tasting Archives - The Williamsburg Winery


Williamsburg Winery’s 2019 Petit Verdot Reserve Achieves a Coveted Spot in 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Case

Wine

Williamsburg, Virginia — Cheers to the Williamsburg’s Winery’s 2019 Petit Verdot Reserve! This full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and layers of dark chocolate and vanilla earned a coveted… Continue reading Williamsburg Winery’s 2019 Petit Verdot Reserve Achieves a Coveted Spot in 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® Case


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


Don’t Forget the Wine When Planning Your Picnic

Eat Local, Food, Wine

With spring in the air, it’s time to plan for a picnic. Whatever’s in your basket, don’t forget to pack a bottle of wine from the Williamsburg Winery. Kenny Bumbaco,… Continue reading Don’t Forget the Wine When Planning Your Picnic


Rediscover the World’s Most Ancient Fermented Beverage at Silver Hand

Culture, Date Night, Eat Local

This is another in a series of posts highlighting The Williamsburg Taste the Trail Package that offers guests at Wedmore Place an opportunity to explore multiple award-winning wine, craft beers… Continue reading Rediscover the World’s Most Ancient Fermented Beverage at Silver Hand


Winter Blending and Bottling Notes Give Nod to 2019 Reserves Including a Merlot in Class of its Own

Behind the Scenes, Events, Wine

Even with the vineyards dormant, the Williamsburg Winery is bustling this winter with the typical buzz surrounding blending and bottling. It’s one of the busiest periods at the winery topped… Continue reading Winter Blending and Bottling Notes Give Nod to 2019 Reserves Including a Merlot in Class of its Own


A New Way to Enjoy a Flight of Wine at the Williamsburg Winery

Wine

Sit. Sip. Savor. Take part in a new tasting experience at the Williamsburg Winery ‘s Susan Constant Hall, adjacent to the Retail Wine Shop. “We’re changing from the standard tasting… Continue reading A New Way to Enjoy a Flight of Wine at the Williamsburg Winery


Red Wine Braised Pork

Recipes

Perfect for this time of year, this recipe can be made using a Dutch Oven or slow-cooker and used for different preparations. We have served it over pasta, wrapped in… Continue reading Red Wine Braised Pork


How to Host Your Own Blind Wine Tasting

How To, Wine

So you want to host a blind tasting, eh? Maybe you’ve heard of them through articles, maybe you want to continue your palate education, maybe you’ve watched Somm recently and… Continue reading How to Host Your Own Blind Wine Tasting


5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Dinner Reservations

Date Night

Love is in the air! Dinner is always a classic date idea, but why not consider something without a reservation? Whether you are celebrating with a significant other, family, friends,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Dinner Reservations


5 Ways to get Engaged at The Williamsburg Winery

Behind the Scenes, Events, Inside the Winery, Wine

It’s finally time to plan for the moment, the moment you ask the One to marry you. You’ve got your perfect person, you have the ring, now you just need… Continue reading 5 Ways to get Engaged at The Williamsburg Winery


Rare Fermented Beverage Release

Behind the Scenes, Inside the Winery, Wine

​We love wine, obviously. And we love making wine. But we also understand that sometimes, you want to try something different. Even our winemaker, Matthew Meyer, likes experimenting with new techniques,… Continue reading Rare Fermented Beverage Release


What We’re Drinking: An inside look at what Wessex Hundred team members are imbibing

Behind the Scenes, Wine

Vice President of Marketing, Michael Kimball, is drinking… BEAUJOLAIS “Gamay allll the Beaujolais!!! I’m currently obsessing about Cru Beaujolais. Beaujolais (100% Gamay) in general gets an unfair rap here in… Continue reading What We’re Drinking: An inside look at what Wessex Hundred team members are imbibing


Love, Memory, and the Inspiration Behind Great Cooking

Behind the Scenes, Fine Dining, Food

Images by Phaedra Hise We all have our own “Madeleine moment.” That feeling that Proust captured so well, with the single bite of tea cake transporting the novelist’s hero back… Continue reading Love, Memory, and the Inspiration Behind Great Cooking


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

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