Sunset at Sunset Hills Vineyard
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Vol. XIII, Issue No. 9 August 30, 2018
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September marks the beginning of the Virginia wine harvest, with celebrations from the mountains to the ocean and everywhere in between. This is also Virginia Spirits Month, a great time to visit the State's distilleries that are producing a range of fabulous spirits.
Visit "Events" for a full listing of wine, cider, beer and spirits activities around the state, including these popular festivals. Be sure to get your tickets early.
Labor Day Weekend in Paradise
August 31-September 3 at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton
September 8 at Lime Kiln in Lexington
Great Grapes Wine & Food Fest
September 8 at the Village in Leesburg
September 15-16 at Stratford Hall
Gloucester Wine Festival
September 22 at Brent & Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
September 29-30 at Crazy Horse Campground in Moneta
Winery of the Month is the spectacular Sunset Hills Vineyard in Purcellville. The Tasting Room was voted a Favorite of Virginia Wine Lovers, and you can enter the sweepstakes below to win a Tour & Tasting for Four.
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SEPTEMBER WINE LOVER SWEEPSTAKES
WINERY TOUR & TASTING FOR FOUR
SUNSET HILLS VINEYARD
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ROCKBRIDGE BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
Lime Kiln Theater
18 E. Nelson St. - Lexington, VA 24450
12 Noon to 7:00 pm
The annual Festival returns to Lime Kiln for the 24th year. It's bound to be the best ever with top Virginia wineries and great breweries and cideries gathering for this traditional event. Enjoy local food while listening to music on two stages all afternoon. The perfect festival venue, Lime Kiln Theater is located off Route 60 about one mile west of downtown Lexington at 607 Borden Road. There is lots of free parking.
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SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 2018
STRATFORD HALL WINE & OYSTER FESTIVAL
483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA
If you love great wines, delicious seafood and fine crafts, don't miss the Stratford Hall Wine and Oyster Festival. The 12
th annual event features Virginia wines and oysters from Chesapeake Bay and Tidewater growers, also craft breweries from Fredericksburg and the Northern Neck and Castle Brands liquors.
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Sunset Hills Vineyard is a spectacular winery in Loudoun County and a favorite of Virginia Wine Lovers. It offers breathtaking mountain views, pastoral old-world style farm grounds, and a stunning Amish restored historic barn.
At Sunset Hills Vineyard, quality radiates in the "mosaic" of award-winning wines, sustainable farming practices, historic preservation, philanthropic pursuits, and exceptional customer service. Not surprisingly, for two consecutive years (2013 & 2014), Sunset Hills Vineyard's 2010 Mosaic red wine has won the Gold medal and been chosen for the Governor's Case in Virginia's Governor's Cup wine competition.
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Check Future Festivals
for Dates and Opportunities
to Purchase Tickets at Early Bird Savings
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GRILLED CHEESE 
WITH SUMMER TOMATOES
There is nothing better than a grilled cheese sandwich, unless it's a fresh summer tomato. Put the two together and you have a taste sensation, so savor the flavor while local tomatoes are still available. Enjoy with a glass of Virginia wine or craft beer.
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CROSSKEYS ROSÉ TAKES BEST IN SHOW
CrossKeys Vineyard Fiore 2017 Rosé was selected this year's Best of Show at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association annual competition in August, selected from 33 Best of Category Winners. The competition is the largest in the nation focused exclusively on East Coast wines. Fiore 2017 is 70% cabernet franc and 30% chambourcin, estate-grown Shenandoah Valley AVA fruit. It shows a rich fruitiness balanced with savory herbal notes.
SEPTEMBER IS VIRGINIA SPIRITS MONTH
Celebrating the state's burgeoning spirits industry, members of the Virginia Distillers Association will provide free tastings at select ABC stores throughout the month of September. You can pick up a complimentary Virginia Spirits tote bag when you buy any bottle of VA Spirits at the participating stores.
WINERY AT BULL RUN UNDERTAKES MAJOR EXPANSION
The Winery at Bull Run will invest $1.7 million, create 38 new jobs, and double production of its award-winning wines, which are made using only Virginia-grown grapes. The wineries location by the battlefield and proximity to Washington have made Bull Run an important tourist attraction. The Commonwealth of Virginia partnered with Fairfax County in funding to assist in the expansion.
NEW CIDERY TO OPEN IN NORTON
Sugar Hill Cidery will locate its new hard cider production facility and restaurant in downtown Norton. The cidery is a sister company of Sugar Hill Brewing Company, a craft brewery and restaurant downtown St. Paul. The cidery will be located in a soon-to-be renovated former auto dealership and is expected to create 36 new jobs for cidery and the restaurant.
www.sugarhillbrewing.com
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Annually held on the first Monday of September, Labor Day this year is September 3. It was originally organized to celebrate labor contributions to the economy but is now largely a day of rest. Many of Virginia's wineries, cideries and breweries mark the Labor Day Weekend with special activities, and although too numerous to list here, we encourage you to spend "your day of rest" visiting your favorites.
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August 31-September 3: Labor Day Weekend in Paradise
Paradise Springs (Clifton)
All weekend long, famous Rocklands BBQ pulled pork, great wine and live music. Rosé Soireé on the first.
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August 31-September 3: Loafing on Labor Day Weekend
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
Bring a picnic, family and friends and celebrate the holiday. Brick-oven pizza on the first. Live music throughout the weekend.
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August 31-September 3: Labor Day Weekend
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Visit the September Winery of the Month for a Labor Day Celebration with live music and special wine feature 2017 Cabernet Franc Rosé.
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September 1: Sunset in the Vineyard
Fox Meadow Winery (Linden)
Sip award winning wines, listen to live music and view the spectacular sunset.
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September 1: Concert Series
West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery
Final in the series with "ThornRose". Bring blankets and chairs and listen to the music.
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September 1: Close out the Summer
James Charles Winery (Winchester)
A day of relaxation Day with eats, music and refreshing wines. This is a free event.
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September 1: Labor Day Wine & Music Fest
Rebec Vineyards (Amherst)
Celebration of food, wine, cider and live entertainment. Rain or shine.
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September 1: Summer Concert
Rosemont Winery (LaCrosse)
Close out the summer with a fantastic night of music by Klaxton Brown, wine, food and fun.
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September 1: Sunset at Afton Mountain
Afton Mountain Vineyards (Afton)
Live music, food and wine for purchase. Bring chair or blanket. Rain or shine.
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September 1: Whisky Release
Virginia Distillery Company (Lovingston)
Celebrating release of Cider Cask Finished Virginia Highland Whisky. BBQ for purchase.
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September 1-3: Blue Ridge Rock Festival
DeVault Family Vineyards (Concord)
Outdoor music festival is largest rock festival in Virginia. Beer, food trucks & Burger Cook-Off.
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September 2: Innstock
Inn at Little Washington and Streets of Washington, VA
Celebrating 40th anniversary with food & music street festival. Food, wine, music, fireworks and hot air balloon rides.
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September 3: Annual Harvest Festival
First Colony Winery (Charlottesville)
Music, wine, grape stomping, tractor rides and Bavarian Chef food truck.
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September 3: Herndon Labor Day Festival
Herndon Town Green (Herndon)
Live music, unlimited wine tastings, craft brews, craft show, culinary demos, food vendors.
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September 6: Meet the Polo Players
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards (Middleburg)
Welcome 2018 Polo Classic players with wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. Reservations.
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September 7: Gallery Hop & Wine Tasting
Downtown Bristol VA/TN
After hours enjoy range of art work, sample wines, live music and demonstrations.
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September 7: Cross Roads Fest
New Market Rebel Park (New Market)
Free concert, beer and wine garden, food vendors. Bring chairs and blankets.
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September 7: Sips on the Skyline
Virginia War Memorial (Richmond)
Year's largest fundraiser and cocktail party with food, drinks, music and auction.
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September 7: Rumble in the Vineyard
Early Mountain Vineyard (Madison)
Five course harvest dinner with winemaker Ben Jordan and Primrose chef Nathan Beauchamp.
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September 8: Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival
Lime Kiln Theater (Lexington)
Great venue with live music, Virginia wines, craft beer and local foods.
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September 8: Starry Nights
Veritas Vineyards & Winery (Afton)
Great night picnicking under the stars with music on the lawn. Bring blankets and dancing shoes.
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September 8: Winemaker's Crab Fest
Philip Carter Winery (Hume)
Crab and wine extravaganza with steamed Chesapeake Blue Crabs paired with award winning wines. Reservations.
September 8: Taste of Suffolk
Downtown Street Festival
Specialty foods, beer garden, crafters, vendors and local merchants. Family friendly.
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September 8: Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival
The Village at Leesburg
Uncork the fun as you sample over 100+ wines, enjoy festival eats, great music, arts and crafts and kids activities.
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September 8: Spirits Festival at Belle Grove
Belle Grove Plantation (King George)
Winery and distillery tastings, live music, food trucks, artisans, crafters, specialty vendors.
September 8: Brewster Walk Craft Beer Festival
Uptown Martinsville
More than 60 craft beers, live performances from three popular bands and lots of fun all round.
September 8: Swine & Wine Fest
Sans Soucy Vineyards (Brookneal)
BBQ competition, Virginia wine, local craft beer and live music.
September 8: Wahoo Cup Craft Brewers Invitational
Kindred Spirits Brewing (Goochland)
Pits 12 Richmond breweries versus Charlottesville rivals. Try the all and then vote for your favorite. Richmond UVA Club sponsor.
September 8: Long Strange Night on the Mountain
Peaks of Otter Winery (Bedford)
Jammin' at the foot of the mountain and campin' in Cow Pie. Wine, food trucks, lots of fun.
September 8: B'Dam Brew Jam Craft Beer Festival
Beaverdam (Hanover)
A shady venue with amazing selection of craft brews and ciders, food trucks and live music.
September 8: Cork-N-Brew Oyster Roast
Saudé Creek Vineyards (Lanexa)
Yorktown's Oysters ROCK, live music, wine and beer. Clam chowder and BBQ options.
September 8: Road Ride & Ramble
Devils Backbone Basecamp (Roseland)
Awesome day on the bike in the Blue Ridge, well-stocked rest stops, music and beer at finish.
September 8: Second Saturday Concert Series
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
The music of Beleza wth a mix of samba, funk, soul, bossa, jazz. The Pie Guy food truck.\
September 9: French Crepe Day
DelFosse Vineyards & Winery (Faber)
Fresh savory and sweet French crepes paired with salad and your favorite DelFosse wine.
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FOR COMPLETE LIST OF SEPTEMBER EVENTS
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SEND US YOUR INFORMATION.
If you would like to submit an event, send details (what, where and when, as well as specific
contact information) to
info@vawinelover.com no later than the 10th of the month prior to the event.
DISCLAIMER.
Our information comes from many sources. We recommend you always verify dates and times
for events, as well as costs and reservations that may be required. (We are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate information.)
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