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TASTING ROOM IS OPEN FOR THE 2017 SEASON.
The Kilaurwen Tasting Room will be open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays from 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events 2017
Saturday, September 23 11 am – 5 pm
Gloucester Wine Festival
Gloucester, Virginia
Come join us for Kilaurwen’s first appearance at the Gloucester Wine Festival! The festival is held annually in Gloucester County near the Eastern tip of Virginia’s middle peninsula in the Tidewater region of the state. Bounded on one side by the Chesapeake Bay, the community is renowned for its exceptional water views, early historical sites and its fresh, delicious local seafood. Y'all come taste award -winning Virginia wines, savor down-home regional food, and check out unique and varied arts and craft items created by area artisans. The festival is held on the grounds of the internationally renowned Brent and Becky’s Bulb Farm. So come on out to tour the site and enjoy the day tasting wine and listening to live music, at this interesting and beautiful site. Be sure to stop by our Kilaurwen booth. We love greeting longtime wine friends and meeting new ones! www.gloucesterwinefestival.comFriday, October 6, Saturday, October 7 and Sunday October 8 6 – 9 pm
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington” and live blues music on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Bring your blanket and relax on the east lawn while you sip Virginia wine accompanied by your choice of a variety of hot and cold food and desserts for sale on site. http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/fall-wine-festival-sunset-tour/Sunday, October 22 2 – 6 pm
Kilaurwen Wines and Vines Festival
Stanardsville, Virginia
Come celebrate Virginia Wine Month and the beauty of autumn in the Blue Ridge while enjoying your favorite Kilaurwen wine, great music and yummy food. We are delighted that Scuffletown will be back to share their unique blend of originals, roots and high energy music along with the humorous banter that makes their performances unique and special. Bring your chairs and blankets and join with friends and neighbors to sip your favorite Kilaurwen wine. Bring a picnic from home or make it easy on yourself and buy some tasty food truck fare!Sunday, November 26 – Sunday, December 3
Deck Your Halls - Workshops at Kilaurwen Winery
Stanardsville, Virginia
Our 2017 ‘Make and Take’ Boxwood Wreath Making Sessions will include some open-to-the-public sessions for individual registrations as well as dates and times that can be reserved for private groups of family members, friends or clubs/organizations. Specific dates and times will be posted soon . The available dates are between Sunday, November 26 and Sunday, December 3. Registration is $35 per person which includes boxwood, trim greenery, all tools and materials and personalized instruction. You will make some special holiday memories and leave with your own original boxwood wreath ready to hang on your door or give as a gift. For information and/or to make reservations: email – info@kilaurwenwinery.com or call (434)985-2535.PastFestivals/Events 2017
Friday, July 14 5:30-7:30 pm
Meet the Artist Reception "Four Sisters Gallery"
Kilaurwen Winery, Stanardsville, VA
Sunday, June 25 2 - 6 pm
Summer Solstice Celebration
Kilaurwen Winery, Stanardsville, VA
We’re all set to CELEBRATE this year’s SUMMER SOLSTICE so come on over Sunday, June 25 from 2 – 6 PM. Come enjoy Kilaurwen's award-winning wines and beautiful views while celebrating the start of summer with family and friends! Bring your blankets and chairs and take in some good Greene County bluegrass, courtesy of the Grit City Grass trio with the talented J.W. Brown, Zeek Shifflett, and Brandon Johnson. Bring a picnic (barring any outside alcohol)-- or opt to purchase tasty homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and sweets from family recipes of chef Whitney Matthews and the SpiceSea Gourmet Food Truck to savor with a bottle of your favorite Kilaurwen wine. This will be the perfect time to relax, make some wonderful summer memories, and enjoy all of your favorite Kilaurwen wines.
Saturday, April 15 1:30-5:30 PM
Early Admission at 12:30 PM for VIP ticketholders
Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival
Charlottesville, VA
At the 7th Annual Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival you'll have a chance to taste wines offered by the 25 local wineries that comprise the prestigious Monticello Wine Trail. Enjoy tasting our award-winning wines, then buy a glass to sip with your lunch and some bottles or cases to take home for later. Come on out to the Sprint Pavilion on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall for an afternoon of fine Virginia wine tasting with live entertainment from the Rick Olivarez Trio--plus local crafts and yummy foods. There will be seating under the pavilion and places to spread blankets in the surrounding grassy areas while you share a bottle of wine and listen to your favorite songs. www.monticellowinetrailfestival.comPastFestivals/Events 2016
Nov 27 - Dec 3
Deck Your Halls
Kilaurwen Winery Tasting Room
Stanardsville, VA
Mark your calendar, talk to your family, friends, office colleagues, and club groups and reserve a date to begin the holiday season with a private boxwood wreath making workshop! Or register as an individual to join others at one of the open registration workshops where you can get in the holiday mood and leave with your own original creation to deck your front door or to give as a very special gift. Registration is $35.00 per person and includes boxwood, all materials and personalized instruction.
Saturday, October 22, 11 am - 6 pm
Powhatan's Festival of the Grape
Powhatan, Virginia
One of the top-rated wine festivals in the Commonwealth, Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape will feature 30 of Virginia’s premier wineries, 75 arts and crafts vendors, 13 gourmet food vendors and three top-notch musical groups, 2 Wishes, The Escorts, and TFC. Held in Powhatan’s charming and historic Courthouse Square. www.powhatanwinefestival.comSunday, October 9 2 - 6 pm
Kilaurwen Wines and Vines Festival
Stanardsville, VA
Come celebrate Virginia Wine Month and the beauty of Autumn in the Blue Ridge enjoying your favorite Kilaurwen wine, great music and yummy food. We are delighted that Scuffletown will be back to share their unique blend of originals, roots and high energy music along with the humorous banter that makes their performances unique and special. Check out their website at www.scuffletown.net. Bring your chairs and blankets and join with friends and neighbors to sip a bottle of your favorite Kilaurwen wine and share a picnic or some yummy selections from the Bavarian Chef Food Truck on site to serve you. www.thebavarianchef.com
Thursday, June 2 5:30 – 8:30 PM and Friday, June 10 1:00 – 4:30 PM
U.V.A Reunions
Charlottesville, VA
Alumni from participating classes and their guests are invited to attend one of these two events in Alumni Hall Ballroom on June 2 or in Newcomb Hall Ballroom on June 10. If you are planning to participate in your class reunion this year, please, join us to sample some award-winning Kilaurwen wines. Buy bottles of your favorites and plan to gather with friends on the Lawn to sip wine and share memories. We look forward to welcoming former wine friends and making new ones at this special Wahoo event.Saturday, June 18 2 - 5 pm
Summer Solstice Celebration
Kilaurwen Winery, Stanardsville, VA
With the longest day of summer on the horizon that week, we are ready to CELEBRATE SUMMER with good music, yummy food and Kilaurwen wine. We’ll be looking for you to celebrate with us so come on over! Bring your picnics, blankets and chairs, and listen to the melodious harmonies of the talented musical duo Mike D’Antoni and Joy Kuhar, better known as “2 Wishes”. Mike and Joy will be offering a large and varied repertoire of jazz, oldies, rock, country and soul numbers, as well as some of their own original compositions. Check out their website at www.2wishesmusic.com. Yummy sandwiches, sides and desserts made to order by Moe’s Classic Bar-B-Que Food Truck will be available for those of you who want to make it easy on yourselves and just purchase some tasty morsels to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite Kilaurwen wine. This will be the perfect time to relax and make some wonderful summer memories. The Tasting Room will be open from 12 noon until 5pm, but the Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off at 2pm.Saturday, May 7 11 AM – 6 PM and Sunday May 8 11AM - 5 PM
Montpelier Wine Festival
James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange County, VA
Please join us on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 on the grounds of the beautiful and historic home of President James and wife Dolly Madison for a spring experience that is hard to match! The festival is celebrating its 26th anniversary and was recently voted a best in category for wine festivals by readers of Virginia Wine Lovers Magazine. This premier spring event showcases wines from two dozen of the best award winning wineries from across the Commonwealth as well as unique artisans, crafters, regional food and a variety of live musical entertainment. Bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music and a picnic along with a bottle of your favorite Virginia wines. www.montpelierwinefestival.comFriday, May 13, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15 6 - 9:00 PM
Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon, VA
Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington,” and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Bring your blanket and relax on the east lawn while you sip a bottle of Virginia wine accompanied by your choice of a variety of hot and cold food and desserts for sale on site. www.http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/spring-wine-festival-sunset-tour/Saturday, April 9 1-5 PM
Admission at 12 noon for VIP ticketholders
Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival
Charlottesville, VA
This is your chance to enjoy wines offered by the 25 wineries that comprise the prestigious Monticello Wine Trail. Enjoy tasting these award winning wines and then buy a glass to sip with your lunch and some bottles and cases to take home for later. So, come on out to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall and enjoy an afternoon of fine Virginia wine tasting, good music, local crafts and yummy foods. There will be seating under the pavilion and places to spread blankets in the surrounding grassy areas while you share a bottle of wine and listen to your favorite songs. www.monticellowinetrailfestival.comSunday, March 20th, 2 - 5 pm
Saint Patrick's Celebration
Kilaurwen Winery, Stanardsville, VA
You're invited to Kilaurwen's Saint Patrick's Celebration featuring the best of Irish music and Irish fare. The well-known Alex Caton and Pat Egan duo will combine their instrumental and vocal talents and have you tapping your toe and singing along. Enjoy a glass of Kilaurwen wine with some delicious Irish dishes prepared by chef Whitney Matthews, owner of SpiceSea Gourmet food truck. Kilaurwen wines will be available for complimentary tastings and for purchase by the glass or the bottle. So come on out and bring your Irish lad or lassie to celebrate with us. www.kilaurwenwinery.com
Saturday, February 20th, 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday, February 21st, 11 am- 5:30 pm
2016 Virgina Wine Expo, Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA
Come see us at the 2016 Virginia Wine Expo in the spacious, warm, and bright Richmond Convention Center! We'll be pouring your old favorites as well as some of our yummy new wines! This prestigious festival will provide the perfect chance to check out many Virginia wineries from across the state, along with artisan foods from some top Richmond chefs, and unique craft items and specialty products. www.virginiawineexpo.comPast Festivals/Events 2015
Saturday, December 5th, 9am - 12 noon and Sunday, December 6th 2 pm - 5 pm
Deck Your Halls
Kilaurwen Winery, Stanardsville, Virginia
Registration is underway for our annual wreath-making workshops on Saturday, December 5 from 9 am – 12 noon and Sunday, December 6 from 2-5 pm. Participants receive hands-on assistance to create their own handmade wreaths of freshly cut boxwood and evergreen trims for the holiday season. The fee of $30.00 covers all materials and instruction. Mulled cider, gingerbread cookies and holiday music are part of the morning and participants leave with their own hand-made wreaths to decorate their home or to give as a special gift. Private wreath-making sessions for groups up to 10 people can also be arranged for those wanting a fun holiday activity for their group.
The workshops will be held in Kilaurwen’s tasting room, 1543 Evergreen Church Road, Stanardsville and are taught by the owner and winemaker Bob Steeves. Class size is limited to 12 persons and interested individuals can reserve a space by contacting the winery in advance at info@kilaurwenwinery.com or 434-985-2535.
