Posted * 4.15.2010

You may not be aware that there are a lot of wine vineyards in the South of NoVa's™ areas.

 At the Hartwood Winery:

April 17, 18 - Spring Celebration - Hours: 11am-5pm.  Admission: $15.00 - Welcome Spring with a guest winery (Mattaponi winery) joining Hartwood with wine tastings, live music, tours and light hors d'oeuvres.

Would you like to become a connoisseur of fine wines?  Here's your chance. 

OUT OF THE BOTTLE An Introductory Course on Wine AppreciationFour Sessions in April and May 

I.  Thursday, April 22, 2010  -  Introduction* Background*Components of Wine*Sensory Evaluation of Wines*Examples

  II.  Thursday, April 29, 2010  - White Wines * Major Grape Varieties*Winemaking Styles*Examples

III.  Thursday, May 6, 2010  -  Red Wines* Major Grape Varieties*Winemaking Styles*Examples

 IV. Thursday, May 13, 2010  -  Other Wines*Sparkling Wines*Fruit Wines*Fortified Wines  (Sherry, Port)* Examples

All Sessions 7:30-9:00 PMatHARTWOOD WINERY345 Hartwood Road (Route 612)Fredericksburg, VA$70.00 for all sessions540-752-4893

Must have at least seven participants for class to be held. Maximum, eighteen participants.