Photo courtesy of Ingleside Vineyards
The Spring Wine Festival is taking place soon at Mount Vernon!
As the federal government shutdown continues, George Washington’s Mount Vernon is offering weary Washingtonians a way to unwind – sipping Virginia’s finest wine on the banks of the historic Potomac River. Participants tste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington's estate.
Scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 – noon from 6 – 9 p.m., Mount Vernon is extending a 20% discount to its Fall Wine Festival for up to six tickets per transaction. Use the code FALLWINE20 at checkout.
Guests will enjoy:
• Tastings from 20 top Virginia wineries
• A commemorative Mount Vernon wine glass to take home
• Live music on the lawn as the sun sets over the Potomac
• Evening access to the Mansion
• A chance to meet General Washington himself, welcoming guests to his estate
Bring a blanket and relax on the East Lawn overlooking the beautiful views of the Potomac River. Sample wines from Virginia wineries and take home your very own commemorative wine glass (guests must be prepared to show identification for wine service).
Throughout the night, enjoy live music by Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders. Snap a photo with George Washington himself and take the opportunity to ask him historical questions about the General's life.
The wines taking part include:
- 8 Chains North Winery – Waterford, VA
- Effingham Manor Winery – Nokesville, VA
- Fox Meadow Winery – Linden, VA
- Gray Ghost Vineyards – Amissville, VA
- Hark Vineyards – Earlysville, VA
- Horton Vineyards – Gordonsville, VA
- Ingleside Vineyards – Oak Grove, VA
- Jolene Family Winery – Quinton, VA
- Molon Lave Vineyards and Winery - Warrenton, VA
- Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery – Faber, VA
- Muse Vineyards – Woodstock, VA
- Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards – Markham, VA
- Ox-Eye Vineyards – Staunton, VA
- Paradise Springs Winery – Clifton, VA
- Pearmund Cellars – Broad Run, VA
- Philip Carter Winery – Hume, VA
- Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery – Leon, VA
- Three Creeks Winery – Hamilton, VA
- The Winery at Bull Run - Centreville, VA
- Walsh Family Wine – Purcellville, VA
The three-day event takes place:
Friday
- General Public: $61
- Member: $48.80
Saturday (Sold Out)
- General Public: $66
- Member: $52.80
Sunday
- General Public: $50
- Member: $40
