Virginia - January Events

• January 9 -- Breaux Vineyards Cabernet Vertical Tasting
  Wine Education: Life is a Cabernet! Enjoy 6 vintages of Cabernet and a 90-minute educational, fun and interactive lecture with our winemaker, Dave Collins. A gourmet chefs pairing will accompany the wines and the day will end with a surprise course! Reservations Required. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: $50 (includes wines & gourmet pairing)Time: 12 p.m., 2:15 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 x 202

• January 30 - 31 -- Heart of Virginia Chili Cook-off Weekend
  Celebration: Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake Anna! You will get a souvenir wineglass, tasting and a special gift upon completion of the trail. During this weekend you will get to sample chili from each winery then we ask you to vote at the end of the trail for your favorite. The winning winery will get bragging rights for a year.
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

Ongoing Events

• Year-Round -- Picnic Specials at Gray Ghost
  Recreation: Gray Ghost offers picnic specials year-round! A block of cheese and basket of crackers for $6 (serves 2-3 people). Enjoy a bottle or glass of wine and relax in the gazebo and garden or the gorgeous Mosby Lounge. We look forward to your next visit! Guest are always welcome to bring their own picnic, as well. Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun & Mon Fed Holidays 11a.m. - 5p.m./Jan-Feb Open Sat-Sun & Mon Fed Hol Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• Wine Tours held Daily -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting & Brewery Tours
  Wine Education: Join Arcady Vineyard LLC for a custom wine tour of the Charlottesville Wine Country for one all-inclusive price! Rates include: owner/guide, pickup, bottled water and sodas, transportation, tasting fees, cheese platter.
  Fee: $115 Mon-Fri/$125 Sat-SunTime: Call for information Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Wine Getaway Two Night Package -- Wine Dinner Getaway
  Reception: Two evenings of choice at the Inn at Monticello , gourmet breakfasts and afternoon wine and refreshments. Bottle of wine and two glasses. Dinner at upscale local restaurant, includes any menu item tax and tip, map and guide to area wineries, 1188 Scottsville Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $556 - $589Time: Choose any two evenings at the Inn Phone Number: (877) RELAXVA

• January 1 - 31 -- 'Steal the Glass' Month
  Celebration: Join us for Cooper Vineyards Wine Economic Stimulus Program for January. No tasting fees all month long. Buy any glass of Cooper Vineyards wine and our logo glass is yours to take home with our compliments. Take additional 5% off all full case sales. 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: No tasting feeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• Every Thursday -- Peninsula Fine Arts Center - Arts Cafe
  Exhibition, Reception: The public is invited to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center for an evening of chardonnay, coffee and conversation in the Arts Cafe, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News
  Fee: PFAC Members Free/Non-members $3Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 596.8175

• Thursdays -- Terra Cotta Weekly Wine Tastings
  Wine Education: Each Thursday, we'll have a few bottles of wine open for you to taste. We'll also offer cheeses and even advice on pairing the wines with food items. Each week we will focus on a particular area of the world, or on a particular grape variety, or even on wines from a particular distributor. Terra Cotta, 3113 Valley Avenue, Winchester
  Fee: $5 Applied Toward Any PurchaseTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 723.8800

• Third Friday of the Month -- Firelight Fridays at Barren Ridge Vineyards
  Celebration, Live Music: Please join us in the beautiful Audrey Blackford Room for an evening of wine, music, and dancing. Featuring different entertainment each month and catering by South River Grill. Pre-ordered meals are available via our website. We hope to see you there! 984 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville
  Fee: $10 includes glassTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 248.3300

• Fridays & Saturdays -- Weekly Tastings at D'Vine Wines
  Wine Education: Sample different wines from around the world. 25 West Jubal Early Drive, Winchester
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m./Sat. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 662.WINE

• Saturdays, November 7 - April 24 -- Leesburg Winter Market
  Market: Every Saturday, come taste the delights of fresh produce and original local products. Parking Lot of the Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - Noon Phone Number: (540) 454.8089

• Saturdays, November 1 - April 25 -- Leesburg Winter Market
  Market: By buying your fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs at the Farmers Markets you are supporting local agriculture, as all the vendors are local to this area. That means you are also getting the very freshest produce possible as many crops are picked and brought to market within 24 hours. Virginia Village Shopping Center, Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 454.8089

• Saturday & Sunday -- Premier Tasting Experience at Tarara
  Wine & Food Education: Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium Tarara wines, complete with select food pairings. Purchase tickets online or call for information. Walk-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
  Fee: $20Time: 12:30 p.m./2 p.m./3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100 x251

• TBA -- Epiphany Tree Burning
  Celebration: Discover this 'Old World' tradition as area residents and visitors gather on the Buchanan Town Park on Lowe Street to enjoy carols and light refreshments on Twelfth Night culminating in a bon fire made from the Town's Holiday tree and dozens of family Christmas trees. Downtown Buchanan, 19753 Main Street, Buchanan
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 254.1212

• TBA -- Kid's Winter Carnival
  Family Fun: The Kid's Winter Carnival is an event where families can escape the winter time blues and enjoy an indoor carnival atmosphere with rides, food and games. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem
  Fee: Free Time: 5pm-9pm Fri/9am-9pm Sat/12pm-7pm Sun Phone Number: (540) 375.3004

• TBA -- New Year's Day Brunch
  Celebration: Come celebrate the New Year with an elegantly prepared Champagne Brunch prepared by Chef Genevieve.The menu includes 4 elegantly prepared dishes, paired with 4 generous samplings of our award winning wines, accompanied by Champagne. Reservations required. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $40 per personTime: 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• TBA -- Ghost Watch at Historic Centre Hill Mansion
  Historic: Since the late nineteenth century, when the ghosts of Civil War soldiers were first heard in the mansion, January 24th has been the night of 'ghostly activity' at historic Centre Hill Mansion. Tours of the house focus on Centre Hill's numerous ghost stories. Tours begin every 15 minutes and tickets are available at the Petersburg Visitors Center in Old Towne. Centre Hill Mansion, 1 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg, VA
  Fee: $5 AdultsTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 733.2400

• TBA -- Winter Wine Trail
  Wine Education: Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake Anna! Buy a passport ticket for only $10 and you will get a souvenir wine glass, tasting at each winery, visit with craft vendors, check out promotions and possibly squeeze in a Barrel Tasting or two. Please Note that Heart of Virginia Wine Trails can be completed any weekend during normal hours of operation.
  Fee: $10Time: Varies Phone Number: (804) 550.7516