Winter Wine Weekend | 5th Annual
Feb 21-23, 2025
Our popular Winter Wine Weekend returns...
We are excited to have plans underway for the 5th annual Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison!
Please scroll down for full event information, including dates & times.
Rooms packages reservations are open!
Book early to save 20% using the special reservation links below.
Rooms packages are now available for Friday & Saturday night & include:
- Accommodations for 2 nights
- Ticket(s) to Friday's Winemakers' Panel
- Ticket(s) to Saturday's Grand Tasting event
- Early access* to add-on ticketed experiences; limited time only.
- Early access* to Sunday brunch reservations; limited time only.
*to purchase tickets to additional experiences, please refer to the EventBrite access links included in your room package reservation confirmation.
Room Package - SINGLE Attendee
Room Package - DOUBLE Attendee
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At a Glance:
- Grand Tasting with 16+ wineries
- Wine Pairing Dinners
- A Winemakers' Panel (new!)
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Sunday Brunch at Monty's
- Wine-related Vendors, Music & More!
Winter Wine Weekend has proven to be one of our most popular events and a favorite among the winemakers as well as our guests and community. Multiple events provide a unique opportunity to connect with family, friends and others at Hotel Madison over this shared interest of wine at every level, from beginner to expert!
Schedule of Events
WINEMAKERS' PANEL | Friday, February 21st, 5:00-6:00 pm | $15 per person
Enjoy an informal and informational gathering with a wonderful representation of area winemakers:
- Lee Hartman, Bluestone Vineyards, Shenandoah Valley AVA
- AJ Greely, Hark Vineyards, Monticello AVA
- Melanie Natoli, Cana Vineyards, Northern Virginia AVA
- Jon Wehner, Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek, Eastern Shore AVA
(Ticket to the panel is included in the rooms package; they will be offered more widely in mid-November.)
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WINE-PAIRING DINNER | Friday, February 21st, 6:30 pm | $125 per person
With Guest Chef Manny Baiden & featuring wines from our Friday Winemakers' Panel
We are excited to welcome Chef Baiden to Hotel Madison and eagerly anticipate the menu being prepared for this Winter Wine Weekend event!
The four-course dinner will feature the West African flavors of Ghana and the wines discussed in Friday's Winemakers' Panel.
More details coming soon.
(Dinner tickets are currently available for purchase to those who reserved room packages; they will be offered more widely in mid-November.)
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GRAND TASTING EVENT | $75 per ticket
Saturday, February 22nd 11 am – 5 pm
16+ wineries * souvenier glass & passport * music * wine-related vendors * food offerings & more
Participating wineries include:
- Ankida Ridge Vineyards
- Barboursville Vineyards
- Bluestone Vineyard
- Brix and Columns Vineyards
- Cana Vineyards
- Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery
- Common Wealth Crush
- Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek
- Eastwood Farm and Winery
- Hark Vineyards
- Jake Busching Wines
- Midland
- Muse Vineyards
- Southwest Mountains Vineyards
- Walsh Family Wine
- Wolf Gap Vineyard
(Grand Tasting ticket is included in the rooms package; they will be offered more widely in mid-November.)
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WINE-PAIRING DINNER | Saturday, February 22nd, 6:30 pm | $125 per person
With award-winning Chef Tassie Pippert and featuring the wines of Barboursville Winery with special guest Luca Paschina
We are delighted to have Tassie Pippert and Luca Paschina join forces to offer diners an incredible evening!
(Dinner tickets are currently available for purchase to those who reserved room packages; they will be offered more widely in mid-November.)
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING | Saturday, February 22nd | $40 per person per session
One-hour long interactive sessions:
9:00 am | Creative Charcuterie & Wine Pairings All Day Long with Tassie Pippert, Certified Specialist of Wine and Certified Chef Emeritus
This class explores the use of the Charcuterie Board displays for every meal from breakfast to post-dinner desserts. Participants will enjoy butter boards, cream cheese boards, classic charcuterie, and dessert boards — all paired with wines.
11:00 am | From Soil to a Glass of Wine with Luca Paschina, Barboursville Winery
Enjoy hearing from the master winemaker as he explains the process of growing grapes to the making of award-winning wines. Taste Barboursville Merlot and Reserve Merlot as Luca explains the nuances of the wines and the differences between these two classic glasses of wine.
1:00 pm | Sparkling Wine Seminar with Lee Hartman, Bluestone Vineyards
Learn the key aspects and nuances of sparkling wine from one of our favorite experts and gain confidence in choosing among the variety in the market.
3:00 pm | Adventures in Oregon Wines - still working on the fun details! Stay tuned.
(Class tickets are currently available for purchase to those who reserved room packages; they will be offered more widely in mid-November.)
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SUNDAY BRUNCH in MONTY'S | Sunday, February 23rd, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $28 per person
A well-rounded buffet brunch will be offered with specialty cocktails available.
Not a ticketed event; reservations are strongly encouraged (please use link provided in your rooms package reservation confirmation).