February 13-15th, 2004; Blue Ridge WineWay Valentines Weekend; Time: 11-5 Location: at Veramar Vineyard and participating wineries

February 6, 2004--Veramar Vineyard and others on V-DAY



โ€ข Farfelu Vineyards: Live music by saxophonist Joe Whitney (2 pm โ€" 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday), fine chocolates and a roaring bonfire. We'll also have special pre-release tastings of our 2002 Muse, Bordeaux-styled red that won't be released until 2005. A limited quantity of this perfect โ€œfireside wineโ€ will be also available for purchase. (Limit two bottles per person, four bottles for Farfelu VIP members). Fee: $5, includes souvenir glass.



โ€ข Gray Ghost Vineyards: Chocolates and Cabernet. Enjoy limited tastings of 20 decadent chocolate desserts, tastings of all Gray Ghost wines and barrel samples of Gray Ghost's 2002 reds. Fee: $15, includes collectable Valentines glass. (Advance reservations required)



โ€ข Oasis Winery: Live music, champagne tastings and specials and Oasis wine-filled chocolates. Also, a special five-course gourmet Valentine's Wine Dinner on Saturday evening. Fee: $75. (Advance reservations required)



โ€ข Pearmund Cellars: Five wines, food pairings with two dessert wines and a new Sun Wine, to bring a bit of sunshine to February. Also, spend the afternoon warming up with winter soups and fresh bread in the barrel room or brave the outdoors and sip wine by the bonfire. Fee: $2 for tasting. $8 for soup.



โ€ข Piedmont Vineyards: Finger foods, hors d'oeuvres, fine cheeses and Gluehwein (mulled wine) to help take the chill off. Fee: $5 for standard tasting, $8 for reserve. Each bottle purchased waives on tasting fee.



โ€ข Rappahannock Cellars: Live music by Vyktoria Keating on Saturday and Danny Schneible on Sunday, chocolate and wine pairings, and the new release of our much anticipated 2002 Meritage. Fee: $5, includes souvenir glass.



โ€ข Unicorn Winery: Sweet treats and finger foods from our caterer, mulled wine, guest artists (pottery and jewelry) and a new release of the 2002 Chambourcin. Fee: $2.



โ€ข Veramar Vineyard: A special wine lover's 10 percent discount on all wines. Wine and love are perfect things to help celebrate your romance at Veramar. A gourmand meal, wine with live music is great event to capture your sweetheart's attention. Veramar Vineyard Valentine's Day Wine Dinner, February 14, 2004 reception at 7:30 PM, dinner at 8 PM. Pre-paid reservations required, $95 per person, plus tax & gratuity. 540-955-5510