Schedule of Events:

Friday, February 28, 2025

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Sparkling & Champagne Celebration at Beautiful Dover Hall.  Grand Tasting Included.

Celebrate the World's Love of Great Sparkling Wine & Champagne at Spectacular Dover Hall

We're taking this exceptional event to a whole new level for those who love sparkling wines and Champagnes.  Please join us at beautiful Dover Hall for this thoughtfully crafted wine and food celebration featuring the cuisine of acclaimed Executive Chef Leah Randolph, who won “Chef of the Year” in 2023 from the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association.

Emphasis on Champagne (from France) and Sparklers from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and Virginia

Savor an elite lineup of sparklers from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA, Italy, Champagne, France, Spain, Portugal, Oregon, Washington State and more. Highly regarded still wines will be available too.  Enjoy inventive, regionally-sourced Australian, New Zealand, Virginia, and Sonoma, CA-inspired bites to enhance your tasting experience.

New Venue & Menu in 2025

The jaw-dropping, gorgeous Dover Hall estate will put you in seventh heaven as you enjoy this classy walk-around event.  The sparkling wine and champagne selections will be curated by a collaboration between our team and Chad Hornik, co-owner of Dover Hall and a certified Sommelier.

Leah Randolph, Dover Hall's brilliant Executive Chef, who was “Chef of the Year” in 2023 as awarded by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association, will present an stunning menu of delicious bites.

Regions of Emphasis

While the Sparkling & Champagne Celebration features sparkling and still wines from around the world, Virginia sparklers will be well represented along with bottles from the Expo's 2025 Regions of Emphasis, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sonoma, CA.   The cuisine will also have a decidedly Australian, New Zealand and Virginia accent.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Gain entry to the Sparkling & Champagne Celebration at Dover Hall AND entry to the Walk-Around Grand Tasting: VIP/Early Sunday Special on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Main Street Station.

Taste 30+ highly regarded sparkling wines and champagne, premium still wines, and savor artisan bites to enhance your tasting experience.  Note that this is primarily a beverage event so please be sure to have a light meal before you arrive. 
 
Receive and keep a beautiful Stolzle crystal wine glass
 
Be permitted to park for free in the Dover Hall parking lot.
Stroll through beautiful Dover Hall. 
 
Be able to use the complimentary coat check.
 
Some seating will be available.

Dover Hall Estate
1500 Manakin Rd.,
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, 23103

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Signature Wine Dinner at Historic Shenandoah Mansions with Master Sommelier Ron Edwards

A Refined Dinner Experience at A Beautifully Restored Mansion
 
Please join Master Sommelier Ron Edwards as he guides you on a world tour, one delicious course at a time. Indulge in ten grape varietals from three continents and seven countries without leaving Virginia. This is a rare opportunity born of the collaboration between the Shenandoah Mansions' hospitality team and one of the world’s 279 Master Sommeliers.

You will enjoy a multi-course dinner harmonized with the wines Ron Edwards curated. As your tour guide, Ron will remove the mystery around food and wine pairing, relate the chosen wines to familiar wine styles, and entertain your wine-related questions.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with ten highly regarded wines from three continents and seven countries handpicked by Master Sommelier and Host Ron Edwards
Mr. Edwards will discuss the wines in detail and how they pair with the cuisine along with commentary from Shenandoah Mansions' Executive Chef

Important Information

All-inclusive
Limited to 35 guests
You may arrive anytime after 5:45 pm
All inclusive
Smart casual attire
21 and over 

Shenandoah Mansions
501 N Allen Ave,
Richmond, Virginia, 23220

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: A Nordic-Inspired Signature Wine Dinner at Stock Bistro & Bar

Savor Dinner In a Lovingly Restored Railroad Freight Terminal Turned Stylish Modern Furniture Gallery

Dine differently and savor nordic hospitality and cuisine in the elegant Txtur furniture gallery for a meal like no other.  This dinner experience will be a celebration of Nordic and Nordic-inspired dishes paired with a curated selection of delicious wines. 

Please join Chef Kevin Coleman for a unique culinary experience in a very special venue.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Kevin Coleman and his team paired with highly regarded wines 
Chef Coleman and wine consultant and educator Jeffrey Albright of Winebow, one of the country's premier wine distributors, will discuss the wine and food pairings in detail to enhance your dinner experience

Important Information

All-inclusive
Limited to 38 diners
You may arrive anytime after 5:15 pm
All inclusive
Smart casual attire
21 and over 

Stock Bistro & Bar
604 Hull St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23224

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Monday, March 3, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Baked Breads & Pastries Masterclass Seminar & Small Plate Wine Pairing at Sub Rosa

Two of America's Best Craft Bakers Demonstrate Their Skills & Lead You Through a Delicious Tasting***

Sub Rosa
620 N. 25th St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23223

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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Signature Wine Dinner at Fall Line Kitchen with Chef Peyton Powell & Master Sommelier Robert Jones

An Exquisite Dinner At One of Richmond's Newest and Best Restaurants Inspired by the Bounty of Virginia

Enjoy modern and traditional coastal and comfort favorites inspired by the food-ways of Virginia at this culinary tour de force led by Chef Peyton Powell and assisted by Master Sommelier Robert Jones, one of only 279 Master Sommelier's in the world.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Peyton Powell.  Wines matched to the cuisine by Master Sommelier Robert Jones.
Mr. Jones and Mr. Powell will discuss the wine and food pairings in detail to enhance your dinner experience

Important Information

All-inclusive
Limited to 30 diners
You may arrive anytime after 6:15 pm
All inclusive
Smart casual attire
21 and over

Fall Line Kitchen & Bar
500 E Broad St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Signature Wine Dinner at Pinky’s with Chef Steve DeRaffele & Barboursville Vineyards presented by Virginia Living

Savor a Modern Mediterranean Dinner Paired with Wine from Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia's Flagship Winery
Innovation is at the heart of Pinky's modern mediterranean menu, which features an eclectic selection of delectable tapas and larger dishes featuring ingredients primarily sourced from local farms and producers.  The dishes are, thematically, traditional but have a decidedly unique sensibility combining ingredients from several different regions of the Mediterranean into one luscious dish.

Please join Chef DeRaffele and the irrepressible Jason Tesauro of Barboursville Vineyards for a truly one-of-a-kind dinner experience.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a sumptuous multi-course wine dinner paired with Barboursville Vineyards wines
Savor the charm, dynamism and knowledge of Jason Tesauro who will discuss the wine and food pairing as each course is served

Pinky's
3015 Norfolk St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23230

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6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Signature Wine & Cognac Dinner at ML STEAK with Chef Michael Lindsey of Lillie Pearl

Enjoy Chef Michael Lindsey's Fresh Culinary Perspective at This Brilliant Artisanal Wine & Cognac Dinner
Please join acclaimed Chef Lindsey at his new steakhouse for a unique dinner experience featuring Guest Chef Gerald King and Pastry Chef Leonda Jiggets.  Expect fireworks in the kitchen and extraordinary flavors on your plate with french-ish and southern-tinged dishes that showcase the incredible talents of Chef Mike and his Guest Chefs.

Better yet, Chef Mike's dinner will introduce cognac - a first for any event at the Virginia Wine Expo - as part of your experience.  If this beverage category is new to you, please prepare yourself to be pleasantly surprised.  This rich, smooth, delicate brandy, named after a commune in France, offers ethereal flavors of nuts, fruits, caramel, honey, vanilla and other spices with no burn.  Savor Chef Mike's eclectic style and modern culinary interpretations while paying homage to his grandmothers Lillie Pearl and Hattie.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy an exquisite wine, cognac and food pairing dinner held at ML Steak, hosted by Chef Michael Lindsey of Lillie Pearl
You may arrive any time after 6:15 pm
Parking is available on the streets surrounding ML Steak
Dress is casual

ML STEAK Modern Chophouse
328 E Broad St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek

The Expo's Premier Wine Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek Led by John Turner of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Bacchanalia is the Expo's premier wine dinner promising a spectacular evening of elite wines and exquisite, locally sourced cuisine at historic and beautiful The Mill at Fine Creek, which is part of the Fine Creek Historic District where Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father, lived.   Featuring a masterful six-course dinner, a sparkling wine reception, elite wines taken from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates premier vineyards, you'll enjoy an unforgettable evening in an elegant setting that you will cherish for years to come.

A Collaboration Between The Mill at Fine Creek, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and the Virginia Wine Expo

The menu will be created by The Mill at Fine Creek's five chefs will be designed to pair with wines selected through a collaborative effort between The Mill's chefs and John Turner of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.   The menu will be influenced by the native cuisines of our 2025 international Regions of Emphasis' Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as well as Virginia.

If you want to see and touch history, you'll be able to look at and touch some of the bricks that used to be part of Peter Jefferson's home.  And you'll have an opportunity to walk the incredible, historic grounds and buildings.

Savor a sparkling wine reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by an exquisite seven-course dinner paired with 8+ premier wines.  Please join us for a decadent and very special culinary experience!

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Savor an exquisite all-inclusive, six-course wine pairing dinner, with presentation of wine and food pairings by The Mill at Fine Creek's chefs and
 
Enjoy a sparkling wine reception upon your arrival
 
Enjoy a keynote speech delivered by John Turner, Regional Sales Director, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
 
Enjoy walking around the historic The Mill at Fine Creek grounds
 
Take home a high-performance Stoelzle-Lausitz crystal wine glass

Important Information:

You may arrive any time after 6:00 pm
We can accommodate special dietary restrictions (please contact us prior to buying tickets)
There is ample parking on the grounds of The Mill at Fine Creek
Dress is smart casual

The Mill at Fine Creek
2434 Robert E Lee Rd,
Powhatan, Virginia, 23139

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6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Signature Wine Dinner at Penny’s Wine Shop

Inventive, Australian- and New Zealand-Inspired Small Plates Meets Natural, Biodynamic and Organic Wines

Started by two childhood friends, Kristen Gardner Beal and Lance Lemon, Penny's Wine Shop is the setting for this special multi-course wine dinner.  Featuring delicious small plates, which take their inspiration from the 2025 Regions of Emphasis, Australia and New Zealand, the cuisine will be paired with a selection of delicious low-intervention wines curated by Mr. Lemon.

Please join us for an exceptional culinary journey held in a charming wine shop that has garnered some of the best reviews of any restaurant in Richmond.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with wine
Be educated by Lance Lemon and Penny's chef about the wine and small plates being served

Penny's Wine Shop
405 Brook Road,
Richmond, Virginia, 23220

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Signature Wine Dinner at Echelon Wine Bar with Chef Thomas Owens

Cherish a Night to Remember at Echelon Wine Bar with Chef Thomas Owens

Enjoy an evening to explore the senses with amazing culinary delights and wines from around the world at Richmond’s newest wine bar with a rustic modern flare. 

Nestled among the cobblestone streets of historic Shockoe Slip is Echelon Wine Bar. Recently renovated and opened in 2023, this historic 1850’s building was transformed into a chic vibe with a modern flare that is integrated beautifully with the old wooden beams and brick walls. Please join Executive Chef Thomas Owens and Sommelier Aimee Henkle as we take you on a multiple course journey of culinary delights paired perfectly with wines from around the world.  

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Thomas Owens with wines matched to the cuisine by Owner/Sommelier Aimee Henkle
Enjoy sparkling wine reception upon arrival
Chef Thomas and Aimee will discuss the wine and food pairings for each course

Important Information

All inclusive
Limited to 36 guests
You may arrive anytime after 6:00pm
We can accommodate special dietary restrictions. Please contact us once you purchase tickets.
Several parking garages within one block. Please check our website for parking or call us.
21 and over

Echelon Wine Bar
1209 East Cary Street,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Signature Cocktail Dinner at JewFro Hosted by Chef Ari Augenbaum

A Fusion of Delicious Jewish & African Cuisine Paired with Scratch-Made Cocktails

This unique culinary experience pairs food from both the African continent and the Jewish diaspora for a strikingly creative dinner paired with scratch made cocktails. Please join us!

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Savor an exquisite,all-inclusive cocktail pairing dinner, with presentation of cocktail and food pairings by Chef Ari Augenbaum.    

Important Information:

You may arrive any time after 6:15 pm
We can accommodate special dietary restrictions (please contact us prior to buying tickets)
Parking is available on the streets around JewFro
Dress is smart casual

JewFro
1721 E Franklin St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23223

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6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Tequilabamba at Casa del Barco with Tequila Connoisseur Javier Gonzalez.  Grand Tasting Included.

Savor a Delicious Craft Tequila and Mezcal Reception & Dinner Curated by Javier Gonzalez, Paired with Artisan Cuisine from Casa del Barco  

This is an exclusive event limited to only 55 attendees.

Explore the incredible - and growing - world of craft tequila and mezcal at this curated walk-around tasting reception featuring 20+ premium blanco, reposado, anejo, and extra anejo sipping tequilas, top-shelf mezcals, and some delicious wines.  The delicious tequilas and mezcals will be paired with Casa del Barco's artisan cuisine, including a Sinaloan raw bar and numerous small plates (tentative menu below).

Deepen and enrich your understanding of highly-regarded sipping tequilas and mezcals at the opening reception and dinner.

Every taste at Tequilabamba will be poured by knowledgeable representatives capable of providing details on the tequilas and mezcals to enhance your drinking pleasure.

Tequila enthusiasts, novice tequila and mezcal drinkers, and foodies will thoroughly enjoy this event.

Casa Del Barco - Short Pump Town Center
11800 W Broad St. Suite 2516,
Richmond, Virginia, 23233

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Friday, March 7, 2025

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: SMOKED! VIP/Early: A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience

Gain Entry One Hour Early and Access to Special Bottles at This Premier Whiskey, Wine & Food Experience

***Advance tickets and bundles on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.
We're kicking it up a notch in 2025 with a brand new venue, refreshed beverage content and a curated selection of global smoked food representing an array of regional and international cuisines.

Beautiful Dewey Gottwald Center, a sleek steel and glass structure, is the new home for SMOKED!  In addition to a the 80+ whiskeys - many of which you will be able to taste and buy to take home - we will curate a selection of highly regarded wines from Virginia AND our 2025 ‘Regions of Emphasis’, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sonoma, CA.

Additionally, we will be introducing a select number of brandy's, and smoked/whiskey-barrel aged craft beers.

Join us for a smoke-kissed walk around the country and the world with this uniquely crafted signature event which emphasizes top-shelf whiskeys and other spirits primarily from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Scotland.

SMOKED! kicks off the Expo's biggest weekend with this unforgettable night of indulgence and laid-back luxury, which also includes an incredible silent auction, and live music.

Foodies, wine lovers, and whiskey enthusiasts will love this event.

General Entry into SMOKED!

SMOKED! has a general entry time of 7pm, if you don't want to enter an hour earlier at 6pm with this VIP/Early ticket. Please check out the details here.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Gain entry one hour early, taste well over 100 premium beverages including whiskeys, other barrel-aged spirits, and wines, plus enjoy exclusive access to special VIP whiskeys and wines, as long as they last, THROUGHOUT the three-hour-and-forty-five-minute session
 
Savor an expanded menu of smoked and some non-smoked cuisine from various regions of the U.S. and around the world.  Food selections will satisfy both meat lovers and vegetarians.
 
Enjoy the opportunity to buy virtually all Virginia whiskeys to take home.
 
Enjoy an extraordinary silent and live Auction and bid on items quickly and easily with your mobile phone.
 
Enjoy choosing either a Stolzle crystal whiskey glass or a Stolzle crystal wine glass to use at the event and take home.
 
Enjoy complimentary spirit-check, which will hold bottles of whiskey you purchase until you leave the event, and coat check services.
 
Enjoy complimentary artisan water throughout the event.
 
Enjoy using seating at tables and cocktail rounds located throughout the event space.
 
Enjoy a covered, designated smoking area conveniently located just outside the event space.

Important Information

*All spirits and wine tables will end tastings at 9:45 p.m., fifteen minutes before the end of the event.  However, some of those tables will still remain open only for closed bottle sales if they are a Virginia distillery.
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Smart casual or smart chic attire recommended.
All inclusive.

SAMPLE SMOKED! Menu from the 2024 SMOKED! Event

Smoked blue fish over warm potato salad with celery sprouts served on bamboo Asian style
Tandoori marinated woodfire grilled chicken served with rice on lettuce wrap
Harvest lentil salad with butternut squash, kale, pomegranate arils, feta and balsamic-fig vinaigrette
Smoked duck reuben with duck fat fried potato tots
Smoked curried peach skewers
Woodfire hoagie with tender sliced beef
Hatch chili Mac n' cheese
Pork belly burnt ends
Smoked deviled eggs filled with spiced garlic aioli yolks and topped with baby heirloom tomatoes, smoky candied bacon and micro greens
Moroccan smoked leg of lamb with grilled vegetable couscous, pickled red onion, cucumber salsa and pomegranate
Smoked duck confit and goat cheese wonton
Smoked pastrami carving station
Smoked chicken salad
BBQ baby back pork ribs
Smoked Texas rope sausage, pork and beef, mild spice with hints of maple, sauce served on the side
BBQ portobello, smoked then grilled. VEGAN. Meat eaters will never know it’s a mushroom!
Fresh collards braised with smoked pork
Smoked beef cheek confit taco
Woodfire pizzas  and woodfire hushpuppies created fresh onsite, multiple varieties, try them all!
Green beans tossed in a brown butter sauce
Peter Chang special Szechuan smoked chicken with vegetables
Premium deli smokehouse meat selection (Publix)
Smoked Use cheesecake
Red Truck Bakery Applejack Butter Pecan Bundt Cake
Red Truck Bakery Lexington Kentucky Bourbon Cake
Red Truck Bakery Alma Hackney Rum Cake

Dewey Gottwald Center
2500 West Broad St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23220

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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: SMOKED! General: A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience

Premier Whiskeys, a Curated Selection of Wines, and Brilliant Global Smoked Cuisine Highlight This Refreshed Event at Dewey Gottwald Center

***Advance tickets and bundles on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.
 
We're kicking it up a notch in 2025 with a brand new venue, refreshed beverage content and a curated selection of global smoked food representing an array of regional and international cuisines.

Beautiful Dewey Gottwald Center, a sleek steel and glass structure, is the new home for SMOKED!  In addition to a the 80+ whiskeys - many of which you will be able to taste and buy to take home - we will curate a selection of highly regarded wines from Virginia AND our 2025 ‘Regions of Emphasis’, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sonoma, CA.

Additionally, we will be introducing a select number of brandy's, and smoked/whiskey-barrel aged craft beers.

We hope you join us to take a smoke-kissed walk around the country and the world with this uniquely crafted signature event which emphasizes top-shelf whiskeys and other spirits primarily from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Scotland

SMOKED! kicks off the Expo's biggest weekend with this unforgettable night of indulgence and laid-back luxury, which also includes an incredible silent auction, and live music,=.

Foodies, wine lovers, and whiskey enthusiasts will love this event.

Dewey Gottwald Center
2500 West Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia, 23220

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

9:15 AM – 11:00 AM: VWE Academy Masterclass: Does Virginia Have a Wine Identity?  A State Grape Blend?  A Virginia Wine Deep Dive.  Grand Tasting Included.

In partnership with the Erin Scala, the Virginia Wine Expo presents a two-class Virginia Wine Expo Academy Masterclass course, a unique and unparalleled opportunity to learn more about whether Virginia wine has developed a true wine identity and if so, what is it?  Can Virginia claim to have a state grape or blend?  

Please join Sommelier Erin Scala, owner of In Vino Veritas Fine Wines, named a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40, and owner of consultancy, ThinkBev, for a fascinating, enriching and delicious seminar will educate and enlighten your understanding of Virginia wine.

This two-class courses includes admission to the Saturday VIP/Early Walk-Around Grand Tasting, mere steps away from the seminar area.

Your Ticket Includes the Following:

Class #1 - Online & Taped via Zoom on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10AM - 11:15AM, or anytime thereafter via taped replay
Class #2 - LIVE at Main Street Station on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:15AM - 11:00AM: This class includes a comprehensive tasting of Virginia wine
Saturday Afternoon VIP/Early Walk-Around Grand Tasting on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00AM to 4:00PM: This event is literally steps away from the Academy masterclass and begins just as the Academy masterclass concludes.

Masterclass Details

The first, virtual class will primarily focus on Virginia's wine history and culture, terroir, biodiversity, viticultural regions, notable grape varietals, techniques and challenges, economics, distinctive characteristics, and place in the greater wine world. 

The second, live class at Main Street Station with a will be a thorough, comprehensive tasting of the most relevant grape varietals and blends from Virginia and, for comparative purposes, several regions of the world in search of the answer as to whether or not Virginia has a truly defined wine identity and a state grape or blend.

You'll taste 12+ highly regarded wines

You may arrive at 9am to seat yourself

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Signature Brunch Experience at Echelon Wine Bar

Savor a Delicious Brunch and Then Amble Over to the Walk-Around Grand Tasting Across the Street at Main Street Station

The owners of Echelon Wine Bar welcome you to a festive brunch from acclaimed Chef Thomas Owens complete with a mimosa wine reception.  The brunch ends in time for you to attend the Saturday Walk-Around Grand Tasting session, starting at 12pm at Main Street Station, which is a mere steps away from Echelon.   Please join us!

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy a two-course brunch menu with a basket of muffins/bread for the table upon arrival. Menu coming soon.
Enjoy a mimosa wine reception upon arrival and a choice of a glass of wine or a wine cocktail with brunch

Important Information

All inclusive
Limited to 50 guests
You may arrive anytime after 9:45am
This is a set coursed menu so brunch seating starts at 10:00am
We can accommodate special dietary restrictions. Please contact us once you purchase tickets.
Several parking garages within one block. Please check our website for parking or call us.
21 and over

Echelon Wine Bar
1209 East Cary Street,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Walk-Around Grand Tasting: VIP/Early Saturday Afternoon

The Expo's Premier, Curated Wine, Spirits & Food Tasting Experience

***Advance tickets and bundles on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.

If you attend only one of the Expo's 25 events, make it the Walk-Around Grand Tasting - the heart of the Expo, perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about fine wine and food.  There are five entry times for this event - see details here.

Savor 30+ Virginia Wineries, 12+ Virginia Distilleries, International Wine & Incredible Specialty Food
Virginia's wine world gathers at this marquee celebration held at beautiful Main Street Station, where you can spend an entire afternoon strolling from table to table tasting hundreds of wines from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and other regions, Virginia spirits, ciders and meads, and specialty foods + enjoy artisan products.  

We're devoted to properly educating you about the drinks you taste, so every beverage is poured by knowledgeable representatives - whether they be winemakers, distributor representatives, proprietors, or experienced volunteers - capable of explaining about the drinks they are serving you.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Masterclass Seminar: Discover the Brilliant Wines of South Africa with Famed Importer Bartholomew Broadbent

Taste Stunning South African Wines Curated from Broadbent Selections Extensive Portfolio

Awaken your senses and discover the delicious, terroir-driven wines of one of the world “wildest” wine regions - South Africa.  

At this seminar, led by famed importer and wine lecturer Bartholomew Broadbent, you'll taste highly-regarded examples of some of the most famous wines and hidden gems produced by the wineries that are part of Bartholomew Broadbents extensive portfolio of imported South African wines.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste 9+ highly regarded South African wines
Learn about the nuances of some of the famous wines produced in various regions of South Africa

Important Information

You may arrive at 11:30 am to be checked in and seated
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond , Virginia, 23229

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12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Walk-Around Grand Tasting: General Saturday Afternoon

The Expo's Premier, Curated Wine, Spirits & Food Tasting Experience

***Advance tickets on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.

If you attend only one of the Expo's 25 events, make it the Walk-Around Grand Tasting - the heart of the Expo, perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about fine wine and food.  There are five entry times for this event - see details here.

Savor 30+ Virginia Wineries, 12+ Virginia Distilleries, International Wine & Incredible Specialty Food

Virginia's wine world gathers at this marquee celebration held at beautiful Main Street Station, where you can spend an entire afternoon strolling from table to table tasting hundreds of wines from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and other regions, Virginia spirits, ciders and meads, and specialty foods + enjoy artisan products.  

We're devoted to properly educating you about the drinks you taste, so every beverage is poured by knowledgeable representatives - whether they be winemakers, distributor representatives, proprietors, or experienced volunteers - capable of explaining about the drinks they are serving you.

Taste & Buy Virginia Wine and Spirits and Specialty Food from Across the Region and Beyond

Load up on fine Virginia wines and top shelf Virginia spirits as well as specialty food at the Walk-Around Grand Tasting.  We'll help make your buying experience hassle-free by providing a free ‘wine-check’ service which will hold your bottle purchases until you're ready to leave.

Regions of Emphasis

While the Expo features wines from many regions of the world, Virginia wine is always emphasized along with international Region(s) of Emphasis and a national Region of Emphasis, which change each year.  In 2025, the international Regions of Emphasis will be Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and the national Region will be Sonoma, CA.  Additionally, wines from other highly regarded wine regions will be available to taste.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste hundreds of highly-regarded wines, spirits and ciders throughout the three-hour session*.
 
Taste exceptional specialty food from local and national artisanal producers.
 
Enjoy the opportunity to buy most Virginia wines and all Virginia spirits to take home.
 
Enjoy an extraordinary silent Auction and bid on items with your mobile phone.
 
Receive a beautiful, crystal Stolzle wine glass to use at the event and keep to take home.
 
Be able to use the complimentary wine check and coat check services.
 
Be provided with free artisanal water throughout the tasting.
 
Be able to use tables, lounge chairs and cocktail rounds throughout the exhibit hall.

Important Information

*All wine, spirits and cider tables will end tastings at 3:45 p.m., fifteen minutes before the end of the session.  However, those tables will still remain open for bottle sales if they are a Virginia winery, distillery or cidery.
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive except for full meal items.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Sparkling Wine Lunch at Lillian

A Stellar, Fresh Seafood-Centric Sparkling Wine Lunch Prepared by Two of Richmond's Finest Restaurateurs

Savor scratch made, seafood-centric cuisine, paired with highly regarded sparking wines at Lillian, which offers a modern oyster hall-type vibe highlighted by a beautiful 52-foot wraparound bar.  Enjoy watching the Phelan's and their team create each course at this intimate, communal culinary experience.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy an inventive, scratch-made four-course lunch with a focus on fresh seafood and oysters - all paired with sparkling wines
Chefs Patrick Phelan and Megan Fitzroy-Phelan will educate you about the cuisine and the sparkling wines
Savor an up-close, intimate experience

Important Information

All-inclusive
Only 35 seats
You may arrive anytime after 12:15pm
Casual attire
21 and over

Lillian
3001 W Leigh St. Suite A,
Richmond, Virginia, 23230

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1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Masterclass Seminar: Icons of New Zealand presented by Sommelier Erin Scala

Savor New Zealand's Iconic, Terroir-Driven Wines

Along New Zealand's stunning coastline and rugged inland, vintners have revived age-old viticultural techniques - often in geologically dramatic and extreme conditions - to produce some of the world's most delicious wines.  Please join Sommelier Erin Scala and learn how the alchemy of ancient soils, unforgiving landscapes, age-old growing practices, and passionate winemaking influence the flavor profiles of the luscious New Zealand wines you'll taste.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste 10 highly regarded New Zealand wines
Learn about New Zealand's signature grape varietals and iconic wines and what influences their flavor profiles

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Masterclass Seminar: Journey Through Australia with Famed Importer Bartholomew Broadbent & Australian Wine Expert Chuck Hayward

Taste Brilliant Australian Wines and Enjoy the Insights Provided by Famed Importer Bartholomew Broadbent and America's Foremost Authority on Australian Wine, Chuck Hayward

Australia is a vast and beautiful country with breezy summer days, cool nights, varied terroir and old vines, producing an exciting array of styles ranging from exotic Chenin Blanc and Rousanne to steely Riesling and Semillon to big, bold Shiraz's and Cabernet Sauvignons.  

At this seminar, led by famed importer and wine lecturer Bartholomew Broadbent and Chuck Hayward, America's leading expert on Australian wine, you'll taste highly-regarded wines from different regions of Australia taken from Bartholomew Broadbents extensive portfolio.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste 10+ highly regarded Australian wines
Learn about different styles and signature grape varietals that originate from the diverse regions of Australia
Enjoy the wit, wisdom and insight of Bartholomew Broadbent and Chuck Hayward

Important Information

You may arrive at 2:30 am to be checked in and seated
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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4:30 PM – 5:45 PM: Masterclass Seminar: Virginia’s Wine History in 12 Iconic Wines presented by Sommelier Erin Scala

Taste Virginia's Iconic Wines

The burgeoning Virginia wine industry counts over 300 wineries and has divided into three tiers: elite level, mid-level, and everyday.  Led by Ms. Erin Scala, Sommelier and owner of Vino Veritas Fine Wines in Keswick Virginia, this seminar offers a very special opportunity for you to taste twelve elite-level, iconic Virginia wines while taking you on a unique historical tour of Virginia's wine roots.  This seminar is held in the Head House of beautiful Main Street Station.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy an all-inclusive, interactive, immersive seminar
Taste 12 extraordinary, iconic Virginia wines
Learn why these wines are so exceptional and about Virginia wine history

Important Information

You may arrive anytime after 4:00 pm
Street parking is available for free on Saturday
Casual attire
21 and over

Main Street Station
1500 E Main Street,
Richmond , Virginia, 23219

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6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Masterclass Seminar: A Brilliant Tasting of Stunning Sake with Master Sommelier & Certified Sake Advisor Robert Jones.  Grand Tasting Included.

Enjoy a Rare Opportunity to Savor a Selection of Highly Regarded Sake

***Your ticket includes the Masterclass Seminar and the Saturday Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting, just steps away from the seminar area.

This is the first Masterclass seminar in the history of the Virginia Wine Expo which has focused on world-class sake.  Master Sommelier Robert Jones will lead you through an enlightening experience, covering the origins of sake, what it is made from, the various levels of quality and, of course, how they taste.  This seminar is appropriate for sake enthusiasts or novice drinkers looking to expand their palate and understanding of this legendary craft beverage that is made with rice, brewed like beer, and drinks like a light distilled spirit.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Learn about the origins, history, brewing process, and quality designations of sake
Taste 8+ excellent sake's

Important Information

After the seminar concludes you may attend the Saturday evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
21 or over
Attire is casual

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Walk-Around Grand Tasting: General Saturday Evening

The Expo's Premier, Curated Wine, Spirits & Food Tasting Experience

***Advance tickets and bundles on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.

If you attend only one of the Expo's 25 events, make it the Walk-Around Grand Tasting - the heart of the Expo, perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about fine wine and food.  There are five entry times for this event - see details here.

Savor 30+ Virginia Wineries, 12+ Virginia Distilleries, International Wine & Incredible Specialty Food

Virginia's wine world gathers at this marquee celebration held at beautiful Main Street Station, where you can spend an entire evening strolling from table to table tasting hundreds of wines from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and other regions, Virginia spirits, ciders and meads, and specialty foods + enjoy artisan products.  

We're devoted to properly educating you about the drinks you taste, so every beverage is poured by knowledgeable representatives - whether they be winemakers, distributor representatives, proprietors, or experienced volunteers - capable of explaining about the drinks they are serving you.

Taste & Buy Virginia Wine and Spirits and Specialty Food from Across the Region and Beyond

Load up on fine Virginia wines and top shelf Virginia spirits as well as specialty food at the Walk-Around Grand Tasting.  We'll help make your buying experience hassle-free by providing a free ‘wine-check’ service which will hold your bottle purchases until you're ready to leave.

Regions of Emphasis

While the Expo features wines from many regions of the world, Virginia wine is always emphasized along with international Region(s) of Emphasis and a national Region of Emphasis, which change each year.  In 2025, the international Regions of Emphasis will be Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and the national Region will be Sonoma, CA.  Additionally, wines from other highly regarded wine regions will be available to taste.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste hundreds of highly-regarded wines, spirits and ciders throughout the three-hour session*.
 
Taste exceptional specialty food from local and national artisanal producers.
 
Enjoy the opportunity to buy most Virginia wines and all Virginia spirits to take home.
 
Enjoy an extraordinary silent Auction and bid on items with your mobile phone.
 
Receive a beautiful, crystal Stolzle wine glass to use at the event and keep to take home.
 
Be able to use the complimentary wine check and coat check services.
 
Be provided with free artisanal water throughout the tasting.
 
Be able to use tables, lounge chairs and cocktail rounds throughout the exhibit hall.

Important Information

*All wine, spirits and cider tables will end tastings at 9:15 p.m., fifteen minutes before the end of the session.  However, those tables will still remain open for bottle sales if they are a Virginia winery, distillery or cidery.
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive except for full meal items.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: The Perfect 10 Signature Wine Dinner, ‘Omakase’ Style at Shoreline with Chef Josh Loeb

You'll Cherish This 10 Course ‘Omakase’ Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring a Fresh, Artisan-Made Tasting Menu

This 10 course, ‘Omakase’ style wine pairing dinner experience will be a unique opportunity to enjoy the shared dining experience perfected in Japan and other parts of the world.  Executive Chef Josh Loeb will lead the 10 lucky diners - yes only ten seats are available - on a chef-driven, inventive dinner, where a progression of dishes are personally selected and prepared based on what is fresh that day at Shoreline. 

This culinary experience is more than just a dinner. It is a customized, communal experience where each course celebrates the season's delicacies in a uniquely memorable manner. Please join us!

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Enjoy an amazing 10-course ‘Omakase’ style wine pairing dinner
Sit at a beautiful semi-circular dinner counter overlooking the chef and fresh seafood

Important Information

Only 10 tickets available
Menu will not be posted in advance; it depends on what's fresh at the time of the dinner
21 or over
All-inclusive
You may arrive at 6:45pm

Shoreline
10614 Patterson Ave,
Richmond, Virginia, 23238

Sunday, March 9, 2025

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest from Walla Walla to the Williamette Valley presented by Sommelier Paul Asikainen of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.  VIP Sunday Grand Tasting Included.

Follow the Columbia River from Washington State into Oregon Just as Lewis & Clark Did 220 Years Ago And Taste The Exquisite Wines This Region is Capable of Producing

Join us for a wine exploration of the Pacific Northwest as we follow the Columbia River through Washington State and into Oregon just as Lewis & Clark did 220 years ago. From Walla Walla to Willamette Valley, discover the unique growing conditions and diverse style of exquisite wine this pristine landscape is capable of producing. Perhaps Thomas Jefferson was really looking for the perfect wine-growing region! Director of Wine Education and Sommelier Paul Asikainen of Ste. Michelle Wines Estates will lead this wine expedition of 8 wines from their impressive portfolio.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste 8+ highly regarded wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) portfolio of Washington State and Oregon wineries led by SMWE Director of Wine Education and Sommelier Paul Asikainen
Learn about the unique growing conditions and diverse style of exquisite wine the pristine landscapes of Walla Walla and Williamette Valley is capable of producing
Be granted entry to the VIP/Early Sunday Walk-Around Grand Tasting (total value of this bundle is currently $164)

Tentative Seminar Wine List

A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris

A t Z Rose With Bubbles

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay

Eroica Riesling

Northstar Merlot

Rex Hill Williamette Valley Pinot Noir

Spring Valley Vineyard “Frederick” Red Wine Walla Walla Valley

Important Information

You may arrive at 10:30 am to be checked in and seated
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive.
SPECIAL NOTE:  Your ticket includes the VIP Sunday Walk-Around Grand Tasting in the same building, which opens at 12PM, just as this seminar concludes

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Walk-Around Grand Tasting: VIP/Early Sunday Special

The Expo's Premier, Curated Wine, Spirits & Food Tasting Experience

***Advance tickets on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.

If you attend only one of the Expo's 25 events, make it the Walk-Around Grand Tasting - the heart of the Expo, perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about fine wine and food.  There are five entry times for this event - see details here.

Savor 30+ Virginia Wineries, 12+ Virginia Distilleries, International Wine & Incredible Specialty Food

Virginia's wine world gathers at this marquee celebration held at beautiful Main Street Station, where you can spend an entire afternoon strolling from table to table tasting hundreds of wines from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and other regions, Virginia spirits, ciders and meads, and specialty foods + enjoy artisan products.  

We're devoted to properly educating you about the drinks you taste, so every beverage is poured by knowledgeable representatives - whether they be winemakers, distributor representatives, proprietors, or experienced volunteers - capable of explaining about the drinks they are serving you.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Walk-Around Grand Tasting: General Sunday Special

The Expo's Premier, Curated Wine, Spirits & Food Tasting Experience

***Advance tickets on sale now.  Save 10%.  Limited quantity available while supplies last.

If you attend only one of the Expo's 25 events, make it the Walk-Around Grand Tasting - the heart of the Expo, perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about fine wine, spirits and food.  There are five entry times for this event - see details here.

Savor 30+ Virginia Wineries, 14+ Virginia Distilleries, International Wine & Incredible Specialty Food

Virginia's wine world gathers at this marquee celebration held at beautiful Main Street Station, where you can spend an entire afternoon strolling from table to table tasting hundreds of wines from Virginia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sonoma, CA and other regions, Virginia spirits, ciders and meads, and specialty foods + enjoy artisan products.  

We're devoted to properly educating you about the drinks you taste, so every beverage is poured by knowledgeable representatives - whether they be winemakers, distributor representatives, proprietors, or experienced volunteers - capable of explaining about the drinks they are serving you.

Taste & Buy Virginia Wine and Spirits and Specialty Food from Across the Region and Beyond

Load up on fine Virginia wines and top shelf Virginia spirits as well as specialty food at the Walk-Around Grand Tasting.  We'll help make your buying experience hassle-free by providing a free ‘wine-check’ service which will hold your bottle purchases until you're ready to leave.

Regions of Emphasis

While the Expo features wines from many regions of the world, Virginia wine is always emphasized along with international Region(s) of Emphasis and a national Region of Emphasis, which change each year.  In 2025, the international Regions of Emphasis will be Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and the national Region will be Sonoma, CA.  Additionally, wines from other highly regarded wine regions will be available to taste.

With Your Ticket, You Will:

Taste hundreds of highly-regarded wines, spirits and ciders throughout the three-hour session*.
 
Taste exceptional specialty food from local and national artisanal producers.
 
Enjoy the opportunity to buy most Virginia wines and all Virginia spirits to take home.
 
Enjoy an extraordinary silent Auction and bid on items with your mobile phone.
 
Receive a beautiful, crystal Stolzle wine glass to use at the event and keep to take home.
 
Be able to use the complimentary wine check and coat check services.
 
Be provided with free artisanal water throughout the tasting.
 
Be able to use tables, lounge chairs and cocktail rounds throughout the exhibit hall.

Important Information

*All wine, spirits and cider tables will end tastings at 3:45 p.m., fifteen minutes before the end of the session.  However, those tables will still remain open for bottle sales if they are a Virginia winery, distillery or cidery.
Only 21 years or older are permitted to enter the event.
Casual attire.
All inclusive except for full meal items.

Main Street Station
1500 E Main St.,
Richmond, Virginia, 23219

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Date: February 28-March 9, 2025

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