Upcoming events.
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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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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07/07 Book Club - Judgement of paris
Join us on Sunday July 7th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing Judgement of Paris by George M Taber!
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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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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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12/03 Book Club - The Winemaker's Wife
Join us on Sunday December 3rd from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel!
11/19 Spirits Education: Mezcal Edition 2.0
Join us for a one time only tasting event on Sunday November 19th at 2PM featuring a handpicked selection of River’s favorite tequilas and mezcal (around 11 styles), along with a variety of delicious mezcal-paired snacks.
11/12 Antiquum Farm Oregon Tasting
Join us for a unique tasting from Antiquum Farm, a small family-run vineyard and farm operation in Willamette Valley, Oregon. We’ll be joined by owner, Stephen Hagen, who will lead us through 5 of his extraordinary wines. Ticket price is $65 for a 2oz pour of the following, plus three pairing courses: seasonal salad course, an adventurous pairing board with duck 2 ways, mushroom duxelles and sour cherry jam, followed by a delicate Basque cheesecake.
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11/5 Winemaker Tasting: Los Noques
Join us for a marvelous tasting from Los Noques, a small family-run winery in the Uco Valley, near Mendoza, Argentina. We’ll be joined by owner and winemaker, Rodrigo Leone who will lead us through 6 of his amazingly valued wines. $50 for a 2oz pour of the following, plus a beef taco bar to pair! Starts at 4pm Sunday, November 5th.
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10/29 Book Club - A Year in Provence
Join us on Sunday October 29th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussion featuring A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle!
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For the LOVE of Wine - Drag Show Wigged Out!
For the LOVE of Wine is BACK & we are bringing The Downtown Divas for a performance you won't want to miss!
We are also inviting all who attend to wear your own wig!!!
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10/8 Sip-N-Stitch UK
Join us on Sunday October 8th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the next Sip-N-Stitch featuring 3 Gins & Yarn from the UK!
Your ticket includes ~
A tasting of 3 Gins presented by Cassandra, our Wine Director.
A selection of house made dips with crackers & pita to snack on.
Yarn samples from England, along with pattern suggestions for knit & crochet presented by Stella Boyer from New River Art & Fiber.
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Table-side Tuesday
Stop by The Wine Lab any time between 5-7pm for a 4-wine tasting poured table-side paired with a tasty amuse bouche!
This week we are featuring Italian Stallions of Wine with Cassandra, BWL Wine Director.
9/24 Book Club - The Wild Vine
Join us on Sunday September 24th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussion featuring The Wild Vine by Todd Kliman.
Total ticket cost is $40, save your spot with a $10 deposit, which is transferable but not refundable.
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Table-side Tuesday
Stop by The Wine Lab any time between 5-7pm for a 4-wine tasting poured table-side paired with a tasty amuse bouche!
This week we are featuring a California Cabernet Showdown with Ryan from Breakthru Beverage! Taste Cabs from 4 different regions in California, including a Cabernet from the amazing Napa Valley Louis M. Martini Winery.
Lustau Sherry Tasting with Mario Muñoz
Join Caballero Portfolio Manager and Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, Mario Muñoz for an educational tasting with 5 Lustau Sherries on Monday, September 18th from 6pm - 8pm.
Mario will share his in depth knowledge and passion for this unique (and delicious!) fortified wine. Blacksburg Wine Lab is excited to host a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist to guide a tasting of some of the best sherries in the world!
Along with your sherry sipping, chef Bryan will be preparing 3 courses of pairing boards - a seafood board, a cheese & charcuterie board, and a dessert board.
This event will be held in our educational room, The Vault. Seats are limited so invite some friends and snag your spots today!
Table-side Tuesday
Stop by The Wine Lab any time between 5-7pm for a 4-wine tasting poured table-side paired with a tasty amuse bouche!
This week we are featuring Virginia Mountain Vineyards with Jacqueline from VA Mountain Vineyards in Salem.
BWL 5 Year Anniversary!
Come help us celebrate our our 5 Year Anniversary on Thursday September 7th! We'll be dishing up some special celebratory treats including Oysters, Caviar, Cake and Champagne!
We'll have a featured sparkling flight, as well as a featured bourbon flight (the 5 year anniversary gift is wood after all!) AND we'll be popping open a 2018 magnum to pour by the glass!
Table-side Tuesday
Stop by The Wine Lab any time between 5-7pm for a 4-wine tasting poured table-side paired with a tasty amuse bouche!
This week we are featuring New World Style Wines with Cassandra, Blacksburg Wine Lab’s Wine Director.
Pasta Making Class & Italian Wine Tasting
Join us Sunday September 3rd from 1-3pm for a Pasta Making Class with Chef Bryan, along with an Italian Wine Tasting!
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8/27 Book Club - You Had Me at Pet-Nat (reserve your seat)
Join us on Sunday August 27th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussion featuring You Had Me at Pet-Nat by Rachel Signer.
Total ticket cost is $40, save your spot with a $10 deposit, which is transferable but not refundable.
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8/22 Australian Tasting with Master Sommelier Jane Lopes
Join author, importer and Master Sommelier Jane Lopes, for an educational tasting with 5 Australian wines from her portfolio on Tuesday, August 22nd from 6pm - 8pm.
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Wine Summer School Session 3 - Wines of Virginia
Learn all about the wines in our very own state with Jeff from Williams Corner Wines. Virginia is for Wine Lovers!
Each Wine Summer School Session will feature tastings of a minimum of 4-5 wines, an abundant cheese and charcuterie buffet, and a 2 hour educational experience.
Your $50 ticket is all inclusive, and you will have an opportunity to purchase the bottles we taste during each session at a special discounted rate.
We hope to see you there!
7/30 Book Club - Gallo Be Thy Name
Join us on Sunday July 30th from 1-3pm at Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussion featuring Gallo Be Thy Name by Jerome Tuccille.
Total ticket cost is $40, save your spot with a $10 deposit, which is transferable but not refundable.
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Wine Summer School Session 2 - Wines of Champagne
Bust out the bubbles with Champagne, France native, Robin from Kysela Wines!
Learn what makes this part of France so unique while trying a variety of wine from the region.
Each Wine Summer School Session will feature tastings of a minimum of 4-5 wines, an abundant cheese and charcuterie buffet, and a 2 hour educational experience.
Your $50 ticket is all inclusive, and you will have an opportunity to purchase the bottles we taste during each session at a special discounted rate.
We hope to see you there!