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SPECIAL NOTE: We are deep in the planning process for an extraordinary 2023 Virginia Wine Expo over 9 days in late February and early March. The schedule will feature a cache of new events (please see below), some spectacular new venues, the Virginia Wine Expo Academy, and an extraordinary Auction. Three of our signature events - the Walk-Around Grand Tastings, SMOKED!, and the new International Meritage Celebration - will be held at beautiful Main Street Station. Other signature events, such as the new POP NAPA! Sparkling & Champagne Celebration and Bacchanalia, along with dozens of other events, will be held at Main Street Station and other venues around Richmond. Please join us!
The schedule you see below is largely complete although still subject to change. Tickets go on sale in October. We'll announce the specific on sale date soon!
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Virginia's Wine World Is Here
Highlighted by the Walk-Around Grand Tastings the 2023 Virginia Wine Expo presented by Publix is a nine-day, curated, and educational craft beverage and culinary showcase focusing on fine Virginia wine sourced from Virginia's top-tier wineries, wine from our Guest Regions, and impeccable, local cuisine. The stars of Virginia's wine world are here - winemakers, proprietors, senior representatives - to pour and discuss their wines with Expo-goers. And knowledgeable representatives will pour and discuss the wines from our Guest Regions too.
2023 Guest Regions of the Virginia Wine Expo
The 2023 National Guest Region is Napa Valley and the 2023 International Guest Region is Argentina.
Heart of the Expo
The heart of the Expo are the Walk-Around Grand Tastings (there are 4 sessions) at beautiful Main Street Station, where you'll taste hundreds of the finest Virginia wines, spirits and ciders, including selections from Napa Valley and Argentina, and savor the new International Natural & Organic Wine Pavilion. In addition, the Walk-Around Grand Tastings will feature artisan specialty food and products, and an incredible new Auction.
Important Notes
- Must be 21 or older for all events, except the Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special (must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian)
- Tickets are e-mailed to you within minutes of your purchase. You may print out the e-ticket or bring it on your phone
- Tickets are available in advance but not necessarily at the door. Ticket availability at the door will be announced in early March at the event and online on the website
- Ticket prices are all-inclusive - no additional charges at the event unless noted
Full Event Schedule
Saturday February 18th
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Online - Class #1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Online - Class #1
Get all the detailsSaturday February 25th
POP NAPA! Sparkling & Champagne Celebration
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
POP NAPA! Sparkling & Champagne Celebration
Get all the detailsSunday February 26th
Signature Wine Brunch at Publix Aprons Cooking School with Barboursville Vineyards
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Signature Wine Brunch at Publix Aprons Cooking School with Barboursville Vineyards
Get all the detailsSignature Wine Dinner with Chef David Dunlap at Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Signature Wine Dinner with Chef David Dunlap at Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen
Get all the detailsMonday February 27th
Signature Wine Dinner at Buttermilk and Honey with Chef Mike Lindsey of Lillie Pearl
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Signature Wine Dinner at Buttermilk and Honey with Chef Mike Lindsey of Lillie Pearl
Get all the detailsTuesday February 28th
Peter Chang Unbound Signature Wine Dinner
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Peter Chang Unbound Signature Wine Dinner
Get all the detailsThe Stables at Belmont Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Brycen Woodley
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Stables at Belmont Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Brycen Woodley
Get all the detailsWine & Tapas at Penny’s Wine Shop in Historic Jackson Ward
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wine & Tapas at Penny’s Wine Shop in Historic Jackson Ward
Get all the detailsWednesday March 1st
Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek
Get all the detailsThe Modern Afghan Signature Wine Dinner at The Mantu Presented by Virginia Living
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Modern Afghan Signature Wine Dinner at The Mantu Presented by Virginia Living
Get all the detailsThursday March 2nd
International Meritage Celebration
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
International Meritage Celebration
Get all the detailsFriday March 3rd
Ode to the Oyster Sparkling Wine Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Ode to the Oyster Sparkling Wine Lunch
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar with Ron Edwards - Mendoza’s Greatest Reds: Why Sub-region Matters
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Masterclass Seminar with Ron Edwards - Mendoza’s Greatest Reds: Why Sub-region Matters
Get all the detailsVIP/Early SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
6:15 pm - 10:00 pm
VIP/Early SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
Get all the detailsGeneral SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
General SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
Get all the detailsSaturday March 4th
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Live - Class #2
9:30 am - 11:30 am
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Live - Class #2
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Napa Cab - Past, Present & Future presented by Caroline Hermann MW
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Napa Cab - Past, Present & Future presented by Caroline Hermann MW
Get all the detailsGrisette’s ‘Hunt Club’ Signature Wine Lunch with Chef Donnie Glass
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Grisette’s ‘Hunt Club’ Signature Wine Lunch with Chef Donnie Glass
Get all the detailsVIP/Early Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
VIP/Early Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsGeneral Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
General Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Discovering a New Frontier - Petit Manseng & Virginia’s Role in Defining the Varietal’s Potential
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Discovering a New Frontier - Petit Manseng & Virginia’s Role in Defining the Varietal’s Potential
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Virginia vs. Napa Valley - A Comparative
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Virginia vs. Napa Valley - A Comparative
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Virginia’s Top 12 Award-Winning Wines presented by Jay Youmans MW
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Virginia’s Top 12 Award-Winning Wines presented by Jay Youmans MW
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Bartholomew Broadbent Presents the Great Wines of Argentina’s Bodega Weinert
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Bartholomew Broadbent Presents the Great Wines of Argentina’s Bodega Weinert
Get all the detailsGeneral Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
General Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsNo Drink or Food Admission
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No Drink or Food Admission
Get all the detailsSunday March 5th
Masterclass Seminar: Tour Argentina presented by Sommelier Erin Scala
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Masterclass Seminar: Tour Argentina presented by Sommelier Erin Scala
Get all the detailsWalk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special
Get all the detailsSub Rosa Bakery’s Signature Wine Dinner with Bakers Evrim & Evin Dogu & Guest Chef Benjamin Burakoff
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Sub Rosa Bakery’s Signature Wine Dinner with Bakers Evrim & Evin Dogu & Guest Chef Benjamin Burakoff
Get all the details- Combo Package
- Main Street Station
- Craft Beer
- Educational
- Food
- Music
- New Event
- Seminar
- Wine
- Distilled Spirits
- Auction
- Cider
Advance tickets will only be available for sale on this website. Tickets may be available at the door at an increased price unless sold out. All tickets to the Virginia Wine Expo are nonrefundable.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to attend all Expo events, except the Sunday Walk-Around Grand Tasting