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Melissa Message |
What's Happening at the Winery
by Melissa Stephan |
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 Brrrrrr!! It's been such a cold winter so far! Thankfully, we're having way too much fun to let a little sub-freezing weather slow us down. After we all recovered from ringing in the New Year, we got busy. First there was the release of the 2007 Cabernet Franc, good stuff! Then it was planning something fun to celebrate the inauguration of our 44th president - how about 44 cent tastings all day? Perfect!! After that we started thinking about Valentines Day, duh - chocolate! And now it's time to think about Spring which means movie nights, barrel tastings, bottling and so much more.
Then there are the Friday night chili parties. What? You haven't heard? Well, we know that you want a break after a long week of work and kids and chores and traffic so we came up with an evening designed to help ease you into the weekend. It's an adult only evening of chili and wine. It's simple, it's fun, it's civilized and it's the perfect way to let go of the stress from the week. Check out our " happenings" page for upcoming dates.
You don't want to miss a visit to the winery this weekend. Everybody has love on the brain and we're no different. What do we love almost as much as wine? Chocolate!! All day this Saturday and Sunday ( Feb 14-15th) we'll include an array of chocolates for you to enjoy with your wine tasting. There will be some that taste just right with white wine, some that are perfect with red wine and, of course, the most delicious of all will be amazing with our Snort.
If you're planning to visit both La Grange and Pearmund Cellars this weekend, we've got and extra special treat for you. With your paid tasting at the first winery you visit, you'll be offered a Valentine with a missing half. Bring that half to the other winery, purchase a tasting there and you'll get a box of artisan candy from our favorite chocolatiers, Chocolaterie Wanders, while supplies last. It's just our way of telling you how much we love you too!
Our Valentine's Day Winemaker's Dinner has sold out but our next dinner promises to be very special too. It's on March 14th and it's all about Comfort Food. Comfort Food with a Gourmet Twist that is. Check out the menu on our " happenings" page, it'll make your mouth water. It's already filling up so give us a call for a reservation sooner than later!
Hang in there! Spring will be here with all of her warmth and flowers before you know it. In the meantime, remember that La Grange is always here for you with wine flowing and fireplaces blazing. |
| Upcoming Events at La Grange |
We have many things happening at La Grange over the next months from wine dinners to celebrations. Check us out!
- Valentine Weekend - February 14-15th, enjoy a special weekend of wine and chocolates
- Brass Cannon Wine Dinner - February 18th, at Stonewall Golf Club
- Barrel Tasting Weekend - March 7-8th, Everyone is invited, barrel owner's taste for free
- Chili & Wine Night - March 13th, enjoy bowl of chili and glass of wine Friday evening with someone special
- Winemaker's Dinner - March 14th, Enjoy great food and wine
- Barrel Tasting Weekend - March 21-21nd, Open to all and barrel owner's
- Winemaker's Dinner - March 21st, Pearmund Cellars
- Date Night - March 25th, enjoy date with someone special Wednesday evening
- Barrel Tasting Weekend - April 4-5th, All are welcomed, Barrel Owner's taste for free
- Movie Night - April 10th, Join us Friday Evening after hours for a movie, food basket, wine and free popcorn
- Corvette Car Show - April 11th, Over 75 Corvette cars were on display from vintage to new
- Easter Sunday - April 12th, winery will be closed
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| Rosewood Hill Farm |
Blog Launch
by Walker Elliott Rowe |
La Grange partner and grape grower Walker Elliott Rowe announces launch of the rosewoodhillfarm.com blog devoted to local vineyards and agriculture. Mr. Rowe has written two books on vine and is a writer for Flavor magazine, The Virginia Wine Gazette and others. Writing about agriculture, farming goats,and growing wine grapes. Mr. Rowe's essays and reporting are written in the style of The Atlantic and New Yorker magazines. This is no ordinary blog but a literate chronicle of the burgeoning local food movement and growing wine industry in Virginia. Mr. Rowe is the vineyard manager at Castleton Lakes Vineyard, a judge in the Maryland Governor's Cup, runs the seminars at Vintage Virginia, and farms 65 acres of forest and pastures with a herd of Boer meat goats. He also consults on soil science and pasture management for area farms. | |
| Wine Cruise with The Winery at La Grange and Pearmund Cellars |
It's not too late to join The Winery at La Grange/Pearmund Cellars Rome to Barcelona 10-night wine cruise, June 17-27, 2009. We have two just two staterooms available. This cruise promises to be a phenomenal time. We will visit a different port of call each day spanning four countries: Italy, Monaco, France, and Spain. Plus, we have some extraorindary optional wine-themed shore excursions in select ports to places like Pompeii, Chianti, and Chateauneuf Du Pape.
From just $2,499 per person/double plus taxes, cruise only (or $3,499 per person plus taxes including roundtrip airfare), for a Category D Ocean View Stateroom, you will enjoy luxurious accommodations aboard Oceania Cruises, 2 complimentary onboard wine tastings, a complimentary onboard cocktail reception, wine-themed lectures, and a fun group of travel companions. Balconies also available. Book today with a deposit of just $750 per person. For additional information and to book, please call our partners, Cruise Holidays of Alexandria, at 703-706-0011 or toll free at 866-368-7327. | |
Winery Staff
The Winery at La Grange
703-753-9360
Opened Daily 11am to 6pm
4970 Antioch Road - Haymarket, VA 20169
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