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Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington's estate.

Public ticket sale begins July 18, 2022.

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Add to Calendar 10/07/2022 18:00:00 10/07/2022 21:00:00 America/New_York Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington's estate.

Public ticket sale begins July 18, 2022.

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The wine festival takes place rain or shine, and all sales are final with no refunds. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

Dates

October 7-9, 2022
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost

Friday: Member $49; Non-Member $59
Saturday: Member $53; Non-Member $63
Sunday: Member $43; Non-Member $53

Located At

East Lawn

Sample Virginia-Made Wines

Bring a blanket and relax on the East Lawn overlooking the Potomac River.
Sample wines from Virginia wineries.
Meet George & Lady Washington on Piazza.
The Shops at Mount Vernon and Wine Valet Service are open until 8:45 p.m.
The first floor, second floor and cellar of the Mansion will be open until 8:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon can be accessed from the Washington, DC metro by car or by public transportation. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.

No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.

Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn will be available for purchase. Credit cards are accepted for concessions.

Due to several wineries experiencing staffing issues, a select few have canceled at the last minute, and we currently have twelve wineries in attendance. We recognize that this lower number of wineries will affect the wait times in the tasting tent, and we encourage guests to make bottle purchases from their favorite wineries and relax on the East Lawn to enjoy their wine purchases with family & friends.

Your purchase of tickets supports the mission and preservation of Mount Vernon, yet we also want to do our best to provide you with a quality experience.

If you have questions or concerns, please get in touch with our ticketing office at 703.780.2000, which is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or email tickets@mountvernon.org.

Participating Wineries

Barboursville Vineyards - Barboursville, VA
Chateau Morrisette Winery - Meadows of Dan, VA
Effingham Manor Winery - Nokesville, VA
Gray Ghost Vineyards - Amissville, VA
Horton Vineyards - Gordonsville, VA
Ingleside Vineyards - Oak Grove, VA
Jefferson Vineyards - Charlottesville, VA
Mountain Cove Vineyards - Lovingston, VA
Narmada Winery - Amissville, VA
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery - Maurertown, VA
Philip Carter - Hume, VA
Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery - Leon, VA

VIP Tables

VIP Tables

VIP tables include:

Admission for 12 people
Three bottles of Mount Vernon house wine
A charcuterie tray
A fruit tray
A dessert platter
Private waiter service

Member VIP Tables

Fruit and Cheese Boxes

Fruit and Cheese Boxes

Purchase fruit and cheese boxes in advance.

The fruit and cheese box contains:

Salami
Pepperoni
Fontina
Smoked Gouda
Oranges
Strawberries
Grapes
Blackberries
Celery Sticks
Cherry Tomatoes
Broccoli
6” Soft Roll
Brownie

Add fruit and cheese boxes To Your Ticket

Additional Food Options

Additional Food Options

Concessions will also be available inside both tasting tents.

Hot Items

Jumbo Hot Dog - $6
Pulled Pork Sandwich - $9
½ Smoked Sub with Peppers and Onions - $10
Chili Cup - $6
Chili and Cheese Nachos - $9
Fried Cheese Curds with Marinara - $9
Bavarian Pretzel - $12 (add cheese - $1)
Buffalo Chicken Dip with Baguette - $8

Cold Items

Half Baguette with Hummus - $6
Fruit & Cheese Box - $8
Charcuterie Box - $10
Smoked Salmon & Boursin Cheese on a French Baguette - $12
Fattoush Sandwich (marinated olives, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and romaine lettuce stuffed in a pocket pita bread) - $11
Shrimp Roll - $14
Chicken Salad Sandwich - $8
Tomato Feta Salad - $9
Chicken Caesar - $9
Plain Baguette - $3

Snacks

Assorted Chips - $2
Kettle Corn - $2
Jumbo Seasonal Cookies - $3

Beverages

Soda - $2
Dasani Water - $3
Powerade - $3
Iced Tea - $3

What to Expect This Year

Wines Available

Tastings are included with your ticket. Bottles are also available for sale (prices listed below).

AmRhein Wine Cellars

2019 Pinot Grigio - Crisp and refreshing with apple and lemon with a touch of almond on a lingering finish. $19
2019 Petite Manseng – Rich creamy apricot flavors lead to subtle spice note and a touch of sweet caramel on the finish. $23
2016 Aglianico – Medium bodied Italian style red wine features bright cherry flavors with smooth tannins. $25
2019 Blush – Sweet rosé style with loads of honeydew, strawberries, and blueberries with a hint of orange zest. $19
Ruby – A decadently sweet red blend flavored with raspberries and chocolate. $17
Sangria – A delicious blend of wine, fruit juices, and carbonation that is sweet and fruity. $17

Delfosse Vineyards & Winery

2016 Grand Cru Reserve - Gold Medal – Virginia Governor’s Cup - Aromas of honeysuckle and pineapple; big stone fruit flavors. $25 per bottle
2017 Deer Rock White - Gold Medal – Virginia Governor’s Cup - Floral, bright, and fruity with a slightly sweet finish. $19 per bottle
2015 Grinning Fox - Silver Medal – Virginia Governor’s Cup - Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot; bright cherries, plum, earth, spice. $27 per bottle
2014 Screaming Hawk Meritage - Gold Medal – Monticello Wine Cup - Aromas of raspberry and leather; strawberry, spice, and firm tannins. $36 per bottle
2017 Hippie Chick - Silver Medal – Virginia Governor’s Cup - Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, and Bing Cherry. Berryful, chocolatey, and sweet. $23 per bottle

Fox Meadow Winery

2019 Chardonnay – Barrel fermented & aged; fuji apple, pineapple and mango. $25 per bottle
2019 Blue Mountain Mist – Honey and tropical fruit; semi-dry. $21 per bottle
2017 Meritage - Black fruit, mulled spice and white pepper. $26 per bottle
Freezeland Red – Blueberry and plum; sweet. $20 per bottle

Gray Ghost Vineyards

Romantic Rosé - Vibrant and refreshing, a dry wine with strawberry and raspberry notes. $20 per bottle
2018 Chardonnay - Lovely balance of fruit and oak. Apple, pear and vanilla flavors. $20 per bottle
2019 Vidal Blanc - Crisp and fruity with flavors of citrus and honeydew melon. $19 per bottle
2019 Gewurztraminer - Spicy white wine with a hint of sweetness, perfect for fall. $25 per bottle
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - Elegant and refined with blackberry notes and smooth finish. $29 per bottle
2017 Ranger Reserve - A complex and bold Bordeaux blend with dark berry notes and a velvet finish. $32 per bottle

Horton Vineyards

Sparkling

Suil - Sparkling Viognier - This is a dry sparkling wine that has clean green apple flavors with a crisp palate cleansing finish. $35 per bottle
Knots and Shuttles - Sparkling Tannat - Dry red wine, deep garnet color with berry aromas and a lingering effervescent finish. $45 per bottle

White Wines

2017 Rkatsiteli - A Georgian grape, 100% Stainless steel, dry fruit forward with mineral notes and a citrus finish. $20 per bottle

Red Wines

Titfortat - 100% barrel aged Touriga Nacional – a dry red wine that has bold, dark fruit flavours followed by tannins with an earthy mid- palate and spicy finish. $20 per bottle
Petit Verdot 2016 - 100% barrel aged in French oak. Heavy blackberry notes transition into smoky coffee flavors. This is a deep hardy red with a smooth finish. $30 per bottle

Dessert

Eden - 100% locally sourced apples pressed into juice brought to Horton for fermentation, filtering and bottling. $12 per bottle

Available for Bottle Sale Only

Nebbiolo Rose 2019 - $25
Strawberry - $15
2017 Vintage Port - $25
2019 Viognier - $20
2018 Norton - $18

Ingleside Vineyards

Offering volume discounts: $1 off per bottle with purchase of 3 or more bottles; 10% off on case purchases (12+ bottles)

Pinot Grigio 2018 - This fruit-forward Pinot Grigio offers a nice mid-palate balance with a crisp, clean finish. $18 per bottle
Chardonnay Reserve 2018 - Oak fermentation and aging add complexity without overwhelming the fruit in this dry Chardonnay. $24 per bottle
Blue Crab Blanc - A fruit-forward white that complements a wide range of cuisine, including local seafoods. $18 per bottle
Right Bank 2018 - This handcrafted red blend was inspired by wines produced on the right bank of the Gironde River in Bordeaux, France. $24 per bottle
Petit Verdot 2015 - This full-bodied red features velvety tannins and bright acidity on the palate. $35 per bottle
Red Drum - An easy-drinking red with a slightly sweet finish. May be served chilled or room temperature. $18 per bottle

Lake Anna Winery

Barrel Select Chardonnay - Classic European style oak aged with hints of English toffee and caramel apples underscored with tropical fruit tones that add elegance to this mouth-filling barrel fermented Chardonnay. (95% Chardonnay, 5% Seyval). $22 per bottle
Totally White - 2018 - No green apples, ripe peaches, trouble touches or subtle hints, just a fine selectoin of the best whites. 1% residual sugar. Seyval, and Muscat. $16 per bottle
Eros (2019 New First Release) - The Greek God of Love, the Eros wine is a crisp and dry Rose’ refreshes on each sip. (Seyval, Muscat, Cab Franc). $18 per bottle
Spotsylvania Claret - Bright Cherry tinged with herb and raspberry flavors make this medium bodied ruby garnet colored red appealing to a broad range of wine drinkers. The lively acidity helps it pair with a diverse assortment of foods. (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, 0.95 residual sugar.) $16 per bottle
Petit Verdot - This Petit Verdot is rich and dark, typical of this variety. 100% estate grown, it is full bodied and expresses blackberry and licorice flavors augmented with French Oak for 24 months. $32 per bottle
Lake Side Sunset - Sociable and fun, this light, fruity, semi-dry wine is refreshing with spicy dishes, ham, fruit, and soft cheeses. Excellent before dinner or with dessert. (Seyval, Muscat, Dornfelder, 4.5% residual sugar). $16 per bottle
Concerto - A harmonious concert of aromas, flavors, and textures. This Chambourcin based wine is enhanced with a bit of tartness and richness from the montmorency cherry from Michigan.(Chambourcin , Cab Franc, Merlot, Montmorency Cherry juice, residual sugar 4.5%). $18 per bottle

North Mountain Vineyard & Winery

2017 Zweigelt Dry Rosé - Austrian varietal. Berry fruits, cherry, herbal. Deep salmon color. $20 per bottle
2019 Zweigelt Dry Red - Light-bodied Red. Austrian varietal. Firm acidity. Notes of currant, raspberry, herbaceous sage. $25 per bottle
Oktoberfest - White Blend. Lightly sweet, floral aromas, honeydew melon notes. $20 per bottle
Virginia Apple Wine - Lightly sweet. Aromas and flavors of freshly harvested Shenandoah Valley apples. $15 per bottle
Spiced Holiday Red Wine - Based on a traditional sweet German Glühwein. Cinnamon and clove. $25 per bottle

Philip Carter Winery

Offering volume discounts: 1-2 bottles: 10% off, 3-5 bottles: 20% off, 6-11 bottles: 30% off, 12 + bottles: 40% off

2015 Shirley Chardonnay - Delightfully refreshing, lightly oaked. Citrus and pear notes. $30 (Discount: $27)
2019 Gov. Fauquier - Vidal Blanc. Tropical fruit notes. 2% Residual Sugar. $24 (Discount: $21.60)
2019 Nomini Hall Cabernet Franc - Spicy and peppery. Medium-bodied with low tannins. $29 (Discount: $26.10)
2019 Ten Vines Old Vine Zinfandel - Big and bold Zinfandel. Fruit forward with well-integrated tannins. $42 (Discount: $37.80)

Seating

Seating

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or small lawn chair to sit on the East Lawn. Seating is not provided.

Tents, tables, pop-ups, grills, beach or free-standing umbrellas, coolers, and glass containers are not permitted.

Face Coverings

Face Coverings

Face masks are recommended indoors for all persons, vaccinated or unvaccinated.

Face masks are required for all unvaccinated guests.

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