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Virginia wineries are filled with the spirit of the season, decked out and ready to  welcome visitors with special tastings and gift ideas for your favorite wine lovers.  Holiday activities throughout the state are listed in December Events, and our featured festival is the Winter Wine Celebration at the Virginia Beach Convention Center this weekend.  Virginia wines make perfect gifts, so get ready to shop!  

Congratulations to John Williams of Madison Heights, winner  

of the October Getaway Sweepstakes with deluxe accommodations and complimentary meals at the fabulous Tides Inn in Irvington.  The Tides was recently named Best Resort in Virginia by Conde Nast Traveler's "Best Hotel or Resort in Every State."

It's not too late to vote for Virginia's Favorite Winery Tasting Room as we have extended the deadline to December 15.  If you have not already done so, cast your vote below.

Many thanks for your continuing interest in the Official Virginia Wine Lover this year and the one soon to come.  With this final newsletter of 2017, we wish you the happiest of holidays and peace in the New Year.  Cheers to 2018! 
  

 

June Britt

Editor

june@brittmarketing.com 

   

FORWARD TO A FRIEND! 

 

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James River Cellars (Glen Allen)
A fun time marking end of the 18th amendment.  Dress to the nines (and to the theme) for live jazz, great wine Greek and Italian food.  Tickets limited.
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Veramar Vineyards (Berryville)
Tree lighting at 6 pm with complimentary glass of mulled wine, cookies, Christmas music and special gift discounts.
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James Charles Winery & Vineyard (Winchester)
An intimate tasting where you are guided through an elevated tasting by a sommelier, savoring each wine with selection of premium Charcuterie.
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Bluestone Vineyard (Bridgewater)
Outdoor market with local vendors and artisans.  Wine and food available for purchase.  Bring your Christmas gift list, bundle up, drink warm mulled wine and shop.  
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December 2:  Progressive Cabernet Tasting

Gadino Cellars (Washington VA)
Start with sparkling wine then sample the new 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon in its infancy, and then the 2008 and 2010 vintages. Wines for sale during the event only!  Cheeses and music.
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DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
say "Thank You" to our customers.  Merchandise on sale throughout December with special gifts for everyone. No cover.
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Saunders Brothers (Piney River)
Stock up before Old Man Winter comes to stay.  Decorate with wreaths and special interest plans.
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Blue Mountain Barrel House (Arrington)
Release of Concealed Darkness along with pig roast and live music, brewery tours and special beer tapings.  Lawn chairs encouraged.
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Three Fox Vineyards (Purcellville)
Special discounts on holiday merchandise and mulled wine available for purchase.
Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music on Saturdays in the Thirsty Fox Lounge.  See schedule on website.
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Gray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
The world's largest cork Christmas display (over 100,000 corks)!  Live music and winery tours.  Includes wine and artisan cheese tastings, limited edition collectible Christmas glass.  
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Chateau Morrisette (Floyd)
Celebrate the season in the Winery's decked halls with complimentary tastings, hors
d'oeuvres while you shop. Holiday Wine Sale 20% off bottles, 30% off cases. Gift shop
has something for every wine lover.
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Magnolia Vineyards and Winery (Amissville)
Master glass engraving artist Patty Sevre will custom engrave wine glass and assorted glass items while you wait.  Normal tasting fee applies.
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Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts (Delaplane)
Holiday cheer featuring cookie table, mulled apple wine, live music and basket raffle.
Late harvest Tannat and 2015 Tannat for tasting.
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Ingleside Vineyards (Colonial Beach)
Sample award-winning wines and enjoy holiday refreshments while shopping for the perfect gift for your favorite wine enthusiast! Holiday discounts on wine and gifts.                                        

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Bogati Winery (Round Hill)
Kick back and have a blast with a glass of wine in one hand and paintbrush in the other.  Supplies provided.  Wine, pizzas and charcuterie boards available for purchase.
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