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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival

November 19, 2011

      "Wine...a necessary of life with me." Thomas Jefferson

Join us for the third annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival on Saturday, November 19th at Jefferson's secluded retreat, Poplar Forest. An annual favorite, the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival showcases the finest Virginia wines. Local artisans, craft vendors and food vendors round out the authentic experience.

November 19, 2011
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jefferson is considered the "father of Virginia wine," importing wines from Europe and attempting to establish vineyards in Virginia more than 200 years ago. Although largely unsuccessful in his day, his vision has been realized by talented wine makers throughout the state of Virginia. Not long ago Travel and Leisure magazine proclaimed Virginia one of five up-and-coming wine regions (along with areas of Chile, Italy, Spain and New Zealand). What better place to start the exploration of Jefferson and Virginia wine, than at Jefferson's Poplar Forest.

Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door On-line ticket sales end 5:00pm Thursday 11/17/2011 Advance ticket sales at Poplar Forest Museum Shop and other outlets end 5:00pm Friday Day of ticket prices effective 5:01pm Friday
Celebrate Jefferson’s passion for wine! The festival will feature Virginia wineries, artisans and local food purveyors, musical entertainment and more.  Tickets now available (http://thomasjeffersonwinefestival.eventbrite.com/) and the following participating locations.

Bedford Welcome Center / Bedford
Bedford Welcome Center / Forest
Aylor’s
Basket Case
Lynchburg Welcome Center
Poplar Forest Museum Shop

House tours will be available throughout the day at a reduced rate. Tasting tickets include a complimentary wine glass. Must be 21 years or older to taste wines. Festival will occur rain or shine. All activities will be held in heated spaces.

Our Partners:

    

The Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival is generously sponsored by: 

Wineries:

LeoGrande Winery
White Rock Vineyards & Winery
Peaks of Otter Winery
Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
Savoy-Lee Winery
DelFosse Vineyards & Winery
Jefferson Vineyards
Gabriele Rausse Winery
Barboursville Vineyards
Rebec Vineyards
Sans Soucy Vineyards & Winery
Sugarleaf Winery
Veritas Winery
Wintergreen Winery
Albemarle Ciderworks
Virginia Mountain Vineyards
Stone Mountain Vineyards
Château Morrisette


Craft vendors:

SES Leather
Sticks & Stones
Spice Rack Chocolates
Let's Wine
Woodworking By Design
Christopher Mize Paintings
JB Glass Designs
Brian Lacy Pottery
Herb Works
Eugenio
Studio 43
Pints o' Plenty
Just Liz

Food vendors:

Liberty Station
Primo Wood-Fired Oven
Meriwether-Godsey
Babcock House
Gregory's Grill
Buffalo Wild Wings Wingmobile
Monkee Joes

Hotel packages are available at the following locations. Please contact them directly for details:
Craddock Terry Hotel (434) 455-1500
Days Inn at River Ridge Mall (434) 847-8655
Wingate by Wyndham (434) 845-1700

All reservations are final.

Poplar Forest is open to the public seven days a week, March 15 through December 15 (closed Thanksgiving Day). Group tours are available year-round by appointment.