News for March 2009

"The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star."

-- Leonardo da Vinci

Our Tastings and Wine Dinners [more]

March Madness, Wear Team T-Shirt for $1 Bottle Discount March Weekends, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Our Tasting Room Questions: 540-347-3475		Barrel Tastings & Futures Sales, $25, Starting . . . March 14th, 15th, 28th & 29th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our Tasting Room Questions: 540-347-3475

Adults-Only Chili Night, $15 March 13th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Winery at La Grange, Haymarket, VA Reservations: 703-753-9360		Comfort Foods Wine Dinner, $95, menu March 14th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Winery at La Grange, Haymarket, VA Reservations: 703-753-9360

Double Luck of the Irish, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay, $25 March 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Our Tasting Room Questions: 540-347-3475		Alice's March Madness Dinner, $89 + tax & tip, menu March 21st, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Our Barrel Room Reservations: 540-347-3475

Mid-Week Date Night, $20 March 25th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Winery at La Grange, Haymarket, VA Reservations: 703-753-9360		Farm-to-Table Wine Dinner, $150 + tax & tip, details April 1st, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Goodstone Inn, Middleburg, VA Reservations: 703-687-4645

Our Products

Wining Gold Medas From the Beverage Testing Institute

Our shining stars, Chris Pearmund and D.J. Leffin, have done it again! They won two more medals, but this time they raised the stakes: entering the World Wine Championship sponsored by the Beverage Testing Institute. This international competition is staged so that several varietals are evaluated each month. So far, our 2007 Ameritage Reserve won a Gold (90 points), and our 2007 Ameritage won a Silver (89 points). Watch for additional awards as our winemakers attempt to expand the eminence and visibility of East Coast wines.

We invite you, our most important critics, to rate our wines as you enjoy our late winter activities:

March Madness: Every weekend in March, wear the t-shirt of your March Madness team and receive a $1 discount on a bottle of your favorite varietal. We'll be following both the men's and women's tournaments so let us see who you want to win. If you select a Cabernet Sauvignon, try it with Lori Tolson's Easy Does It Pot Roast.
Adults-Only Chili Night: For $15, treat your best friends to a bowl of steaming-hot chili and a glass of classic wine at our sister winery on March 13th. Cozy up in front of the fireplace, or hang out in Benoni's Lounge. There will be games to play, books to read, and a wireless connection for your laptop. What a way to stay warm!
Comfort Foods Wine Dinner: On March 14th, relax at our sister winery and enjoy your favorite comfort foods paired with their fine wines. Their gourmet twist on simple favorites will warm your soul and excite your palate.
Barrel Tastings & Futures Sales: On March 14h, 15th, 28th, and 29th, plus April 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th, enjoy pre-release samplings of our 2008 vintage wines paired with hors d’oeuvres and gourmet cheeses, discussions with the winemakers responsible for our fine vintages, and the opportunity to purchase cases of these future wines at discounted pricing. For more savings, visit the Winery at La Grange for their barrel tastings on March 7th, 8th, 21st, and 22nd, plus April 4th and 5th.
Double Luck of the Irish: Pearmund Cellars knows that the Irish like to celebrate twice as hard on the weekends before and after Saint Patrick's Day. We are offering a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a bottle of Chardonnay for the low price of $25. Bring your friends to share our golden wine!
Alice's March Madness Dinner: You may find Alice, the harried rabbit, the mad queen, the smiling cat, and others at our March 21st celebration of Alice's trip down the rabbit hole. Come in costume to share your creativity.
Mid-Week Date Night: On March 25th, enjoy a bowl of gourmet soup, salad, freshly baked cookies, and a glass of wine with your best beau as our sister winery celebrates the week's halfway point. It's a great excuse to get out of the house and reconnect! Adults only please.
Farm-to-Table Wine Dinner: In Middleburg, Virginia, on April 1st, Chef Tarver King and Winemaker Chris Pearmund will host an exquisite gourmet dinner paired with fine wines from Pearmund Cellars and Winery at La Grange. Ingredients for the menu will come from the Goodstone Inn’s herb and vegetable gardens as well as local organic purveyors.

Our Process

In the Vineyard: Our vines are now naked and waiting for the sun's warmth to initiate bud break. Soon, "bleeding" will occur. That's when water begins to appear at the pruning cuts. Before long, buds will break forth, and new leaves will unfold, signaling the coming of Spring.

In the Winery: On March 10th, we are bottling our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and 2008 Riesling. Both varietals should be delicious, and we cannot wait to see what you think of our new vintages! We know that many of you have been waiting patiently for our new Riesling to be released so remember to stop by soon after the 10th.

Our People

Purchase Vinturi Aerator at Pearmund Cellars

Sue Raiford, our Tasting Room Manager, and her crew of loyal volunteers have a new toy: a wine aerator called Vinturi Essential. When you visit the winery, ask them to let you experience how it works. You should notice a better bouquet, enhanced flavors, and a smoother finish because the patent-pending aerator draws and mixes the proper amount of air for the right amount of time, allowing your wine to breathe instantly. Be careful, though. You may end up purchasing a Vinturi to replace your time-consuming, cumbersome decanter.

Our Partners & Retailers

Partner: Bryron Schumaker's 50 years as a professional photographer are highlighted in his Images Remembered collection. Besides covering serious topics like Senator Richard Nixon's 1952 whistlestop campaign, Byron's years as a U.S. Army combat photographer, newsworthy events from the Cincinnati Post Times Star and the Washington Evening Star, and memorable happenings at the U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture, the extensive collection also contains spectacular images of gardens, circuses, parades, Pearmund Cellars, and other locales. if you would like to purchase any of his collection or request photos of your newsworthy event.

Pearmund Cellars Wines Sold at Rainbow Hill

Wine Store: Located two miles west of Luray, Virginia, Rainbow Hill offers a variety of shops all under one roof. In the Wine and Brew Shop, enjoy a wine tasting session, then get lost in their selections of over 1500 wines and 150 beers, or purchase wine and beer accessories for your own concoction. The Gift Shop features eclectic gifts and collectibles including rainbow items, fairies by famous artists, new age items, and Virginia souvenirs. The Eatery features inside and outside dining, weather permitting. Rainbow Hill offers a blend of colors, people, shops, gifts, and collectibles for every wine lover.

Restaurant: The indebleu restaurant offers a contemporary, comfortable, and fun atmosphere with a menu that showcases modern American cuisine accented with exotic spices from around the world. Close to Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., the restaurant offers a rotating Chef's Table that turns from the dining to the kitchen where you can watch Chef Michael Hartzer creating his signature dishes. Save room for the ice cream spaghetti with Pearmund Cellars Late Harvest Viognier.

Inn: Bordered by historic Chesapeake Bay to the east, the Potomac River to the north, and the Rappahannock River to the south, the Tides Inn is a luminous escape where hospitality abides, recreation is abundant, and service is as gracious as the setting. This Four Diamond inn boasts an 18-Hole Golden Eagle golf course, par 3 executive golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, full-service spa, 60-slip transient marina, sailing school, boat rentals, outdoor heated pool, business center, meeting rooms for up to 150 people, exceptional restaurants. Visit the inn to be immersed in luxury, relax with your family, and enjoy your favorite Virginia wines.

Our Industry

Wine consumption in the United States is growing rapidly. As a result, wine growing, production, and sales are becoming more prominent careers. Pearmund Cellars' staff members are now participating in a career shadowing program initiated by our local high school. In addition, we have supported case work and surveys for colleges, taught continuing education courses, and even given given educational tours to students from nearby grammar schools. One reason that wineries are popular with educators is that our industry is a reasonably-sized example of vertical integration that encompasses products and services for both retail and wholesale customers.

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