Wineries across Virginia Wine Country have been busy hosting fun, delicious, and fabulous activities for participants of the Virginia Women in Wine Trail. Check out what’s taking place in the next week of the Trail. Activities are broken down by geography for ease of planning your visits so be sure to scroll all the way through. Cheers!
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IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
MARCH 20-23 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 28-30) – HARDWARE HILLS VINEYARD (Scottsville, VA)
- Women-Led Vineyard Tour — spend an hour sipping and stepping through the vineyard as the vines prepare to awaken from their winter nap. By appointment, Andrea Nickels — owner, vineyard manager and winemaker — will take you on an exploration of the vines just steps from the tasting room. Email to set up your special tour at admin@hardwarehills.com.
- Female Favorites Flight — Hardware Hills is currently proud to employ an all-female tasting room staff. These dedicated and passionate wine-lovers have crafter each of their very own FLIGHT FAVORITES for you to savor during open hours in March. Will Lisa’s picks make you want more? How about what Megan has selected? Brooke has her very own flight list you’ll love. Kim has crafted her masterpiece list! Maybe you’d like what Lori has to offer. It’s as much a friendly competition among our staff as it is a flightfully fun time for you. Check out these Flight Favorites starting March 14th.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – DUCARD VINEYARD (Etlan, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Enjoy a special flight curated by the prominent DuCard women including their assistant winemaker & vineyard manager Kimberly Ahearn, tasting room assistant manager Lorraine Smith, digital marketing pro Erin Robertson, and director of marketing Elizabeth Woolhouse. Each flight is served at your table with a detailed explanation of the wines. You won’t be disappointed! Special flights are available all day everyday March 14th – 31st.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – PRINCE MICHEL WINERY (Leon, VA)
- Women in Wine Featured Wine Flight: Experience a specially curated wine flight, hand-selected by the knowledgeable women of their wine shop team. Each flight features four wines that showcase the diversity and character of Prince Michel’s offerings, chosen by the women who know them best.
- Four expertly chosen wines
- Personalized tasting notes from our female staff
- Discover new favorites through their recommendations
- This tasting experience is available daily throughout the Wine Trail (March 14 – 31). Stop by the Prince Michel Winery Tasting Room to explore the wines that inspire their team.
MARCH 21 AT 6 PM – FIFTY-THIRD WINERY AND VINEYARD (Louisa, VA)
- Women Wine Dinner: Join Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard on Friday, March 21 for an exclusive meet-and-greet with their talented winemaker, Chelsey Blevins, starting at 6:00 p.m. Get a sneak peek of their unreleased wines, accompanied by passed hor d’oeuvres, as Chelsey personally connects with guests. At 6:30 p.m., indulge in a winemaker’s dinner, where you will be guided through each course, paired perfectly with our wines. Woman-owned business, Sauce Catering is creating a delicious menu, including Parmesan-Herb Stuffed Mushrooms, Shrimp with Smoked Tomato, an Early Spring Salad, Chicken Roulade, and Olive Oil Cake, ensuring a memorable experience. This is a must-attend for all wine lovers across the Commonwealth! Tickets: $89 – Reserve your spot today.
MARCH 22 — HORTON VINEYARDS (Gordonsville, VA)
- Talking Wine with Winemaker Caitlin Horton: Caitlin will go over her journey to becoming the head winemaker at her family’s three generation, Women owned Winery; her challenges and successes, and her favorite vintages. Attendees will be able to see behind the scenes at Horton so please dress appropriately(close toed shoes and warm clothing.) Tastings and flights will be available for purchase before and after the event. This is a free event but registration will be required. Register here: https://forms.gle/S3V6BNGZacTNAHnY7
MARCH 23 – PRINCE MICHEL WINERY (Leon, VA)
- Flower Workshop: Check out this hands-on flower workshop where you will create a beautiful floral arrangement while enjoying a glass of Prince Michel wine.
- Guided floral arranging session with all materials provided
- Complimentary glass of wine
- Take home your own handcrafted bouquet
More details and registration (required) will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates.
MARCH 23 – HARDWARE HILLS VINEYARD (Scottsville, VA)
- Wine Bouquets – Flower Workshop – Hardware Hill is proud to bring back a masterful floral designer, Jeanne Rosemann. Jeanne will walk you through the intricate steps of designing your own floral masterpiece using Sola Wooden flowers … they’ll last forever! Workshop is from 6-8pm. Please visit their website or social media for details on this class and be sure to grab your spot for these seriously fun and informative sip and savor workshops!
IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-30) – KALERO VINEYARD (Purcellville, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Kalero Vineyard will be offering a limited-time-only self guided tasting flight, The Women’s Winemakers Wine Flight, featuring tastes of 4 different wines, each produced by women winemakers and selected by their female staff.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – BARREL OAK WINERY & BREWERY (Delaplane, VA)
- Featured wine Rayne: You will love this beautifully balanced 100% Vidal with .5% residual sugar and bright tropical notes—crafted from their Horsefields Farm in historic Upperville. This elegant white wine is a testament to their owner, Kavelle’s, passion for agriculture and viniculture. Every sip reflects her dedication to showcasing the best of Virginia wine. Enjoy Rayne White by the glass or bottle—available now! OFFER : $28/bottle, $9/glass & complimentary tastes to honor Virginia Women in Wine Month.
MARCH 21-23 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 28-29) – GOOD SPIRIT FARM (Round Hill, VA)
- Wine & Cookie Pairing: Featuring the treats of a local (Round Hill) baker, they will be offering a delicious wine and cookie pairing.
- Female Favorites Flight: They will be featuring a special Virginia Women in Wine “winetail” (wine-based cocktail) and discounts on bottles of wines included in their Female Favorites Flight.
IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
MARCH 20-23 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 25-30) – MUSE VINEYARDS (Woodstock, VA)
- Wine & Art: Enjoy a month-long celebration of art, history, and culture with a Voices of Venus Art Exhibition! This unique exhibition showcases the works of all-female local artists—Ellen Fairchild-Flugel, Rachel Fitzsimmons, and Shawna Marsh. Each artist brings her own perspective to the theme of feminine artistic concepts and abstract expressions, with a special focus on historical imagery. The exhibition includes evocative photographs from the Civil War era, stunning depictions of various dagger types, and powerful portraits of the pioneering women of the Shenandoah Valley. This event will run for the entire month, except for Mondays, when they are closed (17th, 24th, and 31st).
- Special Wine Bundle Offer: In honor of the Virginia Woman in Wine Trail, they are offering an exclusive wine bundle at a discounted rate, featuring three beautifully crafted wines named after Greek Muses—the daughters of Zeus:
- Thalia: A wine as vibrant and joyful as the muse of comedy and pastoral poetry. (White Blend of Marsanne & Roussanne)
- Clio: A tribute to the muse of history, offering a rich and memorable experience. (Bordeaux Blend)
- Erato: A wine inspired by the muse of love poetry, elegant and enchanting. (White Table Blend)
- Come for the art, stay for the wine, and leave inspired!
IN SOUTHERN VA
MARCH 21-23 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 28-30) – DOBBINS HOLLOW WINERY AND CIDERY (Pilot, VA)
- Farm Tour: Stop by Dobbins Hollow Winery and Cidery for a farm tour highlighting the unique techniques and idioms (such as 2 solar arrays that power the entire farm operations) associated with our grape growing process, and the wine making studio (cave). Sturdy shoes are recommended. Call 703-981-9379 or contact mark@dobbinshollowwinery.com to reserve your time.
OTHER ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ACROSS VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY
IN BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS (SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA)
MARCH 23 – HAMLET VINEYARDS (Bassett, VA)
- Sunday Wine Tastings: Every Sunday during the Trail from 1-5 pm, we invite you to our tasting terrace to savor a glass of Hamlet Wine and a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful vineyard views. Or, step into our cozy tasting room and enjoy the rustic-chic ambiance, friendly staff, and wonderful community of local regulars! Reservations are not required, but if you would like to make a reservation, simply visit Hamlet Vineyard’s website.
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
MARCH 20-23 – SOUTHERN REVERE CELLARS (Louisa, VA)
- Women-Owner-Led Vineyard Tour – Celebrate the spirit of women in wine with an exclusive vineyard tour led by one of their very own woman owners. As part of the Virginia Women in Wine Trail events, this experience offers a unique opportunity to:
- 🍇 Walk Among the Vines: Take a spring stroll through their vineyard during bud swell as we explore the journey from vine to wine.
- 🍷 Taste Estate-Grown Excellence: Enjoy tastes of two vintages of their Chambourcin, crafted from grapes grown right here on the farm.
- ❓ Ask Your Burning Questions: Learn the stories behind their wines and family farm.
- *For tour participants only – 10% off bottle purchase of 2 or more bottles of Chambourcin (mix and match either vintage)
MARCH 20, 22, 23 AT 2 PM – CHISHOLM VINEYARDS (Earlysville, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight
- Women-Led Vineyard Tour/Meet the Owner
MARCH 21 FROM 6 – 8 PM – SOUTHERN REVERE CELLARS (Louisa, VA)
- Women & Wine Themed Trivia Night: Join Southern Revere Cellars for their monthly Tipsy Trivia Night – this one with a Virginia Women in Wine twist! There will be 2 special theme rounds: famous women from history & of course…wine! Reservations are not required but they do appreciate advance notice for groups larger than 6 people.
MARCH 21 – EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY (Charlottesville, VA)
- Women Winemaker Pop-Up: Eastwood Farm and Winery is thrilled to host two incredible winemakers, Julie Linker of Delve Wines and Erin Robertson of Dogwood & Thistle, for a special evening of tastings and conversation. Tastings will be free and offered on a rolling basis during the event time frame. Glasses from the featured winemakers will also be available for sale, in addition to the Virginia Wine Collective bottle menu and Eastwood’s full menu with toasty flatbreads, our warm cheesy crab dip, housemade mulled wine, on tap beers and ciders, Eastwood’s award-winning wines, and more. Plus, there will be live music by Lina SaRoza from 5-8PM on the stage in The Barn and their low country Shrimp Boil from 4-7:30PM. Don’t miss this fun evening!
MARCH 21 + 23 AT 1 PM – ALBEMARLE CIDERWORKS (North Garden, VA)
- Women-led Vineyard Tour: Don’t miss these Orchard to Glass Tours at Albemarle CiderWorks. $40, includes orchard tour and cider tasting. Fridays and Sundays at 1pm. Please call ahead (434-297-2326).
MARCH 21, 22, 23 – BLENHEIM VINEYARDS (Charlottesville, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight
MARCH 22 + 23 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 29 + 30) – RESOLUTION WINERY (Petersburg, VA)
- Meet the Winemaker Event: Plan your trip to Petersburg and join Resolution Winery for Meet the Owner – Behind the Scenes Talk and Meet the Winemaker Event. Also, mention VA Women in Wine and enjoy a 10% discount.
MARCH 22 FROM 2:30 – 4:30 PM – ALBEMARLE CIDERWORKS (North Garden, VA)
- Music in the Orchard: Enjoy Music in the Orchard with Mirabelle and Matty Metcalfe. FREE to attend and no reservations required!
MARCH 22 – EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY (Charlottesville, VA)
- Live Music: Join Eastwood Farm and Winery for live music all day!
- Jim O’Ferrell from 1230-3:30PM
- Stillhouse Sound from 5-8PM
MARCH 22 – VALLEY ROAD VINEYARDS (Afton, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Stop by Valley Road Vineyards for a tasting lineup handpicked by their tasting room team. Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more. Please call the Tasting Room to reserve your spot.
MARCH 23 FROM 12 – 5 PM – EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY (Charlottesville, VA)
- Women’s Day Market: This is a day to honor and uplift the incredible women in our community, featuring a vibrant array of local artisans showcasing their talents. Explore unique handmade crafts, jewelry, and beautiful artwork that reflect the spirit and creativity of women.
Celebrate Women’s Day at Eastwood Farm & Winery! - Meet The Eastwood Women In Wine Tasting: Meet the Eastwood Women In Wine and enjoy tastings of some of the team’s favorite Eastwood wines. Tastings will be happening on a rolling basis and guests are welcome to visit at any point during the time frame.
MARCH 23 FROM 2:30 – 4:30 PM – ALBEMARLE CIDERWORKS (North Garden, VA)
- Tea Party with Pétale: $47 includes tea and tea menu – make your reservation today!
MARCH 23 – DARING WINE & CIDER COMPANY AND VERITAS VINEYARD AT CAFE FRANK (Charlottesville, VA)
- Women Wine Dinner: Daring Wine & Cider Company and Veritas Vineyard and Winery are teaming up to bring you a wonderful Women Wine Dinner you won’t want to miss! Contact Cafe Frank directly to book your ticket.
MARCH 26 FROM 3-5 PM – BLENHEIM VINEYARDS (Charlottesville, VA)
- Library Painted Series Tasting | Meet the Winemaker Event: Join Blenheim Vineyards for a Library Painted Series tasting event with winemaker, Kirsty Harmon on Wednesday, March 26th from 3-5pm inside their tasting room. This event will be limited to 30 people and will include four vintage wines and snacks. Reservations for the Painted Series event are required. Link coming soon!
IN CHESAPEAKE BAY
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 27-31) – INGLESIDE VINEYARDS (Colonial Beach, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Enjoy a tasting lineup handpicked by the tasting room team at Ingleside Vineyards. Reservations suggested for groups of 6 or more.
IN HAMPTON ROADS
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 27 – 31) – JOLENE FAMILY WINERY (Quinton, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: All Trail Long – Enjoy the staff’s four favorites flight – Family White, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vasara Peach for $9.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO TAKING PLACE MARCH 27 – 31) – WILLIAMSBURG WINERY (Williamsburg, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Stop by Williamsburg Winery’s tasting room, March 14-31 to try their Winemaker Flight, curated by woman winemaker Stacey Lightfoot. Enjoy 4 tastings of Stacey’s favorite wines and scan the QR code on the flight card to watch a virtual tasting video led by Stacey.
MARCH 22 FROM 12 – 4 PM – SAUDÉ CREEK VINEYARDS (Lanexa, VA)
- Head over to Saudé Creek Vineyards for all sorts of women and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and fun!
- Flower Truck + Jewelry Vendors: Richmond Flower Truck + Reign Joy Co. permanent jewelry pop-up vendors.
- Live Music: Enjoy live music every Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Tickets are required for any of the workshop classes. The links to purchase tickets can be found on their website or Facebook event page.
MARCH 22 FROM 12 – 4 PM – JOLENE FAMILY WINERY (Quinton, VA)
- UrbanVA Design Co Pop-up: 12:00-4:00 pm
MARCH 23 – JOLENE FAMILY WINERY (Quinton, VA)
- Wine & Design Workshops – Check their Calendar, Facebook or Instagram for the below activities, including workshop reservation information:
- Whim Wares Pop-up from 12:00-4:00 pm
- PaintNPlay RVA Workshop from 12:00-2:00 pm AND 3:00-5:00 pm
IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
MARCH 20-23, 26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-30) – 868 ESTATE VINEYARDS (Purcellville, VA)
- Wine Tastings: Stop by 868 Estate Vineyards to enjoy a flight or a glass of their estate-grown wine in our Tasting Room. Mention Women in Wine and they will surprise you with a chocolate treat that pairs with their wines and 10% off a bottle purchase.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-30) – BLUEMONT VINEYARD (Bluemont, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: all Trail long – Sip and savor Bluemont Vineyard’s limited-time-only tasting flight, The Women’s Choice Awards Wine Flight, featuring tastes of six different wines, each a chosen favorite of one of the incredible women working behind the scenes at Bluemont Vineyard.
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-30) – CANA VINEYARDS & WINERY OF MIDDLEBURG (Middleburg, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Take a trip to Middleburg and enjoy Female Favorites Flight – a tasting lineup handpicked by the tasting room team – all Trail long!
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – THE WINERY AT BULL RUN (Centreville, VA)
- Wine Tour + Meet Norton, America’s Oldest Grape Variety: Join The Winery at Bull Run for a tour led by one of their knowledgeable guides. You can choose the Past to Present Tour which takes you through the history of our property and its significance to the history of our country or follow the journey of a grape – from the vineyard to your glass – and meet Virginia’s Norton grape up close and personal on our Grape to Glass Tour. Each Tour includes a taste of 6 wines and a souvenir glass to keep at the end. Tickets are required for these tours and can be purchased at: https://wineryatbullrun.com/visit/wine-tastings-tours/.
- Female Favorites Flight: In the Tasting Room, you can enjoy a “Ladies’ Line Up Tasting” which features 6 wines the women who work at The Winery have chosen as their favorites – some are Club Exclusives not offered on their regular tasting menus. And, keep your glass as a souvenir! Tickets for this special tasting can be purchased here: https://www.exploretock.com/thewineryatbullrun/event/536487/special-edition-tasting-ladies-line-up-of-favorites.
MARCH 20-24 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – MAGNOLIA VINEYARDS (Amissville, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Available for the duration of the trail event: A special flight of 4 wines, hand-picked favorites by the women of the Magnolia team. Flight is 4 wines, 3 oz pours, for $20.
MARCH 20-24 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – WILLIAMS GAP VINEYARD (Round Hill, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: A tasting lineup handpicked by the tasting room team. Reservations not required but recommended – https://www.williamsgapvineyard.com/Visit-Us/Reservations.
MARCH 21-23 FROM 11 AM – 5 PM (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 28-30) – GRAY GHOST VINEYARDS (Amissville, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: Favorite, Fruity, Fun Flights! Stop by from 11 am – 5 pm and enjoy a flight of Gray Ghost’s favorite fruity wines as selected by the female tasting room staff! Perfect wines for the blossoming of spring! $20 plus tax includes this flight of 2023 Vidal Blanc, Victorian White, 2023 Gewurztraminer and Victorian Red. No reservations necessary.
MARCH 22– CANA VINEYARDS & WINERY OF MIDDLEBURG (Middleburg, VA)
- Spring Bottling Preview Tasting: From the grapevine to your glass, a wine goes through a long period of evolution. Join Cana winemaker Melanie Natoli in a conversation about wine production and development. The tasting list will include seven wines that are not yet bottled:
- 24 Chardonnay
- 24 Rosé of Cab Franc
- 23 Norton
- 23 Cab Franc
- 23 Petit Verdot
- 23 Le Mariage
- 23 Unité Reserve
Light charcuterie is included. After the tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase futures of these unbottled wines at a special rate.Reservations Required, book here: https://www.cellarpass.com/profile/cana-vineyards-and-winery-of-middleburg.
MARCH 22-23 (ALSO COMING UP 29-30) – CORCORAN VINEYARDS AND CIDER (Waterford, VA)
- Meet the Winemaker Events: Head to Waterford for behind the scenes talks and meet the winemaker events at Corcoran Vineyards and Cider. Each participant will receive 20% off any purchase.
MARCH 22-23 – THE WINERY AT LA GRANGE (Haymarket, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: The Winery at La Grange will be offering a “Ladies Choice” tasting from their Tasting room staff for picks of favorite spring wines this weekend. Tastings will be 1/2 price at $10 per tasting. Discount of Buy 2 get the 3rd at 50% off for bottle sales.
MARCH 22 FROM 12 – 1 PM – TWO TWISTED POSTS WINERY (Purcellville, VA)
- Meet the Wine Maker Event: A Vertical Tasting Experience – This tasting features their Thomas Great, a Bordeaux Blend – a true testament of our vineyards terroir and wine making industry. Enjoy this rare opportunity to explore the craftsmanship behind their wines and journey through time with a library wine, a bottle vintage, and a barrel tasting, experiencing the evolution of flavor, complexity, and character in every sip. Engage in insightful conversations with their winemaker, savor exceptional wines, and immerse yourself in rich stories behind each vintage. Reservations Required: Please call 540-668-6540 0r email for reservations at contact@twotwistedposts.com.
MARCH 23 FROM 12 – 1 PM – TWO TWISTED POSTS WINERY (Purcellville, VA)
- Meet the Wine Maker Event: A Vertical Tasting Experience – Experience the elegance of Chardonnay as they showcase its rich flavors, from crisp citrus notes to creamy, oak aged complexity. Enjoy this rare opportunity to explore the craftsmanship behind their wines and journey through time with a library wine, a bottle vintage, and a barrel tasting, experiencing the evolution of flavor, complexity, and character in every sip. Engage in insightful conversations with their winemaker, savor exceptional wines, and immerse yourself in rich stories behind each vintage. Reservations Required: Please call 540-668-6540 0r email for reservations at contact@twotwistedposts.com.
IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
MARCH 20-26 (ALSO COMING UP MARCH 27-31) – WOLF GAP VINEYARD (Edinburg, VA)
- Female Favorites Flight: March 14-31 – Enjoy 4 of Janel’s Favorite Wines for $14 all Trail long! For just “Janel’s Favorite Flights,” no reservations required! Just come in and request the flight.
IN VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS
MARCH 23 – SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE FARM WINERY (Sweet Briar, VA)
- Guided Wine Tasting: Head to Sweet Briar for a guided tasting of four wines from Sweet Briar College Farm Winery, where they will have tastings at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm, on Sunday, March 23. Please reserve your tasting time by following this link. The wine shop will be open from 1pm to 5pm that day, and you are welcome to drop by to purchase wines.