wine 101 at Cardinal Point. A 4-part course on the basics of
winemaking, wine tasting, food pairing, and selected varietals.
Fee. Special gift for anyone who completes all 4 classes. See curriculum
topics, enrollment information and date/time updates. Info: 540-456-8400.
Website: www.cardinalpointwinery.com
February 5
Horton Vineyards Mardi Gras and Gumbo Celebration. Join Chef
Emeril Le Horton and his fellow gumbo lovers at Horton's Mardi Gras
Celebration. Traditional Mardi Gras games and prizes. 11a.m.-5p.m.
$5/person includes glass. Info: 540-832-7440. Website: www.hvwine.com
February 5
Cooking class with Chef Alex Montiel at King Family Vineyards.
Welcome glass of wine and lunch are included. Class limited to 30.
Pre-paid reservations required. 10a.m. $50/person. Info: 434-823-7800.
E-mail: info@kingfamilyvineyards.com. Website: www.kingfamilyvineyards.com
February 5
Potato and Bacon Chowder Soup Day at Loudoun Valley Vineyards. Served
with a basket of bread and a glass of wine. $12.50/person. Reservations
are not necessary. Info: 540-882-3375. Website: www.loudounvalleyvineyards.com
February 5
Winemaker's Dinner at North Mountain Vineyards. Bring your sweetheart
to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for a romantic gourmet dinner
at the winery. Our winemaker himself will present the individual
wines served with each course. Pre-paid reservations. Limited seating.
6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Info: 540-436-9463. Website: www.northmountainvineyard.com
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Midwinter Blues' Blues at Tarara Vineyard. Feed your soul by
the fire with soothing wines and the great sounds of live blues
from noon-4p.m. Tasting Fee. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 703-771-7100 x 249.
Website: www.tarara.com
February 5-6
Heart of Virginia Winter Wine Trail. Shake those winter blues
with a weekend tour of Central Virginia's premier wineries: Cooper
Vineyards, Grayhaven Winery, James River Wine Cellars, and Lake
Anna Winery. Fee includes souvenir glass, tastings at all four wineries
and a special gift for completion of the trail. Map of trail and
directions at each winery. Sat. and Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 804-550-7516
or 540-895-5085 or 540-894-5253.
February 5-6
Fall in Love at Oasis! Bring your sweetheart to the enchanting
Oasis Winery & enjoy a casual lunch, Oasis wines, Champagnes,
& Oasis wine filled chocolates by our romantic fireplace or
outdoors on our new infrared heated deck & pavilion! Wine specials.
"Come experience the Fun!" VIP Wine tastings available
for couples or groups. Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
February 11-13
"Virginia is for Wine Lovers". Spread the gift of
love, with a Wine Country Limousine Tour to Virginia Wineries with
VIP Tastings at participating Wineries. Visit: www.VirginiaWineCountryTours.com
or call Virginia Wine Country Tours: 540-622-2505
February 11-14
St. Valentine's Puppy Love Weekend at Château Morrisette.
Bring your sweetheart to Virginia's most romantic setting for
St. Valentine's lunch or dinner. Prix fixe menu includes a flower
for your sweetheart. Reservations required. Info: 540.593.2865.
Website: www.thedogs.com
February 12
St. Valentine's Day Celebration at Barboursville Vineyards.
Bring your sweetheart to celebrate with Phileo and select desserts
from Palladio Restaurant. $12/person includes souvenir wine glass.
No reservations required. 11a.m.-4pm. Info: 540-832-3824. Website:
www.barboursvillewine.com
February 12
Valentines, Champagne and Chocolate at Ingleside Vineyards.
Enjoy Ingleside's famous sparkler, Virginia Brut, with chocolates
and an array of desserts. Includes souvenir glass, tours, and tastings.
$15/person. Reservations recommended. 1p.m.-4p.m. GWWS 20% off.
Info: 804-224-8687. Website: www.ipwine.com
February 12
Come celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart and the
official release of Jefferson Vineyards' Chardonnay Reserve '03.
The event will include a tasting of several fine wines and light
hors d'oeuvres will be served. Advance ticket purchase required.
Info: 800-272-3042. Website: www.jeffersonvineyards.com
February 12
Death By Chocolate at Lake Anna Winery. You and your Valentine
will indulge your senses with award-winning red wines and chocolates.
Fee includes souvenir glass, tours and tasting. Noon-5p.m. Info:
540-895-5085. Website: www.lawinery.com
February 12
"Valentines Wine Dinner". Enjoy a 5 course candlelight
wine dinner at the Oasis Winery. Limited intimate seating. HUM-V
4 Wheel drive limos available if it snows! Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
February 12
Valentine's Dinner at Shenandoah Vineyards. Treat your sweetheart
to a romantic dinner by candlelight with award-winning wine pairings.
Reservations required. Limited seating. 7p.m. Info: 540-984-8699.
Website: www.shentel.net/shenvine
February 12
3rd annual Valentine's Day Winemakers Dinner at Valhalla Vineyards.
A really neat event. An intimate event with table sizes to accommodate
just you and your sweetie or a whole table of ten friends. $85 all
inclusive. Reservations required. Info: 540-725-9463. Website: www.valhallawines.com
February 12
Valentines Starry Nights at Veritas Winery. Romance your sweetheart
with a delectable wine tasting paired with chocolates by a roaring
fireplace. Romantic live music and wine bar. Call for reservations.
7p.m.-11p.m. Fee. Info: 540-456-8000. Website: www.veritaswines.com
February 12
"Heart Healthy Dinner" at Windham Winery. Hosted and
presented by a local cardiologist. Multi-course heart healthy meal;
each course paired with one of our wines. Seating is limited. Reservations
required. $65/person. Info: 540-668-6464. Website: www.WindhamWinery.com
or events@Windhamwinery.com
February 12-13
Oyster Festival at Cardinal Point. Forget about chocolate -
oysters are the perfect Valentine’s Day fare! Our friends at
Rappahannock River Oysters will show you how to really set a romantic
tone with delicious fresh oysters from one of the premiere suppliers
in the country. Fee. Reservations recommended. Info: 540-456-8400.
Website: www.cardinalpointwinery.com
February 12-13
Valentine's Day Weekend at Chrysalis Vineyards. Romance your
sweetheart with award-wining wines, fabulous desserts, and enchanting
music. Enjoy a glass of limited production dessert wine. Petit Manseng
available by the glass only for this special event. No reservation
required. 10a.m.-5p.m. Info: 1-800-235-8804. E-mail: river@chrysaliswine.com.
Website: www.chrysaliswine.com
February 12-13
Red Wines & Valentines at Farfelu Vineyards. Join the 10
Blue Ridge WineWay wineries for a Wine Lover's Weekend. Farfelu
will have live music and decadent chocolate. Cuddle by the outdoor
fire or on our infrared heated deck. 11a.m.-5p.m. $5/person. Info:
540-364-2930. Email: info@farfeluwine.com. Website: www.farfeluwine.com
February 12-13
Irresistible chocolates and Cabernet at Gray Ghost Vineyards.
The original and premier Valentine's event in Virginia! Bring your
friends and your love to the 10th annual treat of decadent chocolate
desserts and Cabernets! Admission includes collectable Valentine
glass. Fee. 11a.m -5p.m. (snow, rain or shine). Info: 540-937-4869.
Website: www.grayghostvineyards.com
February 12-13
Hidden Brook Winery's Valentine's Day Weekend. Love, Wine and
Chocolate (and not necessarily in that order) are yours to be had
when you bring your sweetheart here for our chocolate fondue and
wine sampling. Fee. Info: 703-737-3935. Website: hiddenbrookwinery.com
February 12-13
Sweethearts Weekend at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Warm
up your sweetie with a traditional honeymoon wine. Considered an
aphrodisiac by many cultures, our meads are a delight for dry or
sweet wine drinkers. Wine and food pairings, soup, and hors d'oeuvres.
Info: 434-361-1266. Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com
February 12-13
Warm your heart and soul with a bowl of soup, a loaf of bread
and glass of wine by our fireplace at Lost Creek Winery. Fee. Info:
703-443-9836. Website: www.lostcreekwinery.com
February 12-13
Chocolate and Flowers Valentine's weekend at North Mountain Vineyards.
Valentines are special, please stop by for a romantic interlude.
Join us in the fun of pairing red wines with delicious, handmade
chocolates. No fee. Info: 540-436-9463. Website: www.northmountainvineyard.com
February 12-13
That's Amore! At Old House Vineyards. Bring your loved ones
for Italian fare around a romantic fire and sample our newly released
family style Cabernet. Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m., Sun. Noon-5p.m. Fee. Info:
540-423-1032. Website: www.oldhousevineyards.com
February 12-13
Valentine's Day Weekend at Piedmont Vineyards. Enjoy chocolates
and special library tastings. Info: 540-687-5528. Website: www.piedmontwines.com
February 12-13
Valentines Weekend Special at Stillhouse Vineyards. Enjoy live
music with our distinctive wines. Bring in your sweetie and get
a complimentary rose while supplies last. Taste sumptuous chocolates
and fudge from Moondance Confections. Light fare available for purchase.
11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-364-1203. E-mail: info@stillhousevineyards.com.
Website: www.stillhousevineyards.com
February 12-13
Bring your loved one(s) to Unicorn Winery for Valentines Weekend.
Sweets, treats, wine so fine! Fee. 11a.m.-5p.m. Blue Ridge WineWay
Member. Info: 540-349-5885. Website: www.unicornwinery.com
February 12-14
Chocolate & Cabernet Weekend at Breaux Vineyards. Join us
for a Valentine's Weekend sampling of chocolate and our finest Cabernets.
Various sweets will be offered for sale alongside specially priced
award-winning wines. Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
February 12-14
Love is in the air at Pearmund Cellars for Valentines Weekend.
Taste decadent chocolates and desserts paired with our elegant wines.
Perfect outing for romance, fun, and friendship. Member of the Blue
Ridge WineWay. Info: 540-347-3475. Website: www.pearmundcellars.com
February 12-14
Rappahannock Cellars Valentine's Day & New Release Weekend.
Romance your sweetheart with wine, chocolates and music during our
Valentine's Day Celebration. Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge
Mountains as you linger over our award-winning wines. Daily 11:30a.m.-5p.m.,
Sat. 11:30a.m.-6p.m. Member of the Blue Ridge WineWay. Info: 540-635-9398.
E-mail: winery@rappahannockcellars.com. Website: www.rappahannockcellars.com
February 12-14
Valentine Celebration at Wintergreen Winery. Complimentary candlelight
tasting of the award-winning Raspberry dessert wine paired with
Belgian chocolate. Beautiful long stemmed roses available. Wine
and gift shop specials, door prize drawing. Free. 10a.m.- 5p.m.
Info: 434-361-2519. E-mail: info@wintergreenwinery.com. Website:
www.WintergreenWinery.com
February 13-14
Blue Ridge WineWay Valentine's Weekend. Romance your sweetheart
with a progressive journey on the Blue Ridge WineWay, Virginia's
answer to the Napa Wine Trail. All 10 participating wineries will
have decadent Valentine's treats and/or live music. 11a.m.-5p.m.
Info: 800-820-1021. Website: www.BlueRidgeWineWay.com.
Sponsored by VirginiaWineCountryTours.com and Independence Airlines.
February 13-14
Chocolate Fondue for Valentine’s Day at Hillsborough Vineyards.
Come sweeten-up your sweetheart with decadent chocolate covered
fruit paired with our Ruby and Moonstone. Fee. Info: 540-668-6216.
Website: www.hillsboroughwine.com
February 14
St. Valentine's Day Dinner at Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville
Vineyards. $110/person all-inclusive. Reservations required.
7p.m. only. Info: 540-832-7848. Website: www.barboursvillewine.com
February 14
Valentine's Day Dinner at First Colony Winery. Romantic four-course
dinner paired with our wines. Prepaid reservations required. $70/all-inclusive.
Reception 6:30 p.m.; dinner 7p.m. Info: 877-979-7105. E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com.
Website: www.firstcolonywinery.com
February 14
Valentine's Day Wine Dinner at King Family Vineyards. Romantic,
candlelight five-course dinner prepared by Chef Pierce McCluskey
paired with our award-winning wines. Limited seating in the barrel
room. Pre-paid reservations required. $100/person all inclusive.
Info: 434-823-7800. E-mail: info@kingfamilyvineyards.com. Website:
www.kingfamilyvineyards.com
February 19
Merlot Vertical Tasting at Breaux Vineyards. Vertical tastings
of our award-winning wines with our winemaker Dave Collins. Gourmet
fare provided. Seating by advance reservations. Fee. Info: 800-492-9961.
Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
February 19
Roasted Red Bell Pepper or Mushroom with Hazelnut Soup at Loudoun
Valley Vineyards. Served with a basket of bread and a glass
of wine. $12.50/person. Reservations are not necessary. Info: 540-882-3375.
Website: www.loudounvalleyvineyards.com
February 19-20
Wine & Cheese Weekend at Burnley Vineyards. Compare the
flavors of cheese with our wines. A fun way to learn about cheese
and wine. Cheese from Virginia, U.S. and Europe and other items
to nibble. $7.50/person. 11a.m.-4p.m. Info: 540- 832-2828. Website:
www.burnleywines.com
February 19-20
Winter Open House at James River Cellars. Join us for our seasonal
re-opening by sampling our newly released 2003 Reds! Also, enjoy
light food and special promotions. Only $1 tasting fee. Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m.,
Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m. Call for more details. Info: 804-550-7516.
E-mail: winecellars@jrgm.com. Website:
www.jamesrivercellars.com
February 19-20
Winter Soup Weekend at Piedmont Vineyards. No charge. Info:
540-687-5528. Website: www.piedmontwines.com
February 19-21
President's Day sale at Ingleside Vineyards. Two presidents
were born within eight miles of Ingleside, George Washington and
James Monroe. Come raise a toast to these Founding Fathers! Then
enjoy savings on wine purchases of up to fifty percent. Tours, tastings,
wine and gift specials. Noon-5p.m. No charge. No other discounts
apply. Info: 804-224-8687. Website: www.ipwine.com
February 26
Winter Wine Dinner at Breaux Vineyards. Join our winemaker Dave
Collins for a gourmet wine dinner at the winery. Each fabulous course
will be specially paired with one of Breaux Vineyards' award-winning
wines. Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
February 26-27
5th Annual Mardi Gras Party at Cooper Vineyards. Celebrate Mardi
Gras in Virginia with party beads, jambalaya, Cajun music and King
Cake with our special guest winery. Collectible souvenir tasting
glass. Fabulous fun! Fee. Sat. and Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m. Website: www.coopervineyards.com
February 26-27
Mid-Winter Winery Festival at Hartwood Winery. Enjoy wines from
Hartwood and our guest winery. Tours, hors d'oeuvres and complimentary
glass. $10/person. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-752-4893. Website: www.hartwoodwinery.com
February 26-27
Barrel tasting at Unicorn Winery with winemaker Bree in the
barrel room. Taste the developing wines from the barrel and then
the mature wines from the bottles. Fee. 11a.m.-5p.m. Blue Ridge
WineWay Member. Info: 540-349-5885. Website: www.unicornwinery.com
February 26-27
"Soup days" at Windham Winery. Come in and relax by
our fireplace with a delicious bowl of homemade soup paired with
one of our excellent wines. $5 fee includes soup and bread. Info:
540-668-6464. Website: www.WindhamWinery.com
or events@Windhamwinery.com
February 27
Red Wines of Virginia Compared to Chile at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards.
See how the same grapes have a different taste from the Southern
Hemisphere. $7/person. Noon-5p.m. Info: 703-777-8161. Website: www.willowcroftwine.com
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