Despite the cold temperatures (and rain) of today, I think it is safe to say spring has sprung. My grass is green so that is all I need to know to establish the season is on us. In a few short months the heat of summer will be here and my grass will once again turn a not so beautiful shade of brown. (Unless someone reading this wants to dig me a well, city water gets too expensive.)
Festevents also cues me to the arrival of spring with the
5th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival which is this weekend, Saturday May 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. I have so many great memories associated with wine fests at Town Point Park. I’m sure this weekend will hold even more with much to celebrate in our camp.
At this point I consider myself a pro at this event. Regardless if I have a general admission, tasting or VIP ticket I rarely taste and go straight to buying bottles. After year one I learned red is not a good decision for an all-day drinking event, especially when wearing a new white coat. (Duh!) Two festivals ago I discovered a great sparkling wine from
Barboursville and that has been my go to every event since.
Barboursville describes its
Brut as a classic sparkling wine of distinct Northern Italian influence, the non-vintage Barboursville Brut is estate grown Chardonnay (80%) which has avoided malolactic fermentation and any exposure to oak, and Pinot Noir (20%) from some of our oldest vines.
Festival guests will enjoy a blissful afternoon (the
weather forecast looks awesome) of sampling a wide selection of Virginia Wines with live music by Mike Proffitt. All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case until 5 p.m. Wine sampling ends at 4:30 p.m.
See you on Saturday!
