• November 1-2 -- Horton Vineyards Fall Barrel Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste '07 and '08 wines from the barrel and enjoy the fall colors in beautiful Orange County. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville
  Fee: $5 per person, includes wine glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• November 1-2 -- Heart of Virginia Wine Trail - Harvest Wine Trail
  Wine Education: Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper Vineyards, Grayhaven, James River Cellars and Lake Anna! With your passport ticket, you will get a souvenir wine glass, tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries and a special gift upon completion of the trail. During your tour you may enjoy grazing on munchies at each winery, visit with craft vendors, check out special promotions and possible 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: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• November 1 -- Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili Festival
  Festival: The 6th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili Festival will be held at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta overlooking Smith Mountain Lake. The fun begins with great chili, musical entertainment, craft vendors, awards and a beautiful lakeside setting.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a,m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 676.8203

• November 1 -- Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gala Release Party
  Dining: Gray Ghost's most elegant party of the year. Celebrate the release of the 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-the only time this limited production wine is served. The black-tie optional evening includes dinner by The Apple House of Linden, live music by the Seth Kibel Jazz trio, dancing and enjoyment of the entire line of Gray Ghost current release wines. Ticket price includes dinner, music and open wine bar. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: $106.50 plus tax & gratuityTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• November 5 -- A South American Wine Experience
  Food & Wine Education: The Goodstone Inn & Estate is proud to announce the Fall 2008 wine and food events. Join Executive Chef Tarver King and his culinary team for an exquisite night of gourmet farm-to-table food and wine pairings from around the world. Each menu is designed to be exquisite and refined; an experience you won't have every day. 36205 Snake Hill Rd, Middleburg, VA
  Fee: $125/person with wine pairingsTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 687.6115

• November 8 -- Fall Barrel Tasting at Ingleside
  Celebration: Sample wines direct from French and American oak barrels. See how the wines are maturing. Live music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass, and holiday wine and gift specials. Reservations Recommended. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: $15Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687

• November 8 -- Wine & Chocolate
  Wine & Food Education: Join Stone Mountain Vineyards as we pair gourmet chocolates with our award winning red wines. No reservations required. 1376 Wyatt Mountain Road, Dyke
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 990.9463

• November 15 -- Annual Beast Feast
  Food & Wine Education: Dress in a wild animal print or game hunter outfit and bring your most adventurous friends to share our most exotic wine dinner. Try diverse regional and international wild game dishes paired with our finest wines. Pearmund Cellars Winery, 6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
  Fee: $99 plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 347.3475

• November 15-16 -- Holiday Open House at Cooper Vineyards
  Celebration: Stock up for the holidays with wine and gifts. Light fare. 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• November 15 -- Civil War Authors Day
  Historic: Featuring wines for the holidays and renowned Civil War Authors in attendance to autograph books and bring the Civil War to life. Enjoy vignettes throughout the day. A 'must attend' event for any history buff. Check our website often, authors will be posted as they are confirmed. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• November 15 -- Fall Barrel Tasting
  Celebration: You are invited to come to a Fall Barrel Tasting. We will taste our port wine and 2007 Meritage, as well as offer a preview of some of our 2008 wines. The event will take place in the cellar building at the winery, where we will taste directly from the barrels and tanks. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Road, Faber
  Fee: $15 per personTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• November 15 -- SCAN's 6th Annual Toast to Hope!
  Benefit: As we celebrate SCAN's 20th anniversary, join us as we toast to Northern Virginia's children-truly our greatest gift. Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), is an Alexandria based non-profit organization. Join us for an evening of wine tasting, gourmet appetizers and a silent auction. This year's event will be held at the Masonic National Memorial in Old Town Alexandria.
  Fee: Call for InformationTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 820.9001

• November 15 -- Caledon Art and Wine Festival
  Festival: Enjoy a nice Fall day at Caledon sampling local wine and finding the perfect holiday gift. Fine food from local caterers will be available for purchase. Food and alcohol are not permitted outside. Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George
  Fee: Tasting fee $7 (21 & older) includes glassTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 663.3861

• November 22-23 & 29-30 -- Deck the Halls Weekends in the Shenandoah Valley!
  Holiday, Celebration: Visit the wineries of the Shenandoah Valley and check out the Shenandoah Caverns! Along this trail sample award winning wines, experience breathtaking scenery, seasonal colors, exceptional mountain vistas, and most interesting attractions with a special regional flair. The purchase of a grapevine wreath for $20 at your starting venue is your beginning to receive these lovely ornaments free of charge at each stop you make. Limousine transportation available.
  Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 436.9463

• November 23 -- Thanksgiving Food & Wine Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Join Chef Genevieve for a fun and tasty pairing of her gourmet, seasonal selections especially paired with award-winning DelFosse wines. The menu includes 4 elegantly prepared dishes, paired with 4 generous samplings of our award winning wines, accompanied by a short discussion of the pairings. Reservations required. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• November 28 - 30 -- Thanksgiving Open House
  Celebration: Join us in tasting new releases including Cabernet Sauvignon and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available. Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville, VA
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828

• November 28 -- Holiday Kick-off at Gray Ghost
  Celebration, Live Music: Kick off the holiday shopping season in style at Gray Ghost Vineyards. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and browse new gifts for the holidays. Free gift wrap with minimum purchase. 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• November 28 -- Green Friday
  Celebration: Buy world-class wines and Estate Wine Club memberships for holiday gifts. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
  Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• November 28-29 -- Horton Vineyards Thanksgiving Open House
  Celebration: Join us for hot soup and Horton Norton Chili. Browse for gifts for the wine lover. Take a stroll through the vineyard and walk off some of that Thanksgiving feast. Stock up on wine for the Holiday season with special discounts on our award winning wines. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville
  Fee: $5 per person, includes wine glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• November 28 -- Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Black Friday
  Avoid the lines & drink our wines! Why wait in those long "Black Friday" lines? Come by the vineyard and enjoy our wines! Pick up a gift basket that day and get 10% off! 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, VA
  Fee: $5.00 Tasting FeeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 882.3375

• November 28 - 29 -- Holiday Open House
  Celebration: Celebrate the Holidays with us. Sample our award winning wines by the fireplace. Make an ornament for your tree or ours. Special sampling from Palladio Restaurant will be available. No reservations required. Barboursville Vineyards, 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.3824

• November 29 - 30 -- Christmas Time's A Coming Open House
  Celebration: Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• November 29-30 -- Holiday Open House at Veramar Vineyard
  Holiday, Celebration: Celebrating the holiday season with refreshments, tasting (including mulled wine), holiday wine and gift specials. Light fare available for purchase. 905 Quarry Road Berryville
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

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 $5 (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! Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• 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) RELAX VA

• Wine Tours held Daily -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting Tours
  Wine Education: Join Arcady Vineyard, LLC for a custom wine tour of the Charlottesville Wine Country for one all-inclusive price! Arcady picks you up at 1pm, escorting you to four wineries, serving an appetizer platter midway. Rates include: owner/guide, pickup, bottled water and sodas, transportation, tasting fees, cheese platter.
  Fee: $100 Mon-Thu; $115 Fri - SunTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Saturdays, November 3 - April 26 -- Leesburg Winter Farmers 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, Leesburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• September 6 - December 14 -- Mead Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste mead (honey wine) while you relax on the Sippin' Porch. Blacksnake Meadery is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a member of the Blue Ridge Wine Trail. 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur, VA
  Fee: $4 Tasting feeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540)834.6172

• Weekends in November -- Gumbo Weekends
  Celebration: Each weekend in November you can enjoy a steaming bowl of Cajun Gumbo that has been prepared by local caterer, Savoir Fare. Come early, quantities are limited. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: Fee for GumboTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 492.9961

• November 22 - March 28 -- Loudoun Valley Vineyards Soup Saturdays
  Celebration: Soups on! Nothing is better on a cold day than a warm cup of soup and a glass of wine! Join us on Saturdays thru March 28th at the Vineyard. Enjoy a glass of wine and a cup of soup for $12.00. We'll have the fireplace on to warm your toes, while our savory soups and wines warm your bellies.
  Fee: $12.00 for a bowl of soup & glass of wineTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 882.3375

• Tuesdays -- The Art of Wine Education Series
  Wine Eduation: Join CrossKeys Vineyards General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8 p.m. 1st series: $45/class or $150/4 classes 2nd series: $70/class or $250/4 classes. Please RSVP.
  Fee: $45-$70 per class, $150-$250 for seriesTime: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 234.0505

• Wednesdays -- Dinner & Dancing with Jimmy O
  Celebration: Enjoy your favorite wine with our delicious cuisine and dance to your acoustic favorites as Jimmy O performs live at South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro
  Fee: No Cover Charge Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567

• Thirsty Thursday at Veramar -- Thirsty Thursday at Veramar
  Wine Education: "Thirsty Thursday" at Veramar. Take a break from the work week on "Thirsty Thursday" with a relaxing drive out to the mountains and receive a 10% discount on all wine purchases. Sip a glass of Veramar wine while gazing at the mountains. Bring a picnic to Veramar's wine garden. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA
  Fee: $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• 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: (703) 723.8800

• 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

• Fridays on the Patio -- James River Cellars
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for our Fridays on the Patio events every 4th Friday of the month, select months every 2nd and 4th Friday! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food, tour and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Rain or Shine. No outside alcohol allowed. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
  Fee: $13.34 plus tax, per personTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• Every Friday Night -- Fireside Friday Night Buffet
  Dining: Enjoy a light selection of food in the Ballroom, then join us fireside in the D'Vine Lounge or New Orlean's style courtyard. Potomac Point Winery, 275 Decatur Road, Stafford
  Fee: $12.99 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 446.2266

• 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

• May 3 - November 29 -- Burke Centre Farmers Market
  Market: Come pick up fresh produce and goods every Saturday at the Burke Centre Farmers Market. VRE Parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 642.5173

• Saturday-Sunday: November 1-23 -- Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the Harvest
  Celebration: The sweetest cider, the most succulent apples, the jars of preserves, jams and jellies, the warmth of wine and conversation are here to share. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• Wine Dinners -- Themed Wine Dinner - Monthly
  Wine Education, Dining: Join us for a special wine dinner on the fourth Thursday of every month as we pair food and wine from around the world. Reservations Required. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro.
  Fee: VariesTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567