March 6: Italiano Pizza
Day
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville)
Wine and pizza?
Yes! An eye-opening experience
that pairs gourmet pizzas and award winning
wines.
540-955-5510
www.veramar.com
March 6 (every Saturday):
Premier Tasting Experience
Tarara Winery (Leesburg)
Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium
wines. An elegant and informative
glimpse into Tarara wine and Virginia wine making from
wine specialists.
(703) 771-7100
www.tarara.com
March 6-7: Heart of Virginia Chili
Cook-Off
James River Cellars (Glen Allen)
Passport ticket includes James River, Cooper,
Grayhaven and Lake Anna wineries.
Sample Chili at each winery, then vote for your
favorite.
(804) 550-7516
www.jamesrivercellars.com
March 6-7 (every Saturday &
Sunday): Wine and Cheese
Tastings
Shenandoah Vineyards (Edinburg)
Break the icy grip of winter with award winning
wines paired with gourmet cheeses and snacks.
(540) 984-8699
www.shentel.net
March 6-7: Vertical
Tasting
Horton Vineyards (Gordonsville)
Taste the history of Horton Vineyards through
vertical tastings of reds and whites.
Also award winning past vintage wines.
(540) 832-7440
www.hortonwine.com
March 7: Winery
Concert
Barrel Oak Winery (Delaplane)
Solo show by Karl Stoll, DC-area native who has
been playing in rock 'n roll bands since early
70's. This is the first of a
prolonged series of shows at BOW.
(540) 364-6402
www.barreloak.com
March 9 (also 16, 23 & 30):
Pour A Little More
Tarara Winery (Leesburg)
Pour A Little More campaign "pours" back into the
community by donating a percentage of sales.
(703) 771-7100
www.tarara.com
March 12-14: Wearing of the
Green
Potomac Point Winery (Stafford0
St. Patrick's Day specials include corned beef
and cabbage, Guinness stew and a Build a Potato
Bar. Live music and authentic Irish
dancers. Leprechaun Toss is
back!
(540) 446-2250
www.potomacpointwinery.com
March 13: Taste of Ireland
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Featuring live music by Conor Malone.
Wine tastings from Notaviva, Fabbioli Cellars,
North Gate Vineyards and 8 Chains North.
Kerrigold cheese, shepherd's pie, fruits and
breads.
www.notavivavineyards.com
March 13: St. Patrick's Day
Observance
Philip Carter Winery (Hume)
Have a serving of Irish Stew to warm the cockles
of your hearts. Warm up by the fire
and enjoy our wines. Li'l
Leprechauns' Hunt for the Pot of Gold and Shamrocks in
the vineyard for the youngsters.
(540) 364-1203
www.pcwinery.com
March 13: Leprechaun
Day
North Mountain Vineyards (Maurertown)
Enjoy Green Pea Soup, fine wines, live music, a
Leprechaun Hunt and prizes.
(540) 436-9463
www.northmountainvineyard.com
March 13: St. Patrick's Day
Celebration
Fox Meadow Winery (Linden)
Enjoy a bowl of traditional Irish stew, bread and
a glass of wine (not the green kind).
Join in the festivities.
(540) 636-6777
www.foxmeadowwinery.com
March 13: St. Patty's at
Veramar
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville)
Come celebrate the green (and be sure to wear it)
and toast the luck of the Irish with a new twist on
classic fare and a glass of Virginia Wine.
(540) 955-5510
www.veramar.com
March 13: Celtic Dinner
Theatre
Chateau Morrisette (Floyd)
Join in the Ceilidh (kalee), time honored Irish
party featuring traditional music, dancing and
storytelling featuring the NoneSuch
Playmakers. Celtic inspired three
course dinner. Bring your dancing
shoes and join in the fun.
(540) 593-2865
www.thedogs.com
March 13: Toasting St.
Patty's
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville)
Toast the luck of the Irish with a new twist on
classic fare and a glass of Virginia wine.
Enjoy a bowl of authentic potato soup and listen
to Irish music.
(540) 955-5510
www.veramar.com
March 13-14: St. Patty's
Weekend Celebration
Chateau OBrien at Northpoint (Markham)
Don't forget to wear your kilt to the
celebration. Live Irish bands and bag
pipes, selection of traditional fare, beads, and door
prizes.
(571) 229-6316
www.chateauobrien.com
March 13-14: Barrel Tasting
with Stephen Barnard
Keswick Vineyards (Keswick)
Preview 2009 wines that have been described as
"our best vintage yet" with award winning winemaker,
Stephen Barnard.
(434) 244-3341
www.keswickvineyards.com
March 13-14: Winter Soup
Weekend
Lost Creek Winery (Leesburg)
Enjoy a delicious bowl of soup while listening to
the music of local artist David Davol,
singer-guitarist.
(703) 443-9836
www.lostcreekwinery.com
March 13: Norton Reserve
Tasting
Cooper Vineyards (Louisa)
Food and wine pairing of all vintages of Cooper
Norton. Be the first to try our award-winning new
release: Reserve Norton 2008! $40.00 per person.
Reservations required.
(540) 894-5253
March 14:
Wine & Food Pairing
Lunch
DelFosse Winery (Faber)
Fabulous gourmet lunch including salmon
appetizer, pork loin, goat cheeses and cream puffs for
dessert....all perfectly paired with DelFosse
wines.
(434) 263-6100
www.delfossewine.com
March 14: Be the Winemaker
for a Day
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Learn about the theory, sensory training and
winemaking methods involved in blending wine and be a
part of creating the final blend for 2008 Reserve
Cabernet Franc.
(540) 882-4560
www.sunsethillsvineyard.com
March 14: Fondue &
Willowcroft
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards (Leesburg)
Special tasting of Willowcroft wine and chocolate
fondue catered by The Melting Pot.
(703) 777-8161
www.willowcroftwine.com
March 14: Bridal
Showcase
Kluge Estate Winery Vineyard
(Charlottesville)
Showcasing wedding flowers, food, music, beauty,
stationery, photography, tents and more.
Some of the regions best purveyors demonstrating
their services and offering prizes.
Fun, food and wine.
(434) 977-3895x119
www.klugeestate.com
March 14: Ladies Only Wine
Class
Ingleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
Increase your wine knowledge, learn unspoken wine
etiquette, how to taste, detect flaws and understand why
some wines don't appeal to you. Bring
your girlfriends and make new ones.
(804) 224-8687
www.inglesidevineyards.com
March 19: Firelight
Friday
Barren Ridge Vineyards (Fishersville)
Live music by Gabby Haze, a delicious meal,
roaring fire and excellent company.
(540) 248-3300
www.barrenridgevineyards.com
March 20: Barrel Tasting
Dinner
Jefferson Vineyards (Charlottesville)
Preview wines from 2008 and 2009
vintages. Four course dinner paired
with eight white and red wines drawn directly from
barrel and tank.
(434) 977-3042
www.jeffersonvineyards.com
March 20: Pinot Grigio
Celebration
Barboursville Vineyards/Palladio Restaurant
(Barboursville)
Introducing the 2009 vintage of our most widely
admired white wine, Pinot Grigio.
Select meats, local and imported artisan cheeses
and homemade breads
(540) 832-7848
www.barboursvillewine.com
March 20: Spring Barrel
Tasting
Ingleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
Sample wines from French and American oak barrels
and see how they are maturing. Live
music, tours and tastings.
(804) 224-8687
www.inglesidevineyards.com
March 20: Life's a Beach
Gourmet-Grill Luncheon
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Wines paired with a delectable beach inspired
menu. Enjoy the island fare while
listening to the sounds of steel drums.
(540) 882-4560
www.sunsethillsvineyard.com
March 20: Roses for
Spring
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards (Leesburg)
A special tasting of Roses (not flowers) from
around the world. Light food fares to
pair with wines.
(703) 777-8161
www.willowcroftwine.com
March 20: Calypso &
Wine-a-ritas
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Beach party with live music from Caiso Steel Drum
Band. Try our own original
"wine-a-ritas."
(540) 882-4560
www.sunsethillsvineyard.com
March 20: Taco Bar at
Veramar
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville)
Wine with your next order of nachos
Hmmm...You bet! Wine is in the
forefront of pairing with many Mexican and South
American dishes. So come and enjoy
our taco bar.
(540) 95505510
www.veramar.com
March 21: Baked Potato
Festival
First Colony Winery (Charlottesville)
No potato famine here. Enjoy wine tastings and
loaded baked potato bar.
(434) 979-7105
www.firstcolonywinery.com
March 20: Blue Ridge Beach
Party
Blue Ridge Vineyard (Eagle Rock)
When "Sutton Ain't Right" plays familiar blues
and jazz, you'll have no more winter blues.
Welcome Equinox skies with the Roanoke Valley
Astronomical Society and their telescopes.
(540) 798-7642
www.blueridgevineyard.com
March 20-21: Gray Ghost
Barrel Tasting
Gray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
Once a year opportunity to taste developing wines
directly from the barrels...and to reserve futures of
the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon.
(540) 937-4869
www.grayghostvineyards.com
March 21: Rites of Spring
Festival
2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg
Ten participating wineries mark the beginning of
the season and the perfect cure for cabin
fever. Indoor festival with crafters
and artisans, food vendors and beer garden.
(540) 972-2749
www.emstat.net/Events/
March 27: Blending
Workshop
Ingleside Vineyards (Oak Grove)
One of a series of five hands-on
workshops. Learn the art of blending
from winemaker Bill Swain while creating one of
Ingleside's future releases of Special Reserve red
wines.
(804) 224-8687
www.inglesidevineyards.com
March
27: Murder Mystery Dinner
Rogers Ford Winery (Remington)
"The Trusty Keg" at the Inn at Kelly's
Ford. Wine tasting followed by dinner
and show.
(540) 399-1779
www.rogersfordwine.com
March 27: Salad and Wine
Pairing
Prince Michel Vineyard (Leon)
For all who love wine AND veggies, Brad Nicholson
will prepare delectable salad creations while discussing
the particulars of pairing them with wine.
(800) 800-9463
www.princemichel.com
March 27: Wine Education
Class 101
Philip Carter Winery (Hume)
Why wine? Explore social
impacts, intellectual aspects and sensual appreciation
along with wine tasting focusing on color, the nose,
style and quality and palate sensations.
(540)364-1203
www.pcwinery.com
March 27: Sangria
Saturday
Sans Soucy Vineyards and Winery
(Brookneal)
Enjoy a lovely evening of live music, beautiful
sunset and fantastic Blackberry Ginger
Sangria.
(434) 376-9463
www.sanssoucyvineyards.com
March 27: Three Fox Kite
Flight
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
Come fly a kite, enjoy the dogs and the wine and
help the Middleburg Humane Fdn. The
vineyard has great breezes for kite flying to enjoy some
early springtime fun. Lots of
prizes. We'll have adoptive dogs and
hot dogs for sale to benefit the foundation.
(540) 364-6073
www.threefoxvineyards.com
March
27: Virginia Wine Unplugged-Jazz and
Chocolate
Cooper Vineyards (Louisa)
Enjoy live jazz all day by Richmond's
RhythmMasters and sample gourmet chocolates paired with
our Noche Chocolate. Chocolates by
deRochonnel Delights, Kelley and Chocolate Fountain
Fun.
(540) 894-5253
www.coopervineyards.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. Be
sure to print a copy of our festival list and post it on
your refrigerator.
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.
Please
Credit Britt Marketing & Public Relations if used in
other publications.
The Virginia Wine
Marketing Office and the Virginia Tourism Corporation
have announced Love By the Glass, the
first-ever Virginia Wine Week. Wine lovers will
celebrate Virginia Wine Week March 22-28, 2010 at more
than 100 participating restaurants and wine shops across
the state. For a list of participating restaurants, 
Cooper Vineyards beloved
hound, Lucy, was found injured on the side of the road
near the winery Memorial Day weekend 2001. Despite being
starved with multiple injuries including gunshot wounds
to her front feet and a broken leg, Lucy made a
miraculous recovery and has enjoyed the past 8 years as
Cooper Vineyards mascot (with her two poodle brothers,
Reuben and Maurice, sadly, recently deceased).
The translation to this
new spin on the well known oenological phrase is: "in
wine is spiritual truth". Now in its third season, In
Vino Veritas Spiritus is a somewhat outside the box
Christian ministry set in the splendor of the Virginia
wine country. On Sunday mornings at 11 AM throughout the
growing season, itinerant vineyard preacher Kim J.
Ciftci (formerly of McLean Bible Church) delivers a
scriptural, spiritual message at one of several local
wineries, the sermons from the vineyards. The messages
all draw their truth for living from the many Biblical
references to wine, grapes, the vineyard, or the
processes involved in winemaking.
Make your own wine, ride
your horses and fish in your own 7 acre lake!
Savoy-Lee Winery located in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge Mountains on 117 acres with enough room for
an equestrian center, a fully stocked 7 acre lake for
fishing and a 3,500 sq ft house that could be a B &
B. 
