Virginia - March Events

• March 13 -- Breaux Vineyards Merlot Vertical Tasting
  Wine & Food Education: Experience the VA Merlot voted "Best in Class" at the LA County Fair! A flight of 6 vintages of Breaus Vineyards Merlot will be offered along with 3-course gourmet chef pairings. Dave Collins, our award-winning winemaker, will be taking you through a 90-minute interactive session that is educational, fun and entertaining. Reservations required. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 12 p.m., 2:15 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540 )668.6299 x202

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

• March 6 - 28 -- Spring Gumbo Weekends at Breaux Vineyard
  Wine & Food Education: It's that time again! Cajun Gumbo Weekends return to Breaux Vineyards every weekend in March! Spice up your day with a bowl of chicken and Andouille gumbo and a glass of your favorite Breaux wine. Quantities are limited so come early! 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: $10 Tasting Fee & $8 for Gumbo Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 x202

• 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

• Every Friday Night -- Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Join us for a wine class and tasting. We will taste grape by grape and country by country. You will know what you like and why you like it by the end! The Wine Cellar, 2017 Walmart Drive, Midlothian.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 378.0165

• 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 -- St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celtic Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Come be a part of a growing Roanoke tradition and one of the Mid-Atlantic region's largest St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. Come watch Roanoke's award winning parade, followed by the Celtic Festival complete with Celtic vendors, music, food and beverages. Corner of Williamson Road & Church Avenue. Rain or Shine! Downtown Roanoke, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: Parade begins at 11am, Festival 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (540) 342.2640

• TBA -- Share Double Luck of the Irish
  Celebration: Pearmund Cellars knows that the Irish like to celebrate twice as hard on the weekends before and after Saint Patrick's Day. We are offering a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a bottle of Chardonnay for the low price of $25. Bring your friends to share our golden wine! Pearmund Cellars Winery, 6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
  Fee: $25Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 347.3475

• TBA -- Daylight Savings-Double Discount
  Celebration: Rogers Ford Winery will reopen after remodeling with an Open House including refreshments and big discounts. 10% off a six-pack, 20% off cases. Have a snack and a glass of wine! Enjoy some quiet time with us. 14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck
  Fee: $5 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 439.3707

• TBA -- St. Patty's Day at Veramar Vineyard
  Celebration: Come by and celebrate the grand day for the Irish. Veramar will make up some good old potato soup. Entertainment and Irish fare available for purchase. Create a reason to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Includes wine tasting, music. Hope to see you here at Veramar but just in case have a Happy St Patrick’s Day and be good wherever you are. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- 14th Annual Spring Cabernet Tasting
  Wine Education: A vertical tasting of the last seven vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon. Including the recently bottled 2007 vintage. Special pricing on all Cabernet Sauvignon. NOT a library tasting. Each wine available for purchase. Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville
  Fee: $10 includes glassTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828

• TBA -- Wine & Chocolate at Cooper Vineyards
  Wine & Food Education: Our annual chocolate and wine bash with gourmet chocolates by de Rochonnet delights, Spice Rack Chocolates, Chocolate Fountain Fun and River City Bean Company. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome. Live jazz by the Rhythmasters. 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the DoorTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• TBA -- Ceilidh, Celtic Dinner at Chateau Morrisette
  Celebration: Dust off your kilt and grab your lass! The fabulous NoneSuch playmakers are dusting off their dancing shoes, and perking up their pipes to mastermind another Ceilidh. Chef has prepared a four-course menu inspired by traditional Celtic culture and three courses are paired with wine (of course!). Advance reservations are required for this event, and sell out quick so make haste to get your tickets. 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
  Fee: $75 per person, & include tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• TBA -- Veramar Library Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: We open our wine library to compare vintages. Limited space for this after hour's event. Hosted by Veramar's winemaker. Advance reservations required. Fee includes hors d'oeuvres and tasting. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $25Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- A Weekend of Wine and Art
  Auction, Celebration: The Wolf Trap Foundation presents "Art Uncorked", our fifth annual Art Auction and Wine Celebration, which features three days of exciting events. Beginning with a formal Wine Dinner on Friday, the weekend also includes our popular silent art auction and wine tasting, an intimate tapas and wine brunch, as well as many opportunities to interact with wine vendors and wine makers, as well as local and national artists. 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
  Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: Call for information Phone Number: (703) 255.4030

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Virginia Wine Expo
  Wine & Food Education: We've created a three-day destination event showcasing Virginia's best wineries, restaurants, chefs and specialty foods. Experience these epicurean delights over one delicious weekend! Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Richmond
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (804) 783.7300

• TBA -- Norton Vertical Tasting
  Wine & Food Education: A rare opportunity to taste Cooper Vineyards prized Norton vintages from our wine library paired with gourmet plates by Your Good Taste. Fee includes food and wine pairing. Wooden collectors boxes with 6 vintages will also be available in limited quantities. Cooper Vineyards, 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: $50 per personTime: Seatings at 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• TBA -- Gray Ghost Vineyard's Annual Barrel Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy a fun and educational wine tasting experience. It is the ONLY weekend Gray Ghost opens barrels for wine tasting. Sample Cabernets, Merlot and Chardonnay from the barrel in the underground barrel room. Taste developing wines and experience blending. Fee includes logo glass and light hors d'oeuvres. 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• TBA -- Spring Open House at James River Cellars
  Celebration: Stop by and sample our newly released wines. Be the first to come out and see what has sprung up this season. Enjoy wine tasting, light food and gift shop specials. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
  Fee: FreeTime: Sat 10a.m.-6p.m./Sun 11a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516