Happy Fall Y’all: Virginia Wine Month Rolls On
Virginia Wine Month is in full swing, Folks. Need proof? This week is packed with more wine-sipping, grape-stomping, apple-picking, guitar-strumming, picnic-packing, hay-riding, draft-drinking, pie-eating, harvest-loving, holiday-shopping, bottle-popping fun than you can shake a stick at.
Grab some friends, your Virginia Wine Pass, and get out and enjoy this spectacular time of year!
When: Wednesday, October 15
Where: The DelFosse Wine Shop
6767 Rockfish Gap Turnpike Crozet, VA 22932
What: One Dollar Wednesdays
DelFosse has a new second location in Crozet! October is Virginia Wine Month and to celebrate the Wine Shop is offering our regular 7 wine, $5 tasting for only $1 all month long! Stop by for a tasting and stay to enjoy a glass or bottle in our garden area. There is local produce and snacks for sale by our neighbors the Village Market that are perfect for enjoying along some DelFosse wine. The new shop is easy to find. We are right off route 250 just west of the I64 exit 107 interchange.
When: Thursday, October 16
Where: Blue Bee Cider
212 W. 6th Street Richmond, VA 23224
What: Happy Hour
From 5-8 pm on Thursday is Happy Hour at Blue Bee Cider. The offer new ciders *on draft* as part of their small-batch draft program. What’s in the keg will vary throughout the fall so keep coming back to taste the latest single varietal and barrel-aged creations from the cellar
When: Thursday, October 16
Where: Tarara Winery
13648 Tarara Ln, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
What: Taste with Jordan at Shoe’s Cup and Cork in Leesburg
From 5-7 PM, stop in and taste Tarara’s wines with Jordan. Ask questions, drink great juice, and get your perfect holiday wines!
When: Friday, October 17
Where: Dry Mill Winery
18195 Dry Mill Road Leesburg, VA 20175
What: Live music from 5-8 pm featuring Josh Tiggs.
When: Friday, October 17
Where: Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, VA 22947
What: Friday Night Sunset Concert Series
From 5-8 pm Keswick Vineyards will be continuing their Friday Night Sunset Concert Series with an awesome performance by Erin and the Wildfire! Their unique brand of soulful rock has helped to establish them as one of the premier up-and-coming acts in the vibrant local music scene. The group’s sound combines the raw funk-infused energy of the Wildfire with powerful and expressive lead vocals from frontwoman Erin Lunsford. Bring a chair, a blanket, or come early and grab a table and dance the night away as the sun sets over the vineyard. Food will be available for purchase from Black Jack’s Mobile Soul Food Kitchen. Picnics are welcome; however, no outside alcohol is permitted. All ages.
When: Saturday, October 18
Where: Ingleside Winery
5872 Leedstown Rd Oak Grove, VA 22443
What: 35th Harvest Celebration at Ingleside Winery
From 11-4 pm , head to Ingleside to celebrate the 35th harvest! Take a tour of Ingleside’s vineyards and winery, enjoy artwork, crafts and delicious food. Sit in the courtyard and relax (or dance) while listening to live music and sipping wine. Hayrides and more for the kids! Includes tour, tasting, Ingleside wine glass, live music. Food available for sale or bring a picnic. Admission $15 ($10 in advance)
When: Saturday, October 18
Where: Chateau MerrillAnne
16234 Marquis Rd Orange, VA 22960
What: Girls on Grapes at Chateau MerrillAnne
From 1-4pm, Chateau MerrillAnne will be hosting their first annual “Girls on Grapes” event. This event features numerous vendors geared towards the gals! There will be no admission charge and tastings will be just $2. Tastings of Chateau MerrillAnne wine will be available as will wine by the glass or bottle. This will be a great chance to do some early Christmas shopping and have a great time in the process! Please e-mail or call with any questions.
When: Saturday, October 18
Where: Boxwood Winery
2042 Burrland Rd Middleburg, VA 20117
What: Live music
From 1-4pm. Stop by on your way to and from the Fall Gold Cup to list to the acoustic sounds of Matt Waller playing original and cover songs and to uncork your favorite bottle of Boxwood wine.
When: Saturday, October 18
Where: Old Hill Cider
17768 Honeyville Road Timberville, VA 22853
What: Annual Apple Harvest Festival
This is Old Hill’s biggest festival of the year and includes: Live music by The Travelin’ Hillbillies, Randy Black, and Tide Spring. Along with pick your own apples, pick your own pumpkins, Lucas Roasting Company, Mama’s Caboose, Sweet As Nature Bakery, Flavor Savor BBQ, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint H-burg, Old Hill Cider Sales/Tastings, and much more!
When: Sunday, October 19
Where: Otium Cellars
18050 Tranquility Rd.
Purcellville, VA 20132
What: Hay Rides at Otium Cellars
From 2-5pm take a tour of the vineyard by a tractor pulled hay wagon. Donations will be accepted to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
When: Sunday, October 19
Where: Creek’s Edge Winery
41255 Annas Lane (The Village of Taylorstown) Lovettsville, VA, 20180
What: Live Music at Creek’s Edge
We regularly feature local musicians who will make your visit that more memorable. This Sunday, they will host Mike Leverone from 3-7 pm