Unique Getaways

Wine Snob Weekends

August 13 -14 & August  27-28,2010

Wine snobs and wine snob “wannabes” are invited to participate in either of two fun wine-centric weekends, Aug. 13 and 14, and Aug. 27 and 28, offered by Inn at Westwood Farm and The Inns at Montpelier.

Your Westwood Wine Snob Weekend will include:
Luxury accommodations for two on Friday and Saturday, Virginia wine and lite appetizers upon arrival,  morning coffee & tea at your door, gourmet breakfast each morning, seasonal flower arrangement in your room, hand milled soaps, Yves Delorme terry robes and slippers and of course, the usual Inn at Westwood Farm pampering. Then there are the unique Virginia wine tastings, transportation to all events, classes and creative regional fine cuisine. 

Wine Snob Weekends start on Friday evening with a reception highlighting several Virginia sparkling wines. After Saturday morning’s gourmet breakfast, the day offers a full range of fun activities and lunch. Evening wine tastings and discussion in the vineyard at Meander Plantation followed by dinner in the Inn's acclaimed restaurant.

The weekend events in detail...

Friday Evening:

 "Who has the Best Bubbles” ~ Comparison tasting of Virginia sparkling wines with and hors d’oeuvres buffet at Mayhurst Inn.

Saturday:

“Wine 101 Grapes to Glass” ~ General wine knowledge class and discussion led by wine snob, wine instructor and lecturer Warren Dunn here at Inn at Westwood Farm.

“Wine Pairings” ~ General discussion on pairings along with Virginia wine and local cheese tasting at Holladay House.

“Picnic and Porch Wine” ~ Al fresco lunch with light summery “porch” wines at Ridgeview Bed and Breakfast.

“Blind Tasting” ~ Imagine tasting Virginia’s finest wines from a paper bag!  There will be wine, fun and prizes at Inn at Poplar Hill.

  “How to Host a Wine Tasting Party” ~ Learn how-to in your own home with session at Chestnut Hill

Dinner at the Vineyard ~ Pre-dinner wine and conversation with wine makers in the Inn at Meander Plantation vineyard, followed by five-course, candlelight wine-paired dinner in the Inn’s dining room.

Sunday:

 Pick up Complimentary Winery Tasting Coupons & Touring Guide at Ebenezer House.

Northern tour ~ Sweely Estate Winery, Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, Old House Vineyards, Gray Ghost Vineyards and Pearmund Cellars
Southern tour ~ Sweely Estate Winery,  Barboursville Vineyards, Horton Vineyards and Keswick Vineyard

Price: $850

For reservations, please call us at 888.661.1293