food and wine pairing Archives - The Williamsburg Winery


Gal-entines Wine & Chocolate…A Perfect Pair

Join us for a special “Gal-entines” tasting on Thursday, February 16th! Enjoy a special selection of Williamsburg Winwery wines paired with Virginia’s Finest Chocolates by Mary. 6PM – 7PM $30… Continue reading Gal-entines Wine & Chocolate…A Perfect Pair


SOLD OUT: Valentine’s Day Dinner

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic wine-paired meal here at the Gabriel Archer Tavern! We are now accepting reservations for our special Valentine’s Day Dinner. For reservations, please call 757-564-8869.… Continue reading SOLD OUT: Valentine’s Day Dinner


Chef’s Notebook Series

Enjoy a culinary experience like no other! This special evening is capped at no more than 36 guests and, unlike the larger banquet-style dinners hosted by the winery, the Chef’s… Continue reading Chef’s Notebook Series


5 Musts to Add to Your Williamsburg Winery To-Do List

Date Night, Eat Local, Food, Stay, Wine

Whether you spend a few hours or stay overnight, the Williamsburg Winery located among more than 400 acres of green space on the Wessex Hundred Farm offers a wonderful respite… Continue reading 5 Musts to Add to Your Williamsburg Winery To-Do List


Visit the Williamsburg Winery Year-round to Celebrate the Uniqueness of the Seasons

Culture, Date Night, Eat Local, Events, Food, Holidays, Stay, Wine

As the weather changes, so does the Williamsburg Winery. Visit year-round to experience the seasons at the lovely Wessex Hundred Farm. Start this month by booking the Romantic Winter Escape… Continue reading Visit the Williamsburg Winery Year-round to Celebrate the Uniqueness of the Seasons


SOLD OUT – Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Delicious Style at the Gabriel Archer Tavern!

SOLD OUT Celebrate New Year’s Eve in delicious style at the Gabriel Archer Tavern! Saturday, December 31 5 PM to 8 PM $80 per person + tax & gratuity Wine… Continue reading SOLD OUT – Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Delicious Style at the Gabriel Archer Tavern!


The Homestead Epicurean Classic

The Homestead Epicurean Classic Friday, November 11, 2022 – Sunday, November 13, 2022 The Omni Homestead Resort 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, VA, USA A Luxury Weekend Celebrating Virginia’s Wine… Continue reading The Homestead Epicurean Classic


Francophile Wine Dinner at the Varia

Francophile Wine Dinner at the Varia Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 – 8:30 PM 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA You’re invited to an unforgettable “Francophile” wine dinner at Varia! Winemaker… Continue reading Francophile Wine Dinner at the Varia


SOLD OUT: Chef’s Notebook Series: Southern Heritage

SOLD OUT! Enjoy a culinary experience like no other! This four course meal will explore Southern cuisine with Chef Jake’s twist. This special evening is capped at no more than… Continue reading SOLD OUT: Chef’s Notebook Series: Southern Heritage


Seasonal Ingredients, Four Wines Highlight new Chef’s Notebook Dinner Series at Gabriel Archer Tavern

Eat Local, Food, Wine

Savor Virginia’s bounty on your plate as part of the Williamsburg Winery’s new Chef’s Notebook dinner series. The first of these monthly epicurean journeys will be offered on Thursday, Feb.… Continue reading Seasonal Ingredients, Four Wines Highlight new Chef’s Notebook Dinner Series at Gabriel Archer Tavern


Pair Oysters and Wine for a Succulent Evening

Eat Local, Food

Here’s how Bruce Vogt feels about oysters. “After God created the oyster, he didn’t need to evolve it any further because it was perfect!” says the owner of Big Island… Continue reading Pair Oysters and Wine for a Succulent Evening


The Legend of the Turkey & Brie Sandwich

Food, Recipes

The ingredients are simple.  House-roasted turkey.  Brie.  Granny Smith apple slices.  Lingonberry preserves.  Roasted garlic mayo.  French baguette.  When it all comes together, it’s the iconic Turkey & Brie sandwich… Continue reading The Legend of the Turkey & Brie Sandwich


Wine & Brine Lounge 4/8: Meet Ward Oyster Company

Behind the Scenes, Eat Local, Food, Wine

Renowned American food writer M.F.K. Fisher  wrote in her 1941 culinary classic, Consider the Oyster,  “American oysters differ as much as American people.” Not only do American oysters differ considerably… Continue reading Wine & Brine Lounge 4/8: Meet Ward Oyster Company


Why We’re Getting Fresh and Local with a Tasting Menu

Eat Local, Fine Dining, Food, Wine

Multi-course “tasting menus” are the newest dining trend in DC and New York, and one restaurant is even offering a tasting menu in Richmond. Chef Ian Robbins thinks it’s time… Continue reading Why We’re Getting Fresh and Local with a Tasting Menu


Wine & Brine Lounge 4/1: Meet Captain Danny Crabbe – Fat ‘n Happy Oyster Company

Eat Local, Food, Wine

With 40 million oysters sold last year, Virginia is the largest producer of farm-raised and wild oysters in the U.S. The diversity of oysters found in rivers and creeks along… Continue reading Wine & Brine Lounge 4/1: Meet Captain Danny Crabbe – Fat ‘n Happy Oyster Company


A Winemaker’s Guide to Thanksgiving Wine Pairing

Food, Holidays, Recipes, Wine

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all of the wonderfulness in your life. It’s a time to eat delicious food, celebrate family traditions and, of course, enjoy local libations. The… Continue reading A Winemaker’s Guide to Thanksgiving Wine Pairing


Thanks be to the Virginia Oyster

Eat Local, Food, Recipes, Wine

The oyster’s place at the Thanksgiving table is steeped in history. Oysters were served at the inaugural Thanksgiving feast and have been a significant symbol of this American tradition ever… Continue reading Thanks be to the Virginia Oyster


A SEE FOOD DIET OF SEAFOOD (& WINE!)

Eat Local, Food, Wine

The history of seafood in America is forever and indelibly linked to the history of Virginia. On April 26, 1607, Captain Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company colonists, including 104… Continue reading A SEE FOOD DIET OF SEAFOOD (& WINE!)

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