Drinking Local: Wines Across Virginia

Since the first European settlers landed in the state, there have been dreamers keen on creating an internationally acclaimed wine industry in Virginia. Perhaps the most famous of these dreamers was Thomas Jefferson, who saw the potential of the land to support an agricultural industry that could fund a revolution and legitimize the United States as a key member in the global economy. While Jefferson was able to inspire the beginnings of Virginia Wine production, the development of the industry he dreamed of was not accomplished in his lifetime. In fact, it wasn't until the past decade or so that Virginia wines started to truly impress wine experts from around the world. Today, as prestigious and knowledgable winemakers flock to the region, and investors fund critical improvements in technologies and facilities, we have front row seats to the development of that same industry that so many before us have worked towards. The wines being made in our state are starting to turn heads, and if we pay attention, we could witness the development of a fine wine region here in our own backyard.

Join us for a casual seated wine class where we will go over the history, growth, and major successes of the Virginia Wine Industry while sipping wines from across the appelations of at Planet Wine. At this class, our Wine Director, Erin Dudley, will show off bottles from our state to be proud of while she converts even the most discerning of sippers into true fans of Virginia Wine.

Included with your ticket:

• Seated wine class with certified sommelier and Neighborhood Restaurant Group Wine Director, Erin Dudley CSW
• Tasting of six fine wines from across Virginia
• Small serving of cheese to accompany your tasting

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