News for June 2009

"What is better than to sit at the end of the day and drink wine with friends, or substitutes for friends?"

-- James Joyce

Our Tastings and Wine Dinners [more]

Girls' Night Out, Tasting Fees Only June 11th & July 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Our Tasting Room Questions: 540-347-3475		Thank God It's Friday, Tasting Fees Only June 12th, July 24th, & August 8th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Our Tasting Room Questions: 540-347-3475

Winemaker's Dinner Theatre, $89 + tax & tip, menu May 13th, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Our Barrel Room Reservations: 540-347-3475		Clifton Wine Festival, $20 tasters, $10 drivers June 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Children's Park, Historic Clifton, VA Questions: 703-455-5670

Winemaker Get-Acquainted Dinner, $89, menu June 20th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Winery at La Grange, Haymarket, VA Reservations: 703-753-9360		Father's Day Celebration, Tasting Fees Only June 21st, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Our Barrel Room & Vineyard Questions: 540-347-3475

Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival, $20 tasters, $10 drivers June 21st, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA Questions: 703-361-6599		Independence and Dog Days, Tasting Fees Only July 4th & 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Our Barrel Room & Vineyard Questions: 540-347-3475

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We recently learned that some of you would like to know all our daily activities and see which interesting people are sharing our fun. Our tastings planner, Jessy Mahr, understands completely so she has ensured that you can follow Pearmund Cellars on Facebook. If you want to upload pictures and/or descriptions of your visits to Pearmund Cellars, please do. However, remember that we are a family-friendly winery so don't add anything that your parents and children wouldn't like to see. Jessy and other staff members will be adding interesting factoids about winery operations and providing additional details as events are finalized.

Girls' Night Out: Organize your babysitter, then ask your female cousins, neighbors, colleagues, choir members, workout partners, book club friends, sisters, mother, mother-in-law, grandmothers, aunts, and other best friends to join you for our ladies-only evenings. On June 11th, we will offer D&B Chocolates paired with our wines and showcase Longaberger Baskets (no purchase necessary). On July 9th, we will have summer wine pairings and showcase Pampered Chef products. If you plan to bring more than six friends, create your own Evite then let us know how many guests will be arriving. Order limousine service if you would like to ride in style.
Thank God It's Friday: On June 12th, July 24th, and August 8th, make a date with your friends and colleagues to relax after the stress of a long week of commuting or working at home. Of course, on this day of extended hours, you can also come on your own to meet other wine lovers. Bring your own picnic, enjoy our snacks, or ask us about catering -- 24 hours notice for catering please.
Winemaker's Dinner Theatre: To enhance our gourmet dinner, Vintner D. J. Leffin and Event Planner Jessy Mahr will enact a series of theatrical vignettes that wine lovers will appreciate. D. J. says, "Once an actor, always an actor." Join us for an entertaining evening on June 13th. Also, keep July 25th free if you would like to join our winemaker's dinner held virtually on the French Riviera.
Wine Festivals: Join Pearmund Cellars, other local wineries, gourmet food vendors, artists, and artisans to enjoy a wonderful day of music and camaraderie at the Clifton Wine Festival on June 20th and at the 5th Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival on June 21st. Go to both and tell us which one you liked best.
Winemaker Get-Acquainted Dinner: Our sister winery has a new winemaker! He will be the guest of honor on June 20th for an evening of dining, sipping, and chatting. We will learn know all about him plus show him what is so special about Virginia wine lovers.
Father's Day Celebration: On June 21st, bring your dad and granddad to the winery for a day of casual fun and relaxation. They will receive a free Classic Tasting as a gift from Pearmund Cellars. You can play whiffle ball, frisbee, and other outdoor activities, or just relax with your favorite bottle of wine and a picnic lunch. Also, Lisa's dad wants to remind you that most dads agree that Virginia wine is a better Father's Day present than a colorful tie.
Independence and Dog Days: This 4th of July weekend, Redmund wants to make sure that all wine dogs are free to bask in the sun, frolic between the vines, and chase frisbees. He also invites their owners and friends to taste his favorite wines. However, they must be well mannered, play nicely with others, and clean up after themselves. Redmund will greet everyone, pose for pictures, offer light appetizers, and ask for donations to the SPCA.

Book our 2010 wine cruise by June 30th and save up to $800 per stateroom! Our June 27th to July 4th itinerary takes us down the Rhone River through the heart of French wine country. En route, Chris Pearmund will be leading wine tastings, offering lectures, and hosting a cocktail reception. Our cruise include a complimentary shore excursion in each port of call, but you will also have the opportunity to join Chris on some extraordinary optional
Enjoy Pearmund Cellars Wine Dinner Hosted by Brass Cannon Restaurant

excursions to historic wineries. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Cruise Holidays of Alexandria at 703-706-0011 or 866-368-7327. They also will be hosting an information table at the Winery at LaGrange on June 7th, and at Pearmund Cellars on June 13th, both from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hope you can join us!

Our Process

In the Vineyard: Within our rapfidly-growing vines, blooms have started to open. Pretty soon, tiny grapes will appear. Tour our beautiful vineyard after your tasting, and purchase a bottle of your favorite Pearmund Cellars wine to complement your picnic among our verdant Chardonnay vines.

Taste Virginia Wine at the London International Wine Fair

In the Winery: Thanks to Southern United States Trade Association and Chris Parker of New Horizon Wines, Virginia wines were praised by Europe's prime-time television and hard-hitting newspapers. Eight winery owners and winemakers from eleven of Virginia best wineries offered 35 Virginia wines at the London International Wine Fair, the world’s largest wine trade show in London. 30,000 wines were offered to 18,000 attendees, and it wasn't long before many of these came asking to taste Virginia's fine wines. In fact, world-reknowned wine critic Stephen Spurrier went directly to the Virginia booth upon his arrival, and after tasting all 35 wines, declared Pearmund Cellars 2007 Petit Verdot the best wine of the Virginia offerings. The world’s most prolific wine writer and TV host, Oz Clarke, agreed the following day.

However, Viogniers were the biggest surprise to most attendees, and Virginia's Viogniers were considered the best in the world. By the end of the show, it was clear that Virginia hit prime-time with Viognier, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. And, Pearmund Cellars varietals were regarded among the best, gaining interest from four European wine importers, several chain wine shops, and many restaurants. Watch for summer issues of Decanter Magazine. Stephen Spurrier may be writing "Bottleshock II: Virginia."

Also, several of our customers have been asking about investment opportunities in our expanding Virginia wine industry. If you are interested in learning the economics of investing in new or existing wineries.

Our People

Pearmund Cellars is well-known for being a friendly place to relax with a glass of fine wine. Our staff members agree that this is because of our loyal customers who return again and again to share their love for Virginia wine. Each time they return, our customers bring more friends, family, and colleagues to relax at their favorite winery and become part of our family. We heartily appreciate your support, and at this time would like to recognize Bill and Edna Perdew who have visited Pearmund Cellars almost every week since our grand opening. Bill has now left us to share his love of Virginia wines in heaven. Please keep Edna and the rest of Bill's family in your thoughts, and inquiry about Edna the next time you stop by our tasting room.

Our Partners & Retailers

Partner: Just an hour from Northern Virginia, Cow-N-Corn is one of the best places to ride a hay wagon and learn first-hand about cow life, from cute baby calves to adult dairy cows producing "nature's most nearly perfect" food. The Leonard family is proud to show you their herd of 300 Holstein cows and farm equipment on 1800 acres in Fauquier County, Virginia. Visit their corn maze in the fall, but taste their delicious cheese this weekend at Pearmund Cellars.

Pearmund Cellars Wines Sold at Bon Vivant Market

Wine Store: Is socializing with good friends, drinking good wine and beer, the key to sharing your life's good times? If so, the Bon Vivant Market in Smithfield and Suffolk, Virginia, is ready to sort through all the hype and help you select the best wine and beer for your favorite unpretentious occasion. You can also take your party to a friend's house by selecting from hundreds of specialty items to build a gift basket.. The market also hosts a wine guild and beer lover's club so be sure to join their mailing list, and try their tasty recipes to complement your favorite Virginia wine.

Enjoy Pearmund Cellars Wines at Desiderio Restaurant

Restaurant: Whether you desire traditional New-York-style Italian food, comtemporary Italian selections, or special meals designed for your children, you can count on the warm, family-friendly atmosphere of the Desiderio Restaurant in Gainesville, Virginia. Their upscale, yet reasonably-priced, menu and well-chosen wines are designed to create warm memories as you eat, drink, laugh, and love. Plus, the restaurant is a great place to see how well Pearmund Cellars fine wine pairs with your favorite Italian specialties!

Inn: Just one hour west of Washington, D.C., in Purcellville, Virginia, the Montrose Inn is the perfect setting for a quiet retreat. Classes in floral designs, wreathmaking, and candle rolling may be arranged, followed by teas, luncheons, or picnics near the 1790s Quaker manor. Besides enjoying the hospitality of Louise and Cragin Lynn, guests may wish to take a leisurely stroll at nearby historical sites, museums, music festivals, antique shops, gardens, or vineyards. For more active entertainment, guests may enjoy the W&OD hiking / biking trail, local equestrian events, hot air balloon rides, basketball, croquet, or bocci. Bring Pearmund Cellars wine to enjoy along the way.

Our Industry

Filled with in-depth articles and fascinating facts about Virginia wineries and the wines they produce, as well as information on people, places, and events supporting the Commonwealth's wine industry, the Official Virginia Wine Lover quarterly magazine includes detailed maps, listings of festivals, wine recipes, wine pairing suggestions, and much more! The magazine also has a monthly newsletter to which you can subscribe by emailing .

Since we know that you appreciate finding Virginia wine in your favorite restaurants, you may interested in the magazine's Vino! Virginia program, which recognizes restaurants that offer Virginia wine by the glass and introduces diners to the variety of award-winning wines produced throughout the commonwealth. Participating restaurants receive a special window sticker and are listed in various Virginia wine promotions including the magazine's annual Vino! Virginia issue. Restaurants may join the Vino! Virginia program by completing this form. Virginia wine lovers are encouraged to share the form with their favorite restaurants!

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