Fall
Stop at Stonewall Vineyards on your way to and from Virginia
Tech on home game weekends. Enjoy excellent wines around the fireplace
and munch on complimentary light hors d'oeuvres. Take a bottle with
you for tailgating or enjoying in your room or at home. On your
return visit us and spend some time rehashing the game. We carry
Tech authorized souvenirs from High Peaks Sportswear. 11a.m.-5p.m.
Info: 434-993-2185. Website: www.stonewallwine.com
October Bavarian Days at North Mountain Vineyards. During
the month of October, enjoy our special platter of German cold cuts
and cheeses, served with hearty breads, pickles and mustard. Yodeling
is encouraged! Info: 540-436-9463. Website: www.northmountainvineyard.com
"October is Virginia Wine Country Tour Month". Virginia
Wine Country Limousine Tours will offer all guests on winery country
tours during the month of October a unique gift/memory keepsake
of Virginia Wine Country. Info: 540-622-2505. Website: www.VirginiaWineCountryTours.com
Strawberry Street Cafe. The longtime Fan eatery is having a month-long celebration
of nine Virginia wines, each available by the glass or in a flight (half-glasses of three
different wines).
421 N. Strawberry
Street, Richmond. Info: 804-353-6860.
October 1
Oktoberfest & Wine Festival. Beer, Wine, Brats, Music, etc. 11a.m.-5p.m. Admission
FREE. Info: 703-327-4390. Email: events@southriding.net.
Website: www.pearmundcellars.com
October 1
Annual
Harvest Festival at Rockbridge Vineyard. The beauty of
the Shenandoah Valley in the Fall. Relax to live music while sampling
award-winning Rockbridge wine. Bring the kids for grape stomping
and hayrides. Food available for purchase. $5/includes wine tasting
and souvenir glass. Info: 888-511-WINE. Website: www.rockbridgevineyard.com
October 1
Comparative Tasting of the White Wines of Italy and Villa Appalaccia
Winery. Participate in a blind tasting of popular and not-so-familiar
Italian whites with those of Villa Appalaccia. Includes Italian
breads from our brick oven and cheeses. Live music. Noon-4p.m. $8/person.
Info: 540-593-3100. Website: www.villaappalaccia.com
October 1-2
Harvest "Finale" at Autumn Hill. Join us
in celebrating the end of harvest. Taste the fermenting wines and learn
more about the magic of winemaking. Light fare of Breads of the World
and selected olive oil. $6/person includes glass and wine tasting. No
reservations required. Rain or shire. O.K. to picnic. Noon-5p.m. Info:
434-985-6100. Website: www.autumnhillwine.com
October 1-2
Autumn Leaves Open House at Naked Mountain Vineyard. In celebration
of Virginia wine month, wines will be discounted this weekend. Light
fare will be paired with our current wines. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-364-1609.
E-mail: nakedmountain@yahoo.com. Website: www.nakedmtn.com
October 1-2
Monticello Wine Trail Festival at The Boar's Head Inn, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Enjoy the great taste of premier wines from the Monticello
Viticultural Area Wineries. Great food, music, artisan exhibits,
beautiful location. Admission fee. 11a.m.-5p.m. each day. Info:
434-296-4188 x 21. E-mail: cgraves@oakencroft.com. Website: www.monticellowinetrail.org
October 1-2
"Virginia Wine Month Open House" at Oasis Winery. Select
wines discounted these two days only. Join us for award-winning
wines and breathtaking views facing the beautiful colors of the
Blue Ridge Mountains. 11a.m.-6p.m. Wine specials. "Come experience
the Fun!" Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
October 1-2
Unicorn Winery is a stop on the Culpeper Harvest Days Tour. We
will have tastings, tours and wine specials. 11a.m.-6p.m. Blue Ridge
WineWay Member. Info: 540-349-5885. Website: www.unicornwinery.com
"Peak Foliage" Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery.
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample apples and fresh cider,
along with our Fruit of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many
farm animals. Free. 9a.m-5p.m. Picnic and also visit the National
D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest. Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net. Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com
October 6
Cafe Gutenberg. We will have a tasting featuring 10 Virginia wineries. The $10
ticket also includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and a keepsake. 6p.m.-8p.m. 1700 E. Main
Street, Richmond. Info: 804-497-5000.
Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Join Mount Vernon in its
rain or shine fall celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry,
on the east lawn of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, overlooking
the Potomac River. Participants sample wines from 17 award-winning Virginia
wineries, learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s
wine endeavors, enjoy live blues, and meet “George Washington” on
the Mansion's piazza. No outside food and drink. No pets. Tickets are $25.00 per person. 6p.m.-9p.m.
Mount Vernon Estate. Info: 703-573-7328. Website: www.ticketmaster.com.
October 8
Fall Wine Oktoberfest. AmRhein Wine Cellars presents its 5th
annual Oktoberfest. Bring your family to enjoy the scenic Blue Ridge
Mountains and its fall colors with a fall festival. Sample AmRhein
award-winning Virginia-style wines and our signature fall red wine
releases in your souvenir glass. Live music, traditional barrel
rolling and authentic German cuisine for a fee. Children's activity
tent with fall fun, games and a pumpkin painting contest beginning
at 2 p.m. Admission $15/person includes souvenir glass and tastings,
children under 12 and Twisted Vines Wine Club members admitted free.
1p.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-929-4632. E-mail: kelleyroanokewine@juno.com.
Website: www.roanokewine.com
October 8
Black Dog Latin Jazz 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
October 8
Our 2nd Anniversary Party at Hillsborough Vineyards. Let's celebrate
together another successful year which could not have been done
without all of you. Join us for the party. Food, music and new releases.
Fee. Info: 540-668-6216. Website: www.hillsboroughwine.com
October 8
12th Annual Northern Neck Seafood Extravaganza. Get the best
Chesapeake Bay area seafood right on Virginia's Northern Neck. Enjoy
live music, tours, tastings, wine and gift specials. Includes souvenir
glass. Reservations required. 1p.m.-5p.m. $40. GWWS 20% off. Info:
804-224-8687. Website: www.ipwine.com
October 8
Oktober Wein Fest and German Heritage Day at
North Mountain Vineyards.
Sample authentic German food, potato salad according to Oma's recipe,
enjoy German folk dancing and yodeling. Sit in the wine tent and
sing along with the Bavarian Band, dance the Polonaise through the
vineyard. Lectures on German language and heritage, shake hands
with diplomats from the German embassy. Local artisans display their
wares of German origin. Be sure to wear your Dirndl or Lederhosen!
Admission fee includes North Mountain Vineyards souvenir glass and
wine tasting. Rain or shine. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-43-9463. Website:
www.northmountainvineyard.com
October 8
Sharp Rock Vineyards 8th annual Fall Festival. We will have
live Bluegrass music and gourmet meats, cheeses, and our award-winning
wines. $10/person includes admission, tasting and a complimentary
glass of wine. Info: 540-987-8020. Website: www.sharprockvineyards.com
October 8
Starry Nights at Veritas Winery. Autumnal bliss by the fireplace
inside or out. 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. 6p.m.-10p.m. Fee. Info: 540-456-8000. Website: www.veritaswines.com
October 8
"Harvest Dinner" at Windham Winery. Come help us celebrate
the Harvest. Our fine wines will be complemented with fine food.
Fee. Info: 540-668-6464. Website: www.WindhamWinery.com
or events@WindhamWinery.com.
October 8-9
Annual Autumn Explosion and Barrel Tasting at Barboursville Vineyards
- Enjoy samples of our 2005 vintage, a chance to buy rare vintages
from our cellar, hayrides, live music and much more. Light fare
from Palladio Restaurant will be available for an additional fee.
$6/person includes souvenir wine glass. 10a.m.-5p.m. Sat. &
11a.m.-5p.m. Sun. Info: 540-832-3824. Website: www.barboursvillewine.com
October 8-9
5th Annual Norton Festival, celebrating the Real American grape
at Chrysalis Vineyards. Live music, autumn colors, hayrides
and a chance to taste America's authentic premium wine - Norton
- indigenous to Virginia! Enjoy a number of our Norton blends: Mariposa,
Sarah's Patio Red, Estate Bottled Norton, Barrel Select 100% Norton
and the release of our new Locksley Reserve Norton, our flagship
red wine. This is our biggest event of the year. 10a.m.-6p.m. Info:
1-800-235-8804. E-mail: river@chrysaliswine.com. Website: www.chrysaliswine.com
October 8-9
Octoberfest at First Colony Winery. Enjoy traditional German
food, music, weingarten‚ grape stomping, tours and tasting.
Reservations recommended. Noon-5p.m. $15/person. Info: 877-979-7105.
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com. Website: www.firstcolonywinery.com
October 8-9
15th annual Virginia Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyards. Featuring
garlic grown in Virginia and the east coast, plus six Central VA
wineries. Also contests for Garlic King & Queen, Garlic Cook-off,
and more. Arts, crafts, demos and lectures, plus 5 stages with bands,
magic, and more! 10a.m.-5p.m. both days. Admission ranges from $14
- $25. Info: 434-946-5168. E-mail: vwgf@rebecwinery.com. Website:
www.rebecwinery.com
October 8-9
3rd annual Italian Festival presented by Colonial Italian American
Organization (CIAO) on the grounds of the Williamsburg Winery.
Several Virginia wineries with many wines for tasting and purchase.
Italian food vendors, arts and crafts, continuous live music. $10/in
advance, $15/at gate including wine glass. Noon-6p.m. Info: 757-220-5555.
E-mail: ciaoclub@attglobal.net. Website: www.ciaowilliamsburg.org
October 8-10
Farfelu's Harvest Days Weekend. Enjoy an afternoon of fine wine
and live music amid the fall foliage. Challenge your friends to
a game of horseshoes or bocce ball or hike our river trail. Special
wine discounts and gourmet cheese and sausage available for purchase.
11a.m.-5p.m. $5/person. Info: 540-364-2930. E-mail: info@farfeluwine.com.
Website: www.farfeluwine.com
October 8-10
"Meet the Oasis Cabernet" at Oasis Winery. Release
of our new Cabernet Select wines discounted this day only. Join
us for award-winning wines, gourmet food and breathtaking views
on our outdoor infrared heated deck facing the beautiful fall foliage
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. "Come experience the Fun!"
11a.m.-6p.m. Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
October 8-10
Explore Unicorn Winery on this Columbus Day weekend! The blazing
maple trees along the driveway welcome you to our tasting room.
Fee includes hors d'oeuvres (including the Simply Cheddar cheeseball),
wine specials and a Unicorn glass. Fee. 11a.m.-6p.m. Blue Ridge
WineWay Member. Info: 540-349-5885. Website: www.unicornwinery.com
3rd annual "Harvest" Winemakers Dinner at Valhalla Vineyards.
Come and join us in the middle of harvest for a sumptuous dinner
and wine. $75/all inclusive. Reservations required. Info: 540-725-9463.
Website: www.valhallawines.com
October 15
Fall Foliage Wine & Food Pairing at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Memorable
mountain views abound. Food pairings, hors d'oeuvres and our signature
Pear Sangria. Take in the scenery with a glass of "True to the Fruit" wine
while relaxing under our outdoor covered pavilion. Info: 434-361-1266.
Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com
October 15
3rd annual Blues Festival at Mountain Cove Vineyards sponsored
by the James River Blues Society. Features regional groups, food,
tours and tastings. Admission $10/person. Noon-5p.m. Info: 434-263-5392.
E-mail: aweed1@juno.com. Website: www.mountaincovevineyards.com
October 15-16
18th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival. Voted "2004 Best Event for Wine Lovers" by Hampton Road magazine.
11a.m.-6p.m. More than 30 vintages from Virginia’s
Premier Winemakers. In addition to wine, Gourmet foods and specialty wares will be
on hand for purchase. Boaters packages are available. Info:
757-441-2345. Website: www.festeventsva.org/Wine.htm
October 15-16
Art & Antiques at Breaux Vineyards. Celebrate Virginia Wine
month. Our latest blend of beautiful painting, sculptures, antiques,
fall color, hay rides, and fine wines. Light gourmet fare for sale.
11a.m.-6p.m. Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
October 15-16
19th annual Barrel Tasting of 2005 wines at Autumn Hill with
cellar tours and wine appreciation discussions. Vertical Cabernet
Sauvignon tasting. Homemade soup and bread. $6/person includes glass.
No reservations required. Rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch. Noon-5p.m.
Info: 434-85-6100. Website: www.autumnhillwine.com
October 15-16
Oakencroft Vineyard Fall Foliage Celebration. Tasty snacks and
delicious soup. Tours, tastings of all our premier wines. 11a.m.-5p.m.
$8/person includes glass. Info: 434-296-4188 x 21. E-mail: mail@oakencroft.com.
Website: www.oakencroft.com
October 15-16
"Fall in Love with the Fall Foliage!" at Oasis Winery.
Taste the new Meritage directly from the barrel; Futures available.
Select wines discounted this day only. Join us for award-winning
wine, gourmet food, and breathtaking indoor & outdoor infrared
heated seating facing the beautiful foliage colors of the Blue Ridge
Mountains at the Oasis Winery. 11a.m.-6p.m. Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
October 15-16
October Wine Days at Tarara Vineyard. While on the Loudoun Farm
Tour celebrate Fall at Tarara with live music and October wine specials.
Rain or shine! Tasting Fee. 10a.m.-5p.m. Info: 703-771-7100 x 249.
Website: www.tarara.com
October 15-16
6th annual Wine Festival at Unicorn Winery. Food by Tim's Rivershore
Restaurant. Games for children, wines for adults, fall colors
for all! Fee for food. 11a.m.-6p.m. Blue Ridge WineWay Member. Info:
540-349-5885. Website: www.unicornwinery.com
October 15-16
Art in the Vineyard at White Hall Vineyards. Local artists display
and sell their works amid beautiful fall foliage. Tastings, tours,
light refreshments. Picnic area. $5 includes embossed glass. Info:
434-823-8615. Website: www.whitehallvineyards.com.
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
or your own (weather permitting). $12/person. 5:30p.m.-9p.m. Info:
804-550-7516. E-mail: winecellars@jrgm.com. Website: www.jamesrivercellars.com
October 22
2nd Annual Mini Cooper Rally at Cooper Vineyards - For mini-lovers
and wine-lovers alike. Drive your own mini or come enjoy the colors of
mini-Coopers from all over. Live music all day. Bring your own picnic
or purchase food from our vendor. A portion of the ticket sales will be
donated to a local cancer charity. $15pp over 21, $10pp designated driver.
11:00a.m-5:00p.m. Info: 540-894-5253. Website: www.coopervineyards.com
October
22
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
October 22
Harvest Celebration at Lake Anna Winery. Enjoy the beauty of
fall in the country. Come join us for an evening of wine, warm soup,
crusty bread, and live local music to dance! 4p.m.-8p.m. Info: 540-895-5085.
Website: www.lawinery.com
October 22
Harvest Soup Weekend at Lost Creek Winery. Come join us for
our new vintage wine and soup. Info: 703-443-9836. Website: www.lostcreekwinery.com
October 22
Come and join us at MountainRose Vineyards for an old fashioned
"apple butter stir-off". Hayrides, pumpkin painting,
caramel apples for the kids and "kids at heart". Fee charged.
Info: 276-328-2013. E-mail: rrlawson@adelphia.net. Website: www.mountainrosevineyard.com
October 22
4th annual Chili Cookoff at Old House Vineyards. Join us for
an afternoon of hayrides, live music, and chili tasting. No fee.
Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-423-1032. Website: www.oldhousevineyards.com
October 22
Winemaker's Dinner at Rockbridge Vineyard. Fine wine and good
food are perfectly paired by Winemaker Shep Rouse and Chef George
Huger of Lexington's Southern Inn Restaurant. Pre-paid reservations
required. $75/all inclusive. 7p.m. Info: 888-511-WINE. Website:
www.rockbridgevineyard.com
October 22
A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar Vineyard. Enjoy the adventure
of exploring Italian food and Veramar wines, not only a delight
for the senses but also an expression of the cultural and traditional
heritage. Tastes of Italian food with Veramar wines. Mangia, mangia...
good eats with Italian opera singing. Advance reservations required.
$15/person includes Italian food tasting, opera singing, wine tasting
and souvenir glass. Guided tasting begins at 1p.m.-4p.m. Info: 540-955-5510.
E-mail: info@veramar.com. Website: www.veramar.com
October 22-23
19th annual Barrel Tasting of 2005 wines at Autumn Hill with
cellar tours and wine appreciation discussions. Vertical Cabernet
Sauvignon tasting. Homemade soup and bread. $6/person includes glass.
No reservations required. Rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch. Noon-5p.m.
Info: 434-85-6100. Website: www.autumnhillwine.com
October 22-23
"A Celebration of Colors" at Oasis Winery. Celebrating
the harvest, sample our latest release and taste wines from the
barrels. Indoor seating. "Come experience the Fun!" Wine
specials. 11a.m.-6p.m. Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
October 22-23
All Things Olive at Villa Appalaccia Winery. If you like olives
this is the event for you! Sample many different imported olives
and fresh everyday and reserve olive oils as well as a plate of
special pasta and bruschetta. Live music. $10/person. Noon-4p.m.
Info: 540-593-3100. Website: www.villaappalaccia.com.
October 22-23
"Chili with the Reds" at Windham Winery. The weather
should be as ripe as the grapes for a heart-warming bowl of chili
and a glass of Windham red. Short Hill Mountain's fall colors provide
the backdrop. $5 fee includes chili and bread. Info: 540-668-6464.
Website: www.WindhamWinery.com
or events@WindhamWinery.com
Fall Color Weekends at Breaux Vineyards. Take a drive to the
mountains and enjoy the festive fall colors of western Loudoun County.
Take advantage of special prices on some of your favorite wines
as well as holiday gift specials. Info: 800-492-9961. Website: www.BreauxVineyards.com
October 29
Grayhaven Winery Harvest Celebration Day. Celebrate the end
of the grape harvest at our family farm winery. Enjoy a tour of
the winery and watch actual winemaking in progress. Try our fun "Taste the grape, Taste the wine" tasting.
Take a ride in horse drawn wagon. Snacks, soft drinks and entertainment
provided. Event is free. Call ahead for pricing on picnic baskets
(or bring your own). $2 fee per wagon ride. Rain date: October 30.
Heart of Virginia Wine Trail member. Info: 804-556-3917. E-mail:
max@grayhavenwinery.com. Website: www.grayhavenwinery.com
October 29
Fall Harvest Festival at Hartwood Winery. Join Hartwood Winery
and two guest wineries. Live music, craft and food vendors, hayrides,
pumpkins, Halloween costume contest, games, and fun for the entire
family. $10/person, $5/person under 21, children under 12 free.
11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-752-4893. Website: www.hartwoodwinery.com
October 29
Halloween Party at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Theme setting
to match our historical wines; medieval style banquet and music,
costume contest and door prizes. $50/person. Reservations required.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Medical Center.
Info: 434-361-1266. Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com
October 29
Progressive Dinner with Flair! Celebrate Fall! Begin at North
Mountain Vineyards for appetizers, progress to lovely Shenandoah
Vineyards for main course and end at a cozy B&B for dessert.
Pre-paid reservations. 6p.m.-10p.m. Info: 540-436-9463 or 540-984-8699.
Website: www.northmountainvineyard.com
October 29
Fall Celebration at Shenandoah Vineyards. Experience the beauty
of Fall in the Shenandoah Valley with a Progressive Dinner shared
with North Mountain Winery. Reservations required. Info: 540-984-8699.
Website: www.shentel.net/shenvine
October 29
Tomahawk Mill Winery's annual Halloween. Our Halloween in the
haunted gristmill includes readings from Edgar Allan Poe. Wine and
gourmet food will be served for this adults only event. Reservations
required. 7p.m. Info: 434-432-1063. Website: www.tomahawkmill.com
October 29-30
Trick or Treat Vertical Tasting.
Our candle-lit haunted barrel room
2002 to 2005 late harvest vidal with treats. Reservations required. Noon-5p.m. Info: 540-347-3475.
Email: events@pearmundcellars.com. Website: www.pearmundcellars.com
October
29-30
19th Annual Barrel Tasting of 2005 Wines at Autumn Hill with
cellar tours and wine appreciation discussions. Vertical Cabernet
Sauvignon tasting. Homemade soup and bread. $6/person includes glass.
No reservations required. Rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch. Noon-5p.m.
Info: 434-85-6100. Website: www.autumnhillwine.com
October 29-30
"Autumn Colorful Blue Ridge Celebration" at Oasis Winery.
Featuring the Merlot and celebrating the harvest, sample our latest
releases from the barrel! Indoor & outdoor infrared heated seating.
"Come experience the Fun!" Wine specials. 11a.m.-6p.m.
Website: www.oasiswine.com
or AOL Keyword: Oasis Wine
October 29-30
6th annual Fall Open House at Stone Mountain Vineyards. At 1,700
feet, spectacular fall colors abound from scenic overlook. Sample
2005 fermenting wines and vertical tasting with previous vintages.
Wine specials! Fee includes glass and light fare. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info:
434-990-9463. Website: www.stonemountainvineyards.com
October 29-30
"The Great Stomp" at Valhalla Vineyards. Our 6th annual
fun event to let you get into a shallow vat of grapes and pretend
to do the "I Love Lucy" thing. A fun event for all. No
fee. Info: 540-725-9463. Website: www.valhallawines.com
October 30
Masquerade Ball at Hillsborough Vineyards. Enjoy your spooky
evening within the misty mountains of the Blue Ridge under the howling
moon along with the bats in the barn. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine,
dancing, games and prizes. No admittance without costume. Fee. Info:
540-668-6216. Website: www.hillsboroughwine.com
October 30
Fall is in the Air at Stillhouse Vineyards. Enjoy our distinctive
wines and warm yourself by our outside fire. Bring a friend and
play Bocce Ball or Horseshoes. Light fare available for purchase.
Free. 11a.m.-5p.m. Info: 540-364-1203. E-mail: info@stillhousevineyards.com.
Website: www.stillhousevineyards.com
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