Could You Use a Glass of Wine?
Virginia Vineyards Offer Affordable Escape From Perils of Washington and Wall Street
Weekend Winery Getaways
White Fences Vineyards and Winery
170 White Fences Drive, Irvington, Va., 22480, 804-438-5559
Tasting: $3
In business for five years, White Fences offers $3 tastings for its Meteor wine. By request, the vineyard also hosts wine pairing events that allow visitors to sample wines with five rounds of matched hot appetizers, followed by a glass of their favorite wine, for $25. Rentals modeled on picturesque religious revival tents are also available for rent through Irvington's Hope and Glory Inn.
New Kent Winery
8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, Va., 23124, 804-932-8240
Tasting: $7, including tour.
The newest kid on the block, New Kent Winery opened its doors in May 2008 just 20 minutes outside of Richmond. For $30 this weekend and next, the winery is preparing for draft horses and large wagons to take visitors out into the vineyard to sip wine, taste cheese and eat fresh bread.
