Winter Wine Weekend | 5th Annual
Feb 21-23, 2025
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Join in the excitement of the 5th annual Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison!
Keep scrolling for full event information including schedule of events, prices & participating wineries.
Rooms packages reservations are open!
Book now to save 15% using the special reservation links below.
Indulge in the full experience of Winter Wine Weekend with a room package which includes:
- Accommodations for 2 nights
- Ticket(s) to Friday's Winemakers' Panel
- Ticket(s) to Saturday's Grand Tasting event
Room Package - SINGLE Attendee
Room Package - DOUBLE Attendee
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At a Glance:
- Grand Tasting with 18 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 are also offered a-la-carte on EventBrite.
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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 special guest Chef Baiden to Hotel Madison for this Winter Wine Weekend event!
A JMU alum, Chef Baiden was born and raised in Ghana and brings a rich culinary background to this occasion. Chef Baiden is a sought-after private chef in the Richmond food scene after culinary experiences in Napa Valley and throughout Virginia. His travels and insatiable curiosity have inspired him to create cuisine that is fresh, sensory, and boundless. The four course menu for this event features the West African flavors of Ghana paired with wines to be featured in Friday's WInemakers' Panel. We hope you enjoy what is sure to be a memorable evening.
Dinner tickets are available for purchase on EventBrite.
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GRAND TASTING EVENT | $75 per ticket
Saturday, February 22nd 11 am – 5 pm
18 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
- Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek
- Common Wealth Crush
- 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; tickets are also offered a-la-carte on EventBrite.
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WINE-PAIRING DINNER | Saturday, February 22nd, 6:30 pm | $125 per person
With Chef Tassie Pippert and special guest Luca Paschina
We are delighted to have award-winning Chef Tassie Pippert and Master Winemaker Luca Paschina from Barboursville Winery join forces to offer diners an incredible evening!
Dinner tickets are available for purchase on EventBrite.
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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 with Jeff Stone & Aileen Sevier, Winebow - still working on the fun details! Stay tuned.
Class tickets are available for purchase on EventBrite.
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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 using the button below.
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