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October 2016
Music on the Patio with Travis Elliott at DuCard Vineyards
Enjoy a beautiful Fall day on the patio with the talented music of local singer/songwriter Travis Elliott. Travis has a long history of alt-rock and melodic tunes to entertain fans from all over. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy with your delicious DuCard wines. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlMeet The Moonshiner
Tim Smith from the Discovery Show “Moonshiners” will be at Belmont Farm Distillery for a “Meet and Greet” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sixth season of the Moonshiners begins airing on Nov. 15th on the Discovery Channel. Come see where the show was filmed. Tim will be glad to sign your bottle which you can purchase at the distillery. Food available and Steel Grey and Friends Band will be playing. Contact Jeanette Miller at jtmiller46@aol.com
Music on the Patio with Haze and Dacey at DuCard Vineyards
Come on out to the patio to enjoy the music of this acoustic duo as they play a variety of folk, alt-country, roots-rock, country-blues, and a hint of jazz and swing. We’ve got the wine if you’ve got the time, so make sure to be here to enjoy it with us! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Friday Night Craft Beer Flights!
Join us in the new bar & lounge for craft beer flights and canapés!
Friday nights from 5:00-7:00pm
Enjoy four craft beers from local breweries like Susquehanna Brewing Company, Escutcheonon Brewing Co., and Troegs! Flights will be paired with farm-to-table creative canapes from Chef Steven Ferrell. Only $25 per person! Plus tax & gratuity. Excludes holidays.
Call 540.837.1375 for reservations. Walk-ins welcome!
Harvest Festival at Doukenie Winery
Harvest Festival
October 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Celebrate the end of Harvest with us! This fun-filled fall Festival offer everyone a Barrel Tasting experience with our winemaker. Regular tastings are available as well. MONKS BBQ will be with us serving up their smoky, tasty BBQ and Live music will fill the air from 1-5 with the awesome Eric Avey and Mountain Ride!!
Don’t miss it!
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$15.00 for general public, if choosing a barrel tasting downstairs with our winemaker.
$10.00 for general public if choosing a regular tasting in our tasting room.
Food to be purchased directly from food vendor.
Annual Diwali Celebration at Narmada Winery
After the harvest in ancient India, the Festival of Lights, or Diwali, marked the end of the agrarian year. As farmers in Virginia, Sudha and Pandit keep the tradition alive every fall now in Amissville.
Diwali has come to symbolize our own “inner light,” the idea that we can all radiate peace and joy and have a positive impact on the events swirling around us.
Come join us on October 22nd for our signature festivities.
Indian Dinner Platters available 5-7pm. Antipasto and cheese platters also available
We’ll be open until 8pm. 5-8 only bottle or glass sales
Bonfire and fireworks begin at dusk.
Diwali Celebration at Narmada Winery
After the harvest in ancient India, the Festival of Lights, or Diwali, marked the end of the farming year. As grape growers in Virginia, Sudha and Pandit keep the tradition alive every fall here in Amissville.
narmada-diwali-fireworks-redThe Indian harvest festival of DIWALI is one of our most anticipated events during the year. Come join us for our signature festivities!
Indian Dinner Platters available 5-7pm. (Please pre-order!) Antipasto and cheese platters also available. Buy Now!
We’ll be open until 8pm. From 5 til 8, only bottle or glass sales – no tasting flights.
At 7pm there will be a dance performance by Sudha and Pandits grandchildren, followed by a bollywood dance class.
Come and join us for a Bollywood interactive dance lesson! Learn this high energy dance from Indian films! We will have a short interactive dance lesson followed by freestyle dancing. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Jaya Mathur of the Dance to Health Society (dance2health.com), has been trained in three forms of Indian classical dance, Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Manipuri. Jaya has performed, particularly in the Bharatnatyam style, at many culturally prestigious venues, such as the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums and Wolftrap. Jaya teaches classical, folk and Bollywood dance with the Dance to Health Society. Her students have performed at cultural shows at universities, temples and folk life events.
We will end the night with a Firework display at 7:30pm
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?page_id=31Fall Harvest & Leaf Peep Festival w/music by Tara Mills Band and Scuffletown
The leaves are changing, the harvest is in, and we’re celebrating the season with a party! We’ll have rollicking great live music from the Tara Mills Band and Scuffletown from 12-6pm, local fare for sale from the Bavarian Chef Food Truck (come hungry!), vineyard tours, and more. Come join the fun! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Autumn Vegetarian Feast & Wine Dinner at The New Bridge
Join us in charming and historic Old Town Warrenton for an Autumn Vegetarian Feast & Wine Dinner, with options for gluten-free by request.
Expect five flavorful and unique courses prepared by Guest Chef Sylvie Rowand of Laughing Duck Gardens & Cookery, peppered with locally-sourced Autumn offerings and some Virginia wines and elixirs.
Weather-permitting, we will serve this dinner on our lovely roof-top garden patio. Dinner tickets are $94 per person (excludes tax, gratuity & Eventbrite fee)
https://autumnvegetarianfeastwinedinner.eventbrite.comMusic on the Patio with Randy Black Entertainment
Randy Black Entertainment brings to us a fantastic music mix of classic rock, country, contemporary, and originals and a long history of professional work. Feel free to bring a picnic or choose from our selection of noshing food to pair with your wine picks. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/November 2016
Special Wine Tasting Event
Prince Michel Winery in Leon, Virginia will host a wine tasting party on behalf of the Museum of Culpeper History from 5:30-8pm. Admission is free, and the event will consist of wine tastings of three specially labelled wines, finger foods, a live DJ, and a chance to win a craft brew dinner in your own home. The evening is sponsored by Cintas.
Wine tastings are free, and you may be purchase more by the glass or bottle during the event; proceeds from these sales will go to the Museum – Prince Michel’s charity for the month of November. Join your friends on Friday evening for fun, food and great libations! No reservations required; free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Museum at 540-829-1749.
Music on the Patio with Tom Guidice at DuCard Vineyards
Tom Guidice has been performing for us at DuCard now for several years and we loved him so much we even hired him in the tasting room! Today Tom gets to share with us his great blend of talent and love of music. Come join us on the patio (or by the fireside) for a lovely afternoon of wine, music, and beautiful Fall scenery. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Fall Winemaker’s Brunch at DuCard Vineyards
Harvest season will be the theme for this gourmet event featuring catered local cuisine by l’étoile Catering in Charlottesville. We’ll enjoy an elegant meal paired with DuCard wines, plus music through brunch with harpist Vicky Lee. Limited seating and advance reservations are required. $59 per person not including tax & gratuity. 15% discount for Wine Club members. See link for reservations.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/harvestbrunchreservation.htmlMusic by the Fireside with Annie Stokes at DuCard Vineyards
Join us for live music by the fireside with Annie Stokes who hails from the NoVa/Shenandoah Valley Area. Annie is talented not only with guitar and vocals but also with the ukulele and mandolin, and will entertain you with classic rock, country, bluegrass, and acoustic renditions of popular songs along with originals. All that and a glass of wine spells a fabulous afternoon at DuCard! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Black Friday Party w/music by Mattie Fuller at DuCard Vineyards
Take a break from the crowds to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains with a great bottle of wine. Enjoy the live music of Mattie Fuller from 2-5pm. But hey, if you still have to do some shopping, all our merchandise will be on sale 20% off just for you! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/December 2016
Customer Appreciation Day w/music by Jason Burke at DuCard Vineyards
As the year draws to a close we take this opportunity to say Thank You to all our customers for all your support. We’ll have live music by Jason Burke whose music is inspired by American and British rock, folk, and California country from 2 to 5pm, merchandise on sale, and special gifts for everyone. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Christmas in Provence Wine Dinner
Save the date! December 11th 2016
Meet & Greet 12:30 Dinner 1:00pm – 4:30pm
The holidays are fast approaching, and this is the perfect way to begin the Christmas season. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the traditions of Provence. Our holiday wine dinner features both traditional and regional fare from the South of France prepared by our Chef Steven Farrell. This is the perfect holiday celebration to enjoy with family & friends by the crackling fire. Join us as we celebrate the end of the year and the joy of the season. $135 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
We can’t think of a better way to spend a cozy Sunday! Call 540.837.1375 for reservations.
Christmas Eve at L’Auberge Provencale
Save the date! December 24th 2016
Reservations begin at 5:30pm
Start your Christmas early at the Inn where we will be celebrating a merry Christmas Eve in Provence! Our halls will be decked and the fires will be crackling to keep you feeling the warmth of the season with friends and family. Find comfort in the afternoon while you sit fireside, enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider and explore an assortment of 13 Christmas desserts from Provence. Join us for a magical dinner created by Chef Steven Ferrell, featuring a twist on traditional seasonal favorites for a special prefix five course menu ($98) along our chefs tasting menu ($125), plus tax & gratuity. Better yet, enjoy a leisurely morning the following day as Santa delivers a fabulous continental breakfast to your door followed by complimentary late departure on Christmas day – our special Christmas gift!
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Save the date! December 31st 2016
1st seating 5:30 – 6:30pm & 2nd seating 8:30 – 10:00pm
Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. We will be offering our 5 course and Chef’s tasting menus featuring the finest of the season from the region. Our 1st seating is great for guests who want to be out and about later in the evening for travel, light showcases, and more. 1st seating 5 course ($98), chef tasting menu ($125). Our second seating is for our night owl’s who stay late to enjoy an included toast of champagne for Auld Lang Syne at midnight, and dance the night away in our new bar & lounge! 2nd seating 5 course ($115), chef tasting menu ($145), plus tax & gratuity.
Call 540.837.1375 or book your stay online for the final celebration of 2016!