Wine Lovers LOVE the Whitebarrel Tasting Room
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Vol. XIII, Issue No. 5 May 1, 2018
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The wonderful month of May has arrived and tasting rooms are open and welcoming. The growing list of opportunities to sample Virginia spirits includes 280 wineries, 206 breweries and 45 distilleries. Wow, what a selection!
Take particular note of our Featured Festivals of the Week and scroll down to Events for a list of where to go and what to do this month. The Winery of the Month is Whitebarrel
Winery in Christiansburg. Stop by for a tour and tasting, and when in Blacksburg, be sure to visit their Wine and Tapas Bar. Enter the Sweepstakes below to win Whitebarrel Tour & Tasting for four.
Congratulations to Kathy Connors of Spotsylvania! She is the lucky winner of the May Sweepstakes for a Special Tour & Tasting for four at beautiful Ingleside Vineyards in Oak Grove.
We are always looking for ways to improve the
Virginia Wine Lover eNewsletter. You can help us by completing the brief questionnaire below. Let us know which features you like, or dislike. Suggestions for additional features? When you give us your feedback, we'll enter you in the
May Sweepstakes to win a Tour and Tasting for Four at White Barrel Winery.
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Wine Lover Questionnaire & May Sweepstakes
Tour & Tasting for Four
Whitebarrel Winery in Christiansburg
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Irvington, VA
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15% DISCOUNT
With Promo Code:
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WHITEBARREL WINERY
"Creating happiness through our wine."
According to their mission statement, Whitebarrel Winery creates happiness through their wine....offering each guest an inviting and fun atmosphere where they can relax and reflect, surrounded by the natural beauty of the vineyards. The winery is noted for quality service, quality wine and quality farm-to-table food. The Tasting Room was voted a Top 10 Favorite of Virginia Wine Lovers in both 2016 and 2017.
Located in the New River Valley, only a short distance from the New River and the Little River, Whitebarrel sits on land that has been farmed for over a century in historic Childress, a mid-nineteenth century unincorporated area of Montgomery County. It is the oldest winery in the county.
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HONEY BRIE SPREAD
Having friends over for drinks? This is a perfect appetizer to serve with our Rosé Spring Cocktail. A wheel of Brie is wrapped in pastry, then topped with pecans and honey, and baked to golden perfection. So easy!
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ROSÉ SPRING COCKTAIL
With the ever-growing popularity of Rosé, mixologists have invented delicious ways to incorporate the wine into some interesting cocktails. Try this simple recipe that will impress and refresh your guests.
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MAY 5-6, 2018
ORANGE UNCORKED WINE FESTIVAL
MONTPELIER STATION
For 27 years, the Montpelier Wine Festival has been held on the
grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. This year, the location
is the same, but the festival has a great new name:
Orange Uncorked! In addition, this is a historic year as it is the last time the event will be held at Montpelier, and the sponsors are pulling out all "corks" to make this festival the best ever!
Come and celebrate spring! Bring a blanket and a picnic, as well as your love of Virginia wines. Over 20 wineries and cideries and food trucks will be on hand along with a great lineup of music that includes Scuffletown, Billy and the Backbeats, Midlife Crisis and 2 Wishes!! Hours are 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm.
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BALTIMORE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
MAY 12, 2018
RASH FIELD, INNER HARBOR
A world-class, waterfront, culinary event bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen and culinary pioneers. This All-You-Care-To-Taste affair features over 150 different international and local wines, beers and spirits. There is great food to taste from some of Baltimore's hottest restaurants and food trucks. Musical entertainment includes Junkyard Saints and Black Tie Stereo.
New features this year include the Ferrari Champagne Lounge where you can dance in the bubbles with an in-house DJ. The Rosé Pavilion will offer special tastings all day.
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRONT ROYAL
Festival gates open at 10 am with activities and live entertainment throughout the day until
6 pm. The event covers more than seven blocks featuring some 20 Virginia wineries, over 100 vendors, artists and crafters from all over the east coast.
Not to be outdone by the wineries and crafters, food vendors will be out in force with over a dozen to choose from. Festival goers are encouraged to visit the many unique shops and restaurants along Main Street during the event as well. Fine handmade jewelry, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics and more will delight shoppers.
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MAY 26, 2018
MASSANUTTEN RESORT
Kick off the start of summer at the 18th Annual ValleyFest. More than 4,000 people are expected to come out to celebrate the holiday weekend, dance to live music, sample food, shop for unique and handmade crafts and enjoy quality wines and microbrews of the Shenandoah Valley. Many varieties of beer and wine will be represented, from merlots and pinots to American lagers, meads and malbecs. It's all of the beer and wine you could possibly enjoy in one place!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Some 8,200 people are employed by the Virginia wine industry.
Virginia wine contributes almost $1.37 billion annually to the state's economy.
Virginia is in the top five states in number of wineries and grape production.
Over 2 million tourists visited Virginia wineries last year.
VIRGINIA CRAFT SPIRITS ROADSHOW
Designed to expose consumers to the burgeoning distilled spirits industry through a series of festivals across the state. Consumers can meet Virginia distillers and taste spirits both neat and as cocktails, as well as sample local beers from a featured brewery. Upcoming Roadshow event:
May 19 - Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery, Hampton
Featuring 8 Virginia distilleries, plus Caiseal Beer
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RICHMOND ONE OF WORLD'S TOP 10 BEER DISTINATIONS
From one craft brewery to 22 in less than 10 years, beer has blossomed in Richmond and Virginia's capital city is now rich with breweries. First there was Legend and then there was Hardywood. And now, more than 20 breweries have opened in the city itself, and 32 are in the area.
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Check Future Festivals
for Dates and Opportunities
to Purchase Tickets at Early Bird Savings
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CIDER, CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS
May 4: Beer & Wine Classic
Maymont (Richmond)
Annual classic with live music, food trucks, lawn games. Sample Virginia's finest beverages from dozens of breweries, cideries and wineries. Must be 21 or older.
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May 5: 17th Estate Celebration
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
Celebrating 17 years of growing estate vintages. Book reading and signing by the author of books on Mosby's Rangers. Live music.
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May 5: Kentucky Derby Birthday Bash
Stable Craft Brewing (Waynesboro)
Brewery turns 2, with seven beer releases throughout the day, l bottle release and a whole lot of fun. Get your hats on for an epic celebration.
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May 5: Barrel Tasting
Tarara Winery (Leesburg)
Tasting of hard to get pre-bottled wines preceded by reception including hors d'oeuvres, then dinner and infamous dance party in the Tasting Room.
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May 5: Chincoteague Seafood Festival
Tom's Cove Park (Chincoteague)
Fresh local offerings and signature dishes including little neck clams, raw oyster and clams. Beer available for purchase, live entertainment, arts and crafts tent.
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May 5: Kentucky Derby Party
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
Put on your party duds and hats and enjoy wine, bluegrass music, mint juleps, food and live broadcast of the race. A great event not to be missed.
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May 5: Derby Day Party
Virginia Distillery Company (Lovingston)
Celebrate the day with signature Virginia Juleps, live music and food truck all day.
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May 5 & 19: Sangria Saturday
Lazy Days Winery (Amherst)
Bring a picnic, play corn hole or just relax and listen to live music. Bring your sangria growler or purchase a filled growler.
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May 5: Cinco De Mayo
Adventure Brewing Company (Fredericksburg)
Perfect pairing of beer and tacos from Martina's Cantina. There will be Mojito Lager and a Margarita Beer Infusion creation.
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May 5: A Taste of New Kent
Maidstone Village (New Kent)
Lots of Virginia wines, craft beer, music by Slapnation, food vendors, arts and crafts, and more.
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May 5: Around the World in 80 Minutes
Little Washington Winery (Washington VA)
An incredible journey to explore the world's wine regions. Learn about new emerging wine regions and prepare to taste from places you've never heard of.
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May 5: Uncorked Half Marathon
New Kent Winery (New Kent)
Run in the beautiful countryside. Unwind with a post-race massage and deluxe brunch package. Uncork with award-winning wine. Reservations: $85 to $115.
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May 5-6: Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Waterside Drive (Norfolk)
Over 30 Virginia Wineries along Downtown Norfolk waterfront. Live musical performances, gourmet foods and specialty wares for purchase.
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May 5-6: Orange Uncorked Wine Festival
11350 Constitution Hwy (Montpelier Station)
New Name. Same location on the grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. Over 20 Virginia wineries, craft vendors and specialty food trucks, live music and children's entertainment,
mansion tours and the Most Marvelous Hat contest.
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May 5-6: Custom Glass Engraving
Magnolia Vineyards & Winery (Amissville)
Patty Sevre, local master glass engraving artists, will offer custom engraving on wine glasses and assorted items while you wait.
May 6: Plant Sale
Devils Backbone Brewery (Roseland)
Vegetable starts, hanging baskets, native perennials from a dozen vendors on site including plants from DB Hoophouses.
May 6: Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Virginia Mountain Vineyards (Fincastle)
Learn how to pair these two complex decadent treats. Pairing with Baylee's Best Chocolate. Reservations.
May 6: Mystery Event
Big Lick Brewing Company (Roanoke)
A murder has been committed and you must find out who did it by finding clues and questioning others. Purchase food and drink and prepare to play the game.
May 6: Paint & Sip
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Paint something fun with Mom creating one of a kind masterpiece. Includes supplies and wines and cheeses for purchase.
May 6: Car Show at the Cidery
Coyote Hole Ciderworks (Mineral)
Over 30 classic and modern cars, trucks, jeeps and motorcycles. Food truck, 50/50 raffle, DJ, sports memorabilia and auction.
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FOR COMPLETE LIST OF MAY EVENTS
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About Events:
As our information comes from many sources, we recommend you verify dates and times, as well as costs
and reservations that may be required. (We are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate information.)
If you would like to submit an event, send details and contact information) to info@vawinelover.com no later
than the 15th of the month prior to the event.
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