Wind down at DuCard with a wine flight, and entertainment after the long work week with the music of John Kelly. He is a long-time local musician, writer, and producer who has worked with many other artists from the area, as well as various national artists. He brings along his rock-solid guitar playing and singing, rooted in traditional and country styles. We’ll have wine flights for 1/2 price beginning at 4pm. Grab a snack from our noshing menu or bring your own picnic and settle in for a relaxing great time! No cover. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here today.
Join us for a special Library Deep Dive tasting as we open the cellar and revisit some of our favorite older vintages. This is a unique opportunity to taste wines from our library, discover how they’ve evolved with age, and enjoy a few bottles that rarely make an appearance. We will focus each session on a single wine. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase after the tasting. Cost is $ 32 per person – pay at the event. Make your reservation today! Come sip, savor, and take a little journey through the years with us! Cost: $32
The mountains are calling and so is the music by singer-songwriter Pat Anderson. Pat’s a roots rocker with a strong affinity for Dylan, Springsteen, and Petty and possessed with the tough-minded country-rock sensibility of Todd Snider. We are thrilled to have him share his talents with us here at DuCard Vineyards. Bring along a picnic or select eats from our lite noshing menu while you take in the rhythm and views! No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.
Join DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander for an intimate autumn experience celebrating award-winning Virginia wine, seasonal farm-to-table dining, and historic countryside hospitality. Your Journey begins at 12:00 PM at DuCard Vineyards, bordering Shenandoah National Park at the western edge of Madison County. Personally hosted by the Owner, enjoy DuCard’s Gold Medal Wine Flights & Vineyard Tour with special pours of its gold medal winning wines presented in crystal glassware and accompanied by light bites and conversation. Walk the vineyard rows to discover the care and techniques behind DuCard’s wines, then explore the winery and barrel room. A seated tasting offers a special opportunity to sample wines still aging in oak and learn how they develop before bottling. A second tasting session will feature sparkling wines, with samples both from DuCard and around the world. Following the experience, make the approximately 30-minute drive to The Estate at Meander. Settle into your suite or cottage if staying overnight, then gather for our signature four-course Table Experience dinner in the historic Manor House. Your $299-per-person experience includes: DuCard’s private wine tastings Vineyard and winery tour A bottle of The Reverend wine – a special Bordeaux-style blend crafted in ode to Meander’s original builder – awaiting in your room or presented at Meander to take home The Estate at Meander’s signature four-course Table Experience dinner at the Harvest & Hearth Bistro Complimentary Estate breakfast for overnight guests Space is limited. Advance reservations are required BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE Overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Participants meet at DuCard and travel onward to Meander; transprotation is not included BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE or call The Estate at Meander at 540-672-4912. Cost: $299
Sparkling wine is not just for special occasions, it can be an everyday drink of choice. There are several methods to make sparking wine across history which are well known or may have just come back in fashion. Now is a time to discover a’ Pet Nat’ or understand what the ‘traditional method’ really means. Is this regional or local? Join us to sip and discuss with sparkling wines from around the world. The session will be at 2pm. Small bites will accompany the wines, and wines will be available for purchase at the end of the session. Session price: $49 per person (Wine Club discounts apply, Email Beth for WC reservations), advance reservation required, and space is limited. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE. Check out an article about these world of wine events here Cost: $49
Join us for the first Friday Night Out with music by Mirabelle & Matty. This amazing duo will entertain you with fabulous and fun sing-along tunes. Wine flights are half price after 4 pm. Bring your own picnic or select from our lite noshing menu. Warm up the pipes and enjoy some DuCard wine as you enjoy the rhythm & views! No cover. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here today.
