Monticello Wine Trail - Charlottesville Virginia

2009 Events Calendar

January

January 11, 2009 – Sweely Estate Winery
Fireside Lunch Cinema - Film Screening & Box Lunch
12:00pm – 3:00pm

Our Fireside Lunch Cinema Series offers a selection of popular films to view on wintry Sunday afternoons in The Vintners Room, and nosh on a Box Lunch. Check our website for Box Lunch pricing and reservations. Wines available for purchase by the glass and bottle.

INFO: 540-948-9005. www.SweelyEstateWinery.com

February

Feb 14, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Valentine's Day Dinner

Enjoy a romantic evening of fine food and wine. Temp your senses with an opening reception followed by a four course meal pair with our award winning wines. A strumming guitar and beautiful surroundings complete the special evening. Group seating at tables of six or eight. Fee and menu TBA.
February 22, 2009 – Sweely Estate Winery
Fireside Lunch Cinema - Film Screening & Box Lunch
12:00pm – 3:00pm

Our Fireside Lunch Cinema Series offers a selection of popular films to view on wintry Sunday afternoons in The Vintners Room, and nosh on a Box Lunch. Check our website for Box Lunch pricing and reservations. Wines available for purchase by the glass and bottle.

INFO: 540-948-9005. www.SweelyEstateWinery.com
Feb 27-March 1, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
VA Wine Expo

Visit our booth at the VA Wine Expo held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. More than just a wine festival, there will be many Virginia wineries sampling over 200 of their award winning wines, dozens of Virginia’s Finest specialty food purveyors will be sampling and selling their food and some of Richmond’s finest dining establishments will be sampling too. In addition, there will be chef demonstrations, special wine and food seminars and raffles galore. For more information visit: http://virginiawineexpo.com

March

March 6-8, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Vintner Weekend at BHI

Hosted by the Boars Head Inn of Charlottesville, enjoy a wine reception and dinner with our wines the first evening, a wine seminar, cooking class with lunch, tour and tasting at King Family Vineyards on Saturday, and more. For more information or to make reservations for Boar’s Head Inn Vintner & Culinary Weekends, call 800-476-1988 or visit the resort’s website at www.boarsheadinn.com.
March 28, 2009 –Winemaker Cellar Tour & Barrel Tasting
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Behind the scenes tour & tasting! Our winemaker will take guests on a tour one of Virginia’s newest & most state-of-the-art wine production facility. Together you will taste 2008 wines from the tanks and barrels, while the winemaker talks about the winemaking & blending process. $20/person includes Barrel Tastings, Cheese Platter, & souvenir glass. Limited space available. Reservations Recommended.

INFO: 540-948-9005. www.SweelyEstateWinery.com

April

April 1, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Art Show

Local artist, Nancy Bass, will be showing her works in the North Gallery at King Family Vineyards until May 31st. Exhibit and Tasting Room open daily. http://nancybassartist.com
April 4, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Open House

Celebrate First Colony’s 9th birthday with our annual open house! Wine tasting, tours, special discounts, and complimentary hors d’ oeuvres. Noon to 5pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
April 5, 2009 - First Colony
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com

May

Sippin' into Sunset Fridays – Every Friday through October Sweeley Estate Winery!
Open til 8pm!
The launch of our Sippin’ into Sunset Fridays will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our own Sangria. Join us every Friday to kick off the weekend on our terrace sipping our wines, having a snack of local sausage, cheeses & baguettes and watch the sun set on the Blue Ridge! $6/person tasting includes souvenir glass. Wine available by the glass & bottle. Food priced separately.
Additional Fridays may be added! Keep a watch out on our events listings for any updates!
INFO: 540-948-9005, ext. 0
May 3, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
May 9th and 10th, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Mother’s Day Weekend Chocolate and Wine Pairing
Time of Event: 11am - 6pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with all the special women in your life at Sugarleaf Vineyards! Participate in a fun and informative wine and chocolate pairing. Sit outside, overlook the vineyard and enjoy the day with those you love while savoring hors d’oeuvres and wonderful Sugarleaf wines.

$20 per person includes wine tasting, your personal box of wine infused chocolate truffles and hors d’oeuvres.

June

Continuing our celebration of Fridays Sweely Estate Wineries!
Every Friday - Open til 8pm!
Start the weekend on our terrace sipping our wines, having a snack of local sausage, cheeses & baguettes and watch the sun set on the Blue Ridge! $6/person tasting includes souvenir glass. Wine available by the glass & bottle. Food priced separately.
INFO: 540-948-9005, ext. 0
June 1, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Art Show

Local artist, Lindsay Michie Eades, will be showing her works in the North Gallery at King Family Vineyards until July 31st. Exhibit and Tasting Room open daily. http://lindsaymichieeades.com/
June 7, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
June 7th - Sweely Estates Winery
Hospice of the Rapidan Fundraiser
6pm – 9pm in The Vintners Room
Wine & Food Tasting

Proceeds to benefit
Hospice of the Rapidan

featuring Sweely Estate wines
and the culinary art of

Jerome Thalwitz of The Bavarian Chef
Randy Cooper of Elmwood at Sparks
Alex Morris of The Inn at Meander Plantation
Gil Zentgraf of The Lafayette Inn
Melanie Herbert of The Unbridled Bakery

$100 per person Garden Party Attire
To purchase tickets please go onto the Hospice’s website at www.HOTR.org, or call 540.825.4840
June 13, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Pink Ribbon Polo

Join us on June 13 for the Fifth Annual Pink Ribbon Polo Cup at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, Virginia. The purpose of the Pink Ribbon Polo event is to raise awareness and funds to benefit breast cancer care and research in our community (all proceeds stay local!). Enjoy the world's most exciting sport - at one of the most beautiful spots in Virginia. For tickets and information visit: www.pinkribbonpolo.com
June 20, 2009 - First Colony Winery
7th Annual Pig Roast

Authentic pig roast with all the works. Hayrides, live music, wine tasting and tours. Don’t forget Dad for Father’s Day! Reservations required.
$20/person includes wine glass. $12/children 12 & under.
Noon to 4pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
June 19th – Sweely Estate Winery

The Sippin' into Sunset Friday will feature The Honey Dewdrops playing on the patio until 8:00pm! And they’ll be playing on Saturday & Sunday, too, from 1p to 4pm!

For further details click onto Sweely Estate Winery - Events, or call 540-948-9005, ext. 0.

June 20th and 21st, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Father’s Day Weekend Cheese and Wine Pairing
Time of Event: 11am - 6pm

Celebrate Father’s Day with all the meaningful men in your life at Sugarleaf Vineyards! Participate in an informative yet savory wine and cheese pairing. Sit outside or play your favorite sport on the winery lawn. Spend the day surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains while appreciating the landscape of the vineyard and pond. Enjoy the day with those you love while savoring hors d’oeuvres on the estate.

$20 per person includes wine tasting, cheese pairing and hors d’oeuvres.
June 21st – Sweely Estate Winery

Complimentary tastings for Dads! And remember, The Honey Dewdrops will be playing on the patio from 1pm – 4pm.

For further details click onto Sweely Estate Winery - Events, or call 540-948-9005, ext. 0.

June 27th, 2009 - Sweely Estates Winery
Cinema Under the Stars
7:30pm – Wine bar opens & Box Suppers will be available for purchase.
Sundown – Film “The Bridge of Madison County” begins.
No Admission Charge. Wine available to purchase by the glass or bottle. Box Suppers $15/each, and reservations for the Box Suppers are recommended.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
* This event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
INFO: 540-948-9005, ext. 0

July

Sippin' into Sunset First Fridays - Sweely Estates Winery
Every Friday - Open til 8pm!

Let the Independence Celebration Begin!! Kick off the July 4th weekend on our terrace sipping our wines, having a snack of local sausage, cheeses & baguettes and watch the sun set on the Blue Ridge! $6/person tasting includes souvenir glass. Wine available by the glass & bottle. Food priced separately.
Additional Fridays may be added! Keep a watch out on our events listings for any updates!
INFO: 540-948-9005, ext. 0
July 4, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
July 4th Celebration

Celebrate the birthday of the USA. Fee includes wine tasting, signature wine glass, grilled hotdogs, chips, lemonade, and cake while it lasts. Call for reservations. Fee: $10 adults 21 and over, $5 under 21
July 4, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Bluegrass and Burgers

Join First Colony Winery as we host our second annual Bluegrass and Burgers event! Enjoy live music, great burgers and of course excellent wine.
$20/pp. Reservations required.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
July 4th, 2009 - Sweely Estates Winery
Independence Day Celebration
12:30pm – 4:00pm on the Great Lawn
Celebrate Independence Day on our Great Lawn with BBQ, Bluegrass & Wine. No Admission Charge. BBQ Menu pricing available on our website at Sweely Estate Winery – Events, or call us at 540-948-9005, ext. 0 Bring your own lawn chair, portable picnic table, or blanket.
July 5, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105 info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
Bastille Day Celebration! - Sweely Estate Winery
July 11th
Join our French production crew in our Tasting Room to celebrate Bastille Day! No Admission. For further details click onto Sweely Estate Winery - Events, or call 540-948-9005, ext. 0.
Bastille Day Celebration! - Sweely Esates Winery
July 12th
1:00pm – 4:00pm on the Great Lawn
Join our French production crew to celebrate Bastille Day! French foods & French music!
$50/person, includes buffet, first glass of wine & souvenir glass. Wine by the glass, $5. Wine by the bottle as priced.
INFO: 540-948-9005, ext. 0
July 18, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Winemaker Pairing Dinner in the Winery * prepaid reservations required
Time of Event: 6:30-10 PM

Reservations are required for this fabulous and intimate winemaker dinner. Enjoy a five course gourmet dinner and delicately pair each course to a hand-crafted award-winning Sugarleaf wine. Selections made by the proprietors and winemaker based on the complexity and flavor of each course. Sophisticated yet educational--- once you leave, you will feel comfortable recommending pairings to your friends.

Reservations required on credit card. $110 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. 10% discount on all wine purchases at the event.
July 18th & 19th 2009- Burnley Vineyards
Wine and Cheese Weekend at Burnley Vineyards

Compare the flavors of cheese with our wines. A fun way to learn about cheese and wine. Cheeses from Va, US and Europe and other items to nibble. $10.00 per person 11 am to 4 pm Info (540) 832-282.

August

August 1, 2009 - King Family Vineyards
Art Show

Local artist, Meg West, will be showing her works in the North Gallery at King Family Vineyards until Sept 30th. Exhibit and Tasting Room open daily
August 2, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
August 8th & 9th - Burnley Vineyards
Annual Summer Cabernet Tasting

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 available for purchase. $10.00 (includes a proper red wine glass). 11 to 4. Info (540) 832-2828
August 15, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Sugarleaf’s 2nd Anniversary Soiree
Time of Event: 11am – 6pm

Help Sugarleaf celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the release of an inaugural award-winning vintage and the opening of the tasting room! Enjoy wine, cheese, and a walk thru the vineyard with the winemaker and proprietors. Gourmet lunch available for $12 per person, inclusive of tax and a complimentary bottle of water.

10% discount on purchases of 6 or more bottles at the event

September

September 5 and 6, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Harvestfest

Enjoy ‘weingarten’, grape stomping, tours, tasting, signature wine glass, brats, kraut and other traditionally German food. Reservations recommended. Noon-5pm.
$15/person. $8/ children 12 and under.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
September 13, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy an unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
September 19, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Sugarleaf Vineyards Harvest Party
Time of event: 11am-6pm
Join us as we celebrate harvest! One of the most talked about events in town—the 4th annual Sugarleaf Vineyards Harvest Party. Come in your comfortable clothes and bring your blanket if you wish. Be prepared to taste great wine, make new friends, and relax on the estate. Fruit, cheese, olives and bread will be provided to pair with our wines.

10% discount on purchases of 6 or more bottles at the event

October

October 4, 2009- First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy an unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com

November

November 8, 2009 - First Colony Winery
Interactive Cooking Class

Enjoy an unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Reservations required. $65/pp. 11am-2pm.
Info. 877-979-7105
E-mail: info@firstcolonywinery.com
www.firstcolonywinery.com
November 26th – 28, 2009 - Sugarleaf Vineyards
Sugarleaf Vineyards Thanksgiving Weekend Cuvee Tasting
Time of event: 11am-6pm

Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving and offer a very special tasting of our Cuvee Neubia. Enjoy one of the rare moments when we offer this wine for tasting. Come in and taste this incredible 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon that has been patiently aging in ultra premium oak barrels for over 18 months.

$10 per person
November 27th, 28th,and 29th - Burnley Vineyards
Open House

Tasting new releases including Cabernet Sauvignon and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available Free Admission. 11 to 5.