Savor a seven-vintage vertical tasting of one of Valley Road Vineyards’ finest wines, Petit Verdot, Virginia’s “Big Red.”

CEO Stan Joynes and Sommelier Alyson Muff will take you on a journey, beginning with the provenance of this “noble Bordeaux” varietal.

You will learn how conditions in the vineyard contributed to the characteristics of each of the seven Petit Verdot vintages you will taste. They will then lead you through the techniques of approaching, tasting, savoring, and comparing these beautiful and full-bodied wines.

This is a rare opportunity to taste VRV’s medal-winning Petit Verdot wines, and six vintages that have been placed in our Library and are available only during this special event.

• 2014 Petit Verdot – Library (Gold Medalist, 2017 Virginia Governor’s Cup; 2017 Governor’s Cup Case Wine)

• 2015 Petit Verdot – Library

• 2016 Petit Verdot – Library (Silver Medalist, 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup)

• 2017 Petit Verdot – Library

• 2018 Petit Verdot – Library

• 2019 Petit Verdot – Library

• Silver Medalist, 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup

• Silver Medalist, 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup

• Silver Medalist, 2023 Monticello Cup

• 2020 Petit Verdot – Currently served in our Tasting Room

• Gold Medalist, 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup

A cheese and charcuterie display will be available to complement your tastings.

Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned!