Seating #1 from 12-1:30pm
Seating #2 from 3-4:30pm
Always a sell-out, Valley Road Vineyard’s Meritage Wine Vertical takes wine lovers on a journey through the five Meritage vintages that are now in our Wine Library -- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019.
CEO Stan Joynes will describe the inspiration for these five vintages of VRV's beloved Meritage wines. Sommelier Alyson Muff will delve into the history of Bordeaux blends, and guide you through an educational and entertaining tasting. And Vineyard Consultant Grayson Poats will be on hand for those who love to delve into the vineyard nuances that influenced the wines.
This is a rare opportunity to taste a number of VRV’s medal-winning Bordeaux blends, all of which will be pulled from the Library and be available to taste – as well as to purchase -- only during this special event:
• 2019 Meritage – Library (2023 Virginia Governor's Cup Silver Medal winner)
• 2017 Meritage – Library (2021 and 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup Silver Medal winner)
• 2016 Meritage – Library (2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Silver Medal winner)
• 2015 Meritage – Library (2018 and 2019 Virginia Governor's Cup Silver Medal winner)
• 2014 Meritage – Library (2018 and 2019 Virginia Governor's Cup Silver Medal winner)
The cost per person for Wine Club members is $49.00 plus tax.
The cost for non-members is $59.00, plus tax.
A few changes this year:
A cheese and charcuterie display will be available to complement your tastings
Your choice of two sessions of 1-1/2 hour each (seating at each is limited)
A special surprise Tasting that let's YOU be the judge!