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- mrdutton - 08-28-2000
VIRGINIA WINES SHOWCASED DURING 4TH ANNUAL NEPTUNE FESTIVAL WINE FESTIVAL
A touch of fall in the air draws 19 of Virginia's finest wineries and vineyards from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay as they showcase, sample and sell their best vintages during the 4th Annual Neptune Festival Wine Festival. Open to the public, the tasty event takes place on Saturday, September 16 from 12 Noon until 6pm at the 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The raindate for the event is Sunday, September 17 at 12 Noon.
In addition to wine, the event features gourmet food, live music and an array of made-in-Virginia products. All wine sampled during the event will also be available for sale.
Participating Virginia Wineries:
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Barboursville Vineyards & Historic Ruins
Burnley Vineyards & Daniel Cellars
Chateau Morrisette
Chrysalis Vineyards
Hartwood Winery
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
Horton Cellars Winery/Montdomaine Cellars
Ingleside Plantation Vineyards
Rockbridge Vineyard
Rose Bower Vineyard & Winery
Swedenburg Estate Vineyard
Stonewall Vineyards & Winery
Tarara Vineyard & Winery
Tomahawk Mill Winery
Villa Appalaccia Winery
The Williamsburg Winery Ltd. & Gabriel Archer Tavern
Windy River Winery
Wintergreen Winery
Tickets:
Limited tickets for the event are $15 in advance (if purchased by September 11) and $20 at the gate. Tickets include a keepsake wine glass, unlimited wine tasting and a commemorative 2000 Neptune Festival Poseidon Pin. Wine tasters must be 21 years of age to purchase a glass or any wine. Proof of age is required. Tickets are available by calling (757) 498-0215 or by visiting the Neptune Festival offices, located at 265 Kings Grant Road, Suite 102 in Virginia Beach.