WHEN:Saturday, December 12, 200910 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE:Farm Bureau Center Exhibition Hall
at The Meadow Event Park1311 Dawn Blvd.,
Doswell, VA 23047
*Located off I-95, Exit #98
1 Mile East of Kings DominionSIP, SAVOR AND SAMPLE the best local wine, food and specialty gifts at the Save Our Food Holiday Festival - Saturday, December 12th from 10 am to 5 pm.
Enjoy a celebrity battle of the chefs, featuring chef and host of PBS's Flavors of America-Jim Coleman, local favorite chef John Maxwell and newcomer, Alex Reyes.
THEN, LEARN HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, with a special holiday décor show featuring special guest Andre Viette.
Plus, shop, taste and enjoy hundreds of free food and wine samples - enjoy a kids area and the most unique place to enjoy holiday shopping and meal planning. Don't miss Central Virginia's LARGEST local holiday food, wine and gift event.
Find out more at
SaveOurFoodFestival.com.
Available space prevents listing all wine-related events in Virginia. We strongly suggest that for events listed you check websites and/or call for details. If you would like to have an event included in an upcoming newsletter, e-mail information to info@vawinelover.com no later than 10th of the month.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT VIRGINIA WINERIES December 5Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
www.breauxvineyards.comFoggy Ridge Cider (Dugspur)
www.foggyridgecider.comDecember 5 & 6Burnley Vineyards (Barboursville)
www.burnleywines.comChateau Morrisette (Floyd)
www.thedogs.comGray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
www.grayghostvineyards.comIngleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
www.inglesidevineyards.comPeaks of Otter Winery (Bedford)
www.peaksofotterwinery.comPrince Michel (Leon)
www.princemichel.comRockbridge Vineyard (Raphine)
www.rockbridgevineyard.comVirginia Mountain Vineyards (Fincastle)
www.vmvines.comWhite Rock Vineyards & Winery (Goodview)
www.whiterockwines.comDecember 12 & 13Blacksnake Meadery (Dugspur)
www.blacksnakemead.comChateau Morrisette (Floyd)
www.thedogs.comCooper Vineyards (Louisa)
www.coopervineyards.comHill Top Berry Farm & Winery (Nellysford)
www.hilltopberrywine.comIngleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
www.inglesidevineyards.comSans Soucy Vineyards (Brookneal)
www.sanssoucyvineyards.comWillowcroft Farm Vineyards (Leesburg)
www.willowcroftwine.comWoodland Vineyard (Midlothian)
www.woodlandvineyard.comDecember 19 & 20Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery (Nellysford)
www.hilltopberrywine.comJames River Cellars (Glen Allen)
www.jamesrivercellars.comPeaks of Otter Winery (Bedford)
www.peaksofotterwinery.comPhilip Carter Winery (Hume)
www.pcwinery.comDecember 28 & 29Chateau Morrisette (Floyd)
www.thedogs.comJames River Cellars (Glen Allen)
www.jamesrivercellars.com Peaks of Otter Winery (Bedford)
www.peaksofotterwinery.comADDITIONAL DECEMBER EVENTSDecember 4: First Friday MusicOld House Vineyards (Culpeper)
Enjoy a sip or two of wine and celebrate the end of the work week with live music.
(540) 423-1032
www.oldhousevineyards.comDecember 5: Book Signing at InglesideIngleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
Founder of Ingleside and author Carl F. Flemer, Jr. will sign first print editions of "Birthplace of the Nation: A Story Worth Telling," with interesting facts of the Northern Neck.
(804) 224-8687
www.inglesidevineyards.comDecember 5-6: Heart of Virginia Jingle Bell TrailSponsored by the Heart of Virginia wineries: Cooper Vineyards, Grayhaven Winery, James River Wine Cellars and Lake Anna Winery. Special discounts, souvenir glass and special gift for completing "The Trail."
(540) 804-5253
www.coopervineyards.comDecember 5: Christmas Winemaker's DinnerWinery at LaGrange (Haymarket)
Gourmet dinner featuring favorite holiday dishes at the Old Fashioned Christmas Wine Maker's Dinner served in the Barrel Room.
(703) 753-9360
www.wineryatlagrange.comDecember 6: Soup and SipBlue Ridge Vineyard (Eagle Rock)
Seasonal Soup and Sip day with complimentary soups, snacks, mulled wine and music.
(540) 798-7642
www.blueridgevineyard.comDecember 6: Celebrate in Colonial StyleWilliamsburg Winery (Williamsburg)
Enjoy lite fare, award winning wines, tours and shopping discounts. Then enjoy the Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg's historic area.
(757) 229-0911
www.williamsburgwinery.comDecember 7-8: Virginia Wine AcademyThe Inn at Meander Plantation (Locust Dale)
Learn about and celebrate the amazing wines of Virginia. Wine experts share their knowledge from grapes to glass. Tastings, food pairings, winery tours and even hands-on work in a vineyard.
(540) 672-4912
www.meander.netDecember 9: Winemaker WednesdaysFrenchman's Corner (Culpeper)
A casual chance to meet and taste the wines of Gadino Cellars with the winemaker, Bill Gadino. 5:00 to 8:00.
(540) 825-8025
www.frenchmancorner.comDecember 12: Save Our Food FestivalVirginia's largest local holiday food, wine and gift event. Sip, Savor and Sample the best local wine, food and specialty gifts. Also, Battle of the Chefs, Holiday Décor Show featuring Andre Viette, food and wine samples, holiday shopping, and a kids area. All at the Farm Bureau Center in Richmond just off I-95 (Exit 98/Kings Dominion).
(804) 290-1535
www.saveourfoodfestival.com December 12: Route 9 Barrel TastingDoukenie Winery, Breaux Vineyards and Loudoun Valley Vineyards (Northern Virginia)
Enjoy the wine aging process first hand and sample from the barrels at each of the participating wineries.
(540) 668-6464
www.doukeniewinery.comDecember 12: Gadino Cellars Soup DaysIndulge in a hearty winter soup and a glass of your favorite wine in front of the fireplace.
(540) 987-9292
www.gadinocellars.comDecember 12-13: Christmas at the CellarsFinish your shopping and treat yourself as you enjoy new wine releases, mulled wine, live music and hot soup.
(540) 635-9398
www.rappahannockcellars.comDecember 13: Santa Claus at Gray Ghost Gray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
Santa arrives at 1:00. Free event and every child receives a special gift.
(540) 937-4869
www.grayghostvineyards.comDecember 18: Winemaker WednesdaysFrenchman's Corner (Culpeper)
A casual chance to meet and taste the wines of Sweely Estate Winery with the winemaker, Frantz Ventre. 5:00 - 8:00.
(540) 825-8025
www.frenchmancorner.comDecember 31: Masked BallVeritas Vineyards & Winery (Afton)
Wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by winemaker's dinner. Dancing until midnight when the masks come off and the Champagne flows. A great way to bring in the New Year.
(540) 456-8000
www.veritaswines.comDecember 31: Ali d'Oro GalaThe perfect beginning to your New Year. CrossKeys second annual Ali d'Oro Gala (The Gold Dance), a black tie celebration with wine, food and dance.
(540) 234-0505
www.crosskeysvineyards.comDecember 31: Fine Dining & DancingPotomac Point Winery (Stafford)
Begin with perfectly paired appetizers and wine in the tasting room, followed by delicately prepared hors d'oeuvres in the Ballroom, dinner buffet, dessert and coffee; sparkling wine at midnight. Dance the night away. Local accommodations and shuttle service available.
(540) 446-2266
www.potomacpointwinery.com 
Diners can enjoy a light cheese fondue and
chocolate fondue at the Wine Bar or a full four-course fondue dinner in
the dining rooms. Private and romantic booths for two are always in
demand and the Virginia Room offers seating for up to 44 with multi-media equipment, an 83" screen and two 42" plasmas for family
gatherings or business presentations. 
The Hospitality Center, with its exposed wood beams, hand crafted wine bar and wine library, includes an expansive room for wedding receptions, corporate meeting rooms, art gallery featuring local artists and gift shop stocked with unique items for entertaining. The tasting bar is nestled behind a large open fireplace and provides mountain views as guests enjoy tasting Sweely Estate's nine wine varietals made in the classic French style.
