Handcrafted wines
with mountain views


News from the Vineyard


Harvest is in full swing on Blue Mountain! We allowed the fruit to ripen a little longer on the vine and we have benefited from the dryer and sunnier days we have had more recently. We are now able to harvest the fruit with much higher sugar levels at the time of picking. This means the quality of the fruit is much better and we will benefit from balance and good concentration of flavors.


The first grapes harvested were just under 5 tons of Pinot Grigio (pictured right) last week and almost 6 tons of Chardonnay was hand picked by the team this week. The remaining varietals to be harvested are the Merlot, Vidal Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Perhaps not necessarily in that order, but the lab tests will tell. We test the fruit several times to ensure we are picking it at the peak ripeness while also paying attention to the weather. We're harvesting as much as possible this week while we pray for no extreme weather and rain as a result of Hurricane Ian coming up the Atlantic coast. 


We have experienced more difficult weather this year with extreme rain in the early part of the summer. This year's harvest will not beat 2021 in terms of quantity, but we are very optimistic about the quality of the harvest we are bringing in. Regardless, you have to play the hand you are dealt and we are doing our very best with our first harvest and working hand in hand with our winemaker, Tom Payette, with every step and lab result we take.


Today in the cellar, we are moving the 2021 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay from the barrels into a tank to get ready for bottling this winter. It has benefited from a full 12 months in oak and tastes fabulous. This frees up our oak barrels for the newly pressed 2022 Chardonnay that we are processing this week. The Pinot Grigio fermentation is underway in the tank and we are moving onto preparing to harvest and process the reds. 


We look forward to seeing you soon in the tasting room or for the October food and wine pairing. The leaves are starting to show their fall colors and it's beautiful crisp Autumn weather on the mountain. 

Cheers!


Amanda, Whiticar

and Audrey Darvill (and Penny too!)

Join Us for Our October Culinary & Wine Education Experience


Reserve your table now to join us this weekend on October 1 or 2 for our food and wine pairing experience with two seatings each day at 12 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. This month's menu features fresh fall flavors of apple and pear in six bites paired with three whites and three reds.


View the October menu


Reserve your table online


Wine club members:

When you reserve online, you will receive a $15 credit per person to use in the tasting room towards any purchases.

Reserve Now for Our Murder Mystery Wine Dinner: November 19


Join us for Fox Meadow’s first Murder Mystery Wine Dinner that will feature the Entree Act Murder Mystery Troupe performing the “The Trusty Keg.” During the performance, not only will you try and figure out “who did it?" you will enjoy a three-course themed meal paired with Fox Meadow wines. The play is interactive with audience member involvement, including a few sing-along moments! We are limited in reservations, so be sure to reserve soon. 


Reserve now for the Murder Mystery Wine Dinner 


Vinyasa in the Vineyard:

October 15 and November 26


Join us for our final two yoga classes of the year on Saturday, October 15 and November 26 at 10 a.m. with Laura Ruby of Ruby Yoga in Front Royal, VA. These classes will start with one hour of light vinyasa followed by a ligh brunch in the tasting room. 





October 15: Yoga and Apple House Donut Brunch

Enjoy yoga followed by a flight of wine with a warm Apple House donut and fresh fruit.

This class is $45 per person including food and wine.

Reserve for October 15


November 26: Yoga and Brunch Food and Wine Pairing

Enjoy yoga followed by a flight of wine paired with brunch bites including fresh fruit, quiche, chicken and waffle and an éclair.

This class is $55 per person including food and wine.

Reserve for November 26



Wine club members: You will receive a $10 credit per person

Live Music at the Vineyard


We still have several live music dates booked on upcoming weekends through the end of November. Join us for wine, views and music by a variety of local musicians.



Upcoming music dates: 


Saturday, October 1

David Elliott from 1 - 4 p.m.

 

Sunday, October 2

David Elliott from 1 - 4 p.m.

 

Saturday, October 8

Darryl Marini from 2 - 5 p.m.

 

Saturday, October 15

Acoustic Soul from 2 - 5 p.m.


Review the complete schedule. 

Final Sunset in the Vineyard:

October 29


Mark your calendar for our last Sunset in the Vineyard of the year. Join us to watch the sunset and sip your favorite Fox Meadow wine on Saturday, October 29. Enjoy live music by Adriel Genet in the evening with extended hours until 9 p.m. We will also have the Fearless Eats food truck and tableside s'mores kits available for purchase.


Call us at 540-636-6777 if you would like to make a reservation to sit on the deck.

Save the Date for Fudgeapalooza: November 12-13


Mark your calendar for Fudgeapalooza 2022 on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13. We will have a fudge and wine pairing featuring six fudge bites from Nibblins in Winchester, VA paired with six Fox Meadow wines. Each day we will also have a food truck for more savory options as well as live music to enjoy during your pairing.


New this Autumn:

Firepits and S'mores Kits


As the crisp autumn weather has arrived, we have added a few things to help warm you up. We now have two firepits available in the picnic area and s'mores kits are available to enjoy tableside (inside or out) or to take to the picnic area.

To all of our guests - Thank you for your continued patronage!


Amanda, Whiticar & the entire Fox Meadow Winery team

Please Join Us

Sunday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Reservations recommended on weekends.

3310 Freezeland Road | Linden, VA 22642 | 540-636-6777
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