Upcoming events.
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
The Wine Lab will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24th, so our team can enjoy the holiday with loved ones. 🎅✨
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
The Wine Lab will be closed for Christmas Day, December 25th, so our team can celebrate the holiday with loved ones. 🎅✨
Table-Side Tuesday: Sparkling Wine w/ Cass
Ring in the New Year early on December 31st with a sparkling edition of Table-side Tuesday! Cassandra, our wine director, will visit your table between 5–7 PM to share her knowledge and love for sparkling wines!
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S BREAK
The Wine Lab will be closed for New Year’s break from January 1st to January 5th as we take some time to recharge and prepare for an exciting 2025! 🍾✨
Table-Side Tuesday: Blind Tasting w/ Cass
Kick off the new year on January 7th with an exciting Table-Side Tuesday! Cassandra, our wine director, will visit your table between 5–7 PM to guide you through a blind tasting experience!
Table-Side Tuesday: Bordeaux Wines w/Cass
Join us on December 17th for a special Table-Side Tuesday featuring Bordeaux wines! Cassandra, our wine director, will visit your table between 5–7 PM to share her expertise and passion for these iconic wines!
Table Side Tuesday: Best of Barale Fratelli with Lee Anne Jones from Williams Corner
Join us on December 17th, as Lee Ann from William's Corner hosts Table-side Tuesday! Lee Ann will visit your table between 5–7 PM to share her knowledge and love for Barale Fratelli Wines!
Table-Side Tuesday: A Trip to Italy w/Francesco
Join us on December 10th for an exclusive Table-Side Tuesday featuring Casaleti Winery! Francesco, the winemaker, will visit your table between 5–7 PM!
12/08 Book Club - Ina Garten's Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir
Join us on Sunday December 08th from 12-2pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Ina Garten's Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir !
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Table-Side Tuesday: Daring Wine & Cider w/Jocelyn Kuzelka
Join us on December 3rd for an adventurous Table-side Tuesday with Jocelyn Kuzelka! Stop by anytime between 5–7 PM, and Jocelyn will visit your table to share her insights on bold and exciting wines and ciders.
Orin Swift & Dave Phinney Tasting
Extremely limited seating for a discerning dozen high-end wine aficionados on Sunday, December 01, 2024 from 3PM to 5PM. John Boyer will lead a presentation/discussion covering the evolution of a modern wine-making master.
Table-Side Tuesday: Thanksgiving Wine Pairings w/ Cass
Join us for a special Table-Side Tuesday as Cassandra, our wine director, shares her expertise on the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving table. Stop by anytime between 5–7 PM!
11/24 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Vertical Tasting
Join us for a special once in a lifetime vertical tasting of Alexander Valleys' Cyrus, a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend on November 24th from 3pm - 5pm. We will taste through 5 vintages, 2013 - 2017 with Alexander Valleys regional sales director, Shaun Ross and Ryan Keaton with Breakthru Beverage.
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11/17/24 Sip-N-Stitch
Join us on Sunday November 17th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
11/03 Book Club - Wine Witch on Fire
Join us on Sunday October 6th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Wine Witch on Fire by Natalie MacLean!
10/20/24 Austrian High Rollers
Blacksburg Wine Lab is celebrating Austrian wines this October with a special tasting on Sunday, October 20th, from 2-4 PM. For $100, guests can enjoy a 2oz pour of seven fine wines and a selection of Austrian dishes. A $10 deposit reserves your seat.
10/06 Book Club - Pinotage: Behind the Legends of South Africa's Own Wine
Join us on Sunday October 6th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Pinotage by Peter F May!
Sip n Stitch: Art on Fiber
Join us on Sunday September 22nd from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
WSS Session 3: From Grape to Bottle with Mount Alto Vineyards
*Total ticket cost is $60, and includes the Wine Tasting, Food Pairings, the lecture and Q&A with Mount Alto Vineyards Winemakers.*
Discover Virginia Wines with Mount Alto Vineyards at Wine Summer School Session 3!
Featuring: Wines crafted by a Virginia Tech graduate at Mount Alto Vineyards.
Join us for an evening of exceptional wines, gourmet cuisine, and insightful learning. Reserve your spot here for an enriching and delicious experience!
08/11 Book Club - Judgement of Paris
Join us on Sunday August 11th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Judgement of Paris by George M. Taber!
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WSS Session 2: Wines of Alsace
Explore the Wines of Alsace with Glen Fisher at Wine Summer School Session 2!
Featuring: Glen Fisher, your guide through 5 exquisite wines from Trimbach.
Don't miss this opportunity to savor the flavors of Alsace! Join us for an evening of fine wines, culinary delights, and insightful conversation. Reserve your seat here for an unforgettable educational experience! 🎉
7/21 Sip-N-Stitch
Join us on Sunday July 21st from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
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WSS Session 1: Wine and Cheese Pairing🍷🧀
Featuring: Cassandra, our wine director, and Mason, cheesemonger.
What's Included:
Taste 6 different wines paired with 6 spectacular cheeses
Expert lecture and Q&A session with Cassandra and Mason
Ticket Cost: $60 per person
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Don't miss this educational and delicious event! Secure your spot now for an evening of perfect pairings and delightful discoveries. 🎉
07/07 Book Club - Dinner at Mr. jefferson's
Join us on Sunday July 7th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's by Charles A. Cerami!
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06/02 Book Club - Mr. Brightside's Italian Adventures
Join us on Sunday June 2nd from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing Mr.Brightside's Italian Adventures by Ryan Jacobson!
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5/19 Sip-N-Stitch
Join us on Sunday May 19th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
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04/14 Book Club - Eight Hundred Grapes
Join us on Sunday April 14th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave!
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3/17 Sip-N-Stitch
Join us on Sunday March 17th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
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03/02 Book Club - Women of the Vine
Join us on Sunday March 3rd from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner!
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2/28 Winemaker Tasting: Loew Vineyards
Rachel Loew, 5th generation winemaker from Maryland will be visiting the Wine Lab on February 28th from 6pm - 8pm showcasing her wine and mead! (honey wine) Her family has a fascinating history dating back to the Austro- Hungarian Empire in the 1800's. Please join us and listen to Rachels story and the legacy the Patriarch of her family has passed on. Savor a part of history!
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02/04 Book Club - Harvests of Joy
Join us on Sunday February 4th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Harvests of Joy by Robert Mondavi!
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01/25 Burns Night Winemaker Tasting
Join us to celebrate Burns Night!
We'll be pouring a selection of wines from Dogwood & Thistle owned by Sandy and Erin Robertson. With the dogwood being the state flower of Virginia (where Erin was born and raised), and the thistle being the flower of Scotland (where much of Sandy’s family is from). They split their time between Northern California and Charlottesville, Virginia.
Sandy Robertson will be joining us talking about their winery and wines.
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1/21 Sip-N-Stitch
Join us on Sunday January 21th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 amazing wines & custom, hand dyed mini yarns inspired by an artist!
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01/07 Book Club - Vintage Crime
Join us on Sunday January 3rd from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring Vintage Crime by Rebecca Gibb!
12/7 Winemaker Tasting: Loew Vineyards
Rachel Loew, 5th generation winemaker from Maryland will be visiting the Wine Lab on December 7th from 6pm - 8pm showcasing her wine and mead! (honey wine) Her family has a fascinating history dating back to the Austro- Hungarian Empire in the 1800's. Please join us and listen to Rachels story and the legacy the Patriarch of her family has passed on. Savor a part of history!
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