An evening of Virginia wine, poured by the people who make it.
Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with an evening showcasing the exceptional quality and character of Virginia wine. Taste a curated selection of wines from five accomplished Virginia winemakers and enjoy delectable small bites throughout the evening. Meet the winemakers pouring each bottle and hear what makes every bottle unique.
Meet the Winemakers
Stephen Barnard
Keswick Vineyards
A native of South Africa, Stephen Barnard studied enology and viticulture before bringing his talents to Virginia. Winemaker at Keswick Vineyards, he combines science, artistry and a deep appreciation for Virginia terroir to craft award-winning, estate-grown wines.
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Damien Blanchon
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Born into a French winemaking family, Damien Blanchon studied viticulture and enology in France before making his way to Virginia. At Afton Mountain Vineyards, he oversees both vineyard and cellar, using sustainable practices to create wines that express each vintage and the land.
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Jake Busching
Delve Wines
Jake Busching has spent more than 25 years growing grapes and making wine across Virginia. With deep experience in both vineyard and cellar, he brings a terroir-driven approach to Delve Wines, crafting small-production wines from estate-grown fruit in Virginia's Monticello AVA.
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Matthieu Finot
Domaine Finot
Raised in France's Crozes-Hermitage region, Matthieu Finot studied viticulture and enology in Burgundy and trained around the world before settling in Virginia. His Domaine Finot wines embrace natural yeast, minimal intervention and a hands-off philosophy that lets the vineyard speak.
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Lee Hartman
Bluestone Vineyard
Lee Hartman discovered winemaking while helping establish his family's vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley. Today, as Bluestone's winemaker and general manager, he combines curiosity, experimentation and a love of the region to create expressive wines that showcase Virginia-grown fruit.
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Great wine deserves something delicious alongside it. Crossroads Café will be serving a selection of small bites throughout the Virginia Winemaker Tasting, thoughtfully complementing an evening of sipping and discovering wines from across Virginia.
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