Chesapeake Bay Wine Press > Events
01.27.10 |
Valentine’s Winemaker’s Dinner - Feb 13, 2010
A special Valentine’s weekend treat. Enjoy fine wine and food with a presentation by the winemaker at Belle Mount Vineyards. Learn about the wines and the way they enhance your enjoyment of the meal. |
01.20.09 |
March 4th - Wine and Tourism Conference for Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Region
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Belle Mount Vineyards, Warsaw, VA The Northern Neck Tourism Council will sponsor a wine-related conference to help regional businesses develop agri-tourism relationships with the regional wine trail. A panel of speakers will provide an update on wine tourism and present various perspectives on the industry. Wines from the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail will be featured in tastings and a wine pairing dinner along with a special wine glass demonstration by Arthur Roberts of Bay Etching & Imprinting. The conference will begin with a social hour in a meet and greet format. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the people behind the many tourism-related organizations in the area. This will also be an opportunity to view displays and distribute important handouts. Patty Held, a wine tourism professional, will provide a presentation on the success of wine tourism in Hermann MO and Amy Ciarametaro, from the Virginia Wine Marketing Board, will discuss the potential to capitalize on wine tourism in Virginia. Albert Pollard, Delegate, will speak on the positive effects of tourism and Senator Richard Stuart will discuss the relationship of tourism to economic development. With networking opportunities and increased industry awareness the event appeals to a broad range of local businesses. Tourism dollars touch everyone in the region and special invitations will be sent to local retail merchants, hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, resorts, tourism commissions, government representatives, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Supervisors and local media. The evening will conclude with an announcement by George Beckett of the Northern Neck Tourism Council on the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers campaign and the commemorative wine promotion. George will also help coordinate the partnering of regional groups and associations with the tourism efforts. Interested in attending the event? For cost and reservations contact Belle Mount Vineyards at 804-333-4700 or email Catherine Petrie |
12.18.08 |
Valentine’s Chocolate & Wine Pairings
February 13th-15th |
12.12.08 |
Holiday Open House at Ingleside
Oak Grove, Virginia: Dec. 13 & 14, 2008 Celebrate the holidays with a visit to Ingleside’s Gift Shop, often referred to as, “The best at a Virginia winery.” Purchase unique presents and of course, a special wine. There will be refreshments and mulled wine to put you in the holiday spirit. 10-5 Sat. 12-5 Sun. 804-224-8687 |
