Winter Wine Weekend | 5th Annual
SAVE THE DATES! Feb 21-23, 2025
Our popular Winter Wine Weekend returns...
We are excited to be making plans for the 5th Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison!
Scroll down for information & dates and stayed tuned for more details coming.
Rooms & tickets have not opened yet. They are expected to be available beginning in late October or early November. Please check back soon.
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
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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 he is preparing for this Winter Wine Weekend event!
More details coming soon.
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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
Among the participating wineries are:
- Ankida Ridge
- Bluestone
- Brix and Columns
- Cana
- Cardinal Point
- Commonwealth Crush
- Chatham Vineyards on Church Creek
- Eastwood
- Hark
- Jake Busching
- Muse
- and more!
WINE-PAIRING DINNER | Saturday, February 22nd, 6:30 pm | $125 per person
With 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!
Menu details coming soon.
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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 | TBD - still kicking around some fun ideas! Stay tuned.
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 (not open yet).