Festa Rappahannock - Kickoff Event for AWRC

FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF
NEW “ARTISANAL WINERIES OF RAPPAHANNOCK” WINE TRAIL

Dates are Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, 11 to 5, at Rappahannock Cellars

Rappahannock County, VA, July 15, 2010 – Five wineries located in Rappahannock County, Virginia, will celebrate the launch of the new “Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock” wine trail at FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK on July 31 and August 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will take place at Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Road in Huntly, Virginia. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of the Rapidan. For more information, visit http://www.artwinerc.com/ or call 540-635-9398.

Virginia’s newest and most unique wine trail is a collection of artisanal, family-run wineries who have joined together to offer a premium wine tasting experience that is rooted in small lot, handcrafted wines. Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock are all located in Rappahannock County, just a short scenic drive from one another, and only an hour from the DC beltway and close to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a boutique, casual wine tasting trail, in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia.

The Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock “coming out” party is a celebration of Viognier and Cabernet Franc wines and “slow” local food. Featured will be locally-raised beef provided by Briarmead Farms, and chicken raised locally by Beatrix Farms, both of the Northern Valley Pastoral Guild, along with local produce, all creatively prepared by the chefs of The Marriott Ranch. Live musical entertainment will round out the day.
The Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock include the Jung Family of Chester Gap Cellars (ChesterGapCellars.com), the Gadino Family of Gadino Cellars (GadinoCellars.com), the Patil family of Narmada Winery (NarmadaWinery.com), the Delmare Family of Rappahannock Cellars (RappahannockCellars.com), and the East Family of Sharp Rock Vineyards (SharpRockVineyards.com). These dedicated winemakers invite you to experience their individual family’s hospitality, artisanal wines and uniquely intimate environments.

Visiting the Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock County is only the beginning of your Rappahannock County experience. The five villages of Rappahannock County do offer a variety of shops, world class artist studios, award-winning B&B’s and restaurants, antique shops and farm cooperatives featuring local produce, meats and cheeses. For more information, click on VisitRappahannockVA.com.

Hospice of the Rapidan is located in Culpeper, Virginia and provides skilled medical care, social work, bereavement care, volunteer support, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families residing in the Piedmont region.

Gadino Cellars Supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

When: July 18th, 2010, 12 pm-4pm

Where: Gadino Cellars Winery, 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747

What: Family Fun! Lawn Games for Adults and Children, Lunch, Music and Wine!

Event Cost For an Important Cause: Donation of your choice to Leukemia and Lymphoma

This Family Event will be in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. All proceeds from the Event Donation and Raffle tickets will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma society as well as 10% of Gadino’s wine sales from the day. Your ticket includes fun lawn games for adults and children, a children’s craft, and a chance to win great prizes including CASH and gift certificates to a local Salon, two local restaurants and a pampering session for 6 of your friends with a Mary Kay consultant. Also, Local 647 food cart will be on site offering you farm to fork food in benefit of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They’ve been featured on Good Morning America and are shooting soon for The Food Network!

Every 5 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Your entrance fee and the donations from Gadino Cellars and Local 647 goes along way with treatment and research for cures! Please come join us for some Family Fun, Good Food and Great Wine! If you would like to donate but cannot attend this event please email April Rhodes at april.rhodes@cgifederal.com.

Gadino Cellars Club Pick Up with Music!

Join us Saturday, June 19th in our Tasting Room

Wine Club Pick up begins!

The latest winemaker's selections for club members will also be available. Check our Wine Club page if you're interested or curious about joining for our next quarterly winemaker's selections.

Magick Kat plays 1:30-5:00

Join us for the Folk and Classic Rock of Magick Kat . Always entertaining, come on out and enjoy the beauty of Rappahannock while relaxing with wine and song.

Gadino Cellars Mini-Vertical for Father's Day

June 20th

11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Calling all Dads!

We're hosting a mini-vertical on our 07 and 08 Gold Medal winning Cabernet Francs. The 07 Franc is of limited quantity from our cellar library, but there will be special package price on the 07 and 08 for Dads (limited to one 07 Franc/Dad). We hope you enjoy this first ever mini-vertical experience.

Happy Father's Day!

Gadino Cellars is moving - Reminder #3

Hello to all our fans.

This is the third reminder that we will be shutting down the Gadino Cellars fan and group page to consolidate to our Company Page. Thanks to all of you whom have switched already. Just click on Company Page or follow the links on this Blog page to the right that will take you to our Company page, then just locate the "Like" button and click on it. Voila, you're now following us on the correct page! See how easy it is to like us ; )

Derek and the rest of the Gadino Cellars Gang

Gadino Cellars is moving - Reminder #2

Hello to all our fans.

This is the second reminder that we will be shutting down the Gadino Cellars fan and group page to consolidate to our Company Page. Thanks to all of you whom have switched already. Just click on Company Page or follow the links on this Blog page to the right that will take you to our Company page, then just locate the "Like" button and click on it. Voila, you're now following us on the correct page! See how easy it is to like us ; )

Derek and the rest of the Gadino Cellars Gang

Gadino Cellars Virginia Winery Released - Pinot Grigio and Luminoso

Here they are - the Spring and Summer Seasonals. An old favorite and the new wine on the block.

The wait is over! The return of our seasonal Pinot Grigio (2009) is now released. Everything that you've come to appreciate about our past vineyard specific Pinot Grigio is back once again. A huge thank you to Bill and Patty Freitag of Toll Gate Farms in Flint Hill for growing spectacular fruit. Brimming with crisp citrus and aromas of spring, you'll enjoy this wine with lighlty seasoned seafood like line caught grouper, turkey or veal piccata or simply enjoy straight out of your glass when you create a moment to relax.

Announcing our first ever 2009 Luminoso! A blend of late harvest Petit Manseng and Vidal Blanc, this is a wine displaying beautiful and bright floral aromas set up a full palate of pineapple, quince, and hazelnut with a bold crisp finish. The high acidity is balanced with a semidry body and is meant to consumed now while fresh. Enjoy our new seasonal blend with strong, hard cheeses, foie gras, prawns with lemon grass and ginger, or simply on its own when you're looking for a crisp, refreshing wine.