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Gray Ghost's Annual Barrel Tasting
From
Saturday, March 20, 2010 To Sunday, March 21, 2010
Entry to event: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, winery open to 5:00 pm
Enjoy a fun AND educational wine tasting experience. It is the ONLY weekend Gray Ghost opens barrels for wine tasting. Sample Cabernets, Merlot and Chardonnay from the barrel in the underground barrel room. Taste developing wines and experience blending! This is the ONLY opportunity to reserve futures of the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Admission includes Gray Ghost signature logo glass and light hors d'oeuvres. No reservations necessary. Admission: $15
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Vertical Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
From
Saturday, April 10, 2010 To Saturday, April 10, 2010
7:30 - 10:00 pm. Held in the foyer of the barrel room, this candlelit, black-tie optional evening features past vintages of Gray Ghost's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons. Featured vintages: 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005, The evening includes heavy gourmet hors d'oeuvres and discussion. Advance ticket purchase required. $95 per person plus tax. Tickets go on sale January 30, 2010.
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Ranger Reserve Blending Class
From
Saturday, May 01, 2010 To Saturday, May 01, 2010
As we prepare to release Gray Ghost's third vintage of the Ranger Reserve (Bordeaux blend), join winemaker Al Kellert as he leads a class on the fine nuances of blended wines. Participants will taste each component in the Ranger Reserve blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot) and then experience the final blend.
Limited seating. Advance ticket purchase required. Ticket price: TBD Tickets go on sale February 27, 2010.
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Gray Ghost's Annual Croquet Classic!
From
Saturday, May 15, 2010 To Saturday, May 15, 2010
Start time: 10:00 am. Back by popular demand! Gray Ghost's all-time favorite Croquet Classic is back! Enjoy a family favorite - Gray Ghost style! Participants play two games of croquet with the six high scorers advancing to the Championship Round. Participants get a croquet classic t-shirt, Gray Ghost logo glass and glass of wine. Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded! Limited space available. Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets: $40 per player, includes t-shirt, logo glass and glass of wine. Tickets go on sale February 27, 2010.
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Gray Ghost's 16th Anniversary Celebration!
From
Saturday, July 10, 2010 To Sunday, July 11, 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Join Gray Ghost as we celebrate 16 years of winemaking excellence! Festivities include wine tasting, winery tours, vineyard tours, live jazz music, Civil War camp, firing of a replica Civil War cannon, local vendors and a silent barrel auction. Admission includes Gray Ghost logo glass and all the fun! Admission: $10 No reservations necessary.
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Gala Release Party! Celebrate the Release of the 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
From
Saturday, November 06, 2010 To Saturday, November 06, 2010
7:30 - 10:30 pm. Celebrate the release of Gray Ghost's exquisite Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from the incredible 2007 vintage year! This is the only time Gray Ghost opens the Reserve Cabernet! The evening's festivities include live music by the Seth Kibel Jazz Trio, open wine bar and buffet dinner. Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets go on sale: September 4.
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Holiday Kick-off!
From
Friday, November 26, 2010 To Friday, November 26, 2010
11:00 am to 6:30 pm. Kick off the holiday shopping season in style at Gray Ghost Vineyards! Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and browse new gifts for the holidays. Live music by Valerie VonFange: 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Extended hours to accommodate your schedule and to entertain out-of-town guests!
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Holiday Open House
From
Saturday, December 04, 2010 To Sunday, December 05, 2010
Entry to event: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, winery open until 5:00 pm. See the world's largest cork Christmas display containing over 60,000 cork, complete with a Christmas tree, sleigh and reindeer, Santa's chair and candelabra! Enjoy a vast array of holiday foods and wine! Collect the 16th in a series of limited edition holiday glasses! Guess the corks on the new cork decoration! Admission includes wine tasting, food and collectable holiday glass.
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Santa Claus Visits Gray Ghost
From
Sunday, December 12, 2010 To Sunday, December 12, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm. Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa. Free gift for each child. Cameras are encouraged. Free
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Gray Ghost Vineyards
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Located in picturesque Rappahannock County, Gray Ghost, a family owned and operated winery, is putting Virginia on the international wine map by producing internationally acclaimed wines from immaculate vineyards. All grapes are hand-picked and wine is aged in premium oak barrels. Full-bodied red are unfiltered and lighter-styled wines are fermented at lower temperatures to enhance fruit character. This emphasis on quality resulted in Gray Ghost being named "Best of the East" three consecutive years by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine!
A visit to Gray Ghost offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality and beautiful picnic facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state!
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Directions
From Washington DC: West on I-66 to Gainesville Exit. South on Rt. 29 to Warrenton Exit (Rt. 29/211). West on Rt. 211, go 11.5 miles to Amissville. Gray Ghost Vineyards on left, across from The Amissville Volunteer Fire/ Rescue Company. From Richmond: I-95 North to 17 North (Exit 133) to 29 North. First Warrenton exit (29 business). West on Rt. 211, go 11.5 miles to Amissville. Gray Ghost is on left, across from The Amissville Volunteer Fire/ Rescue Company. From Charlottesville: North on 29. First Warrenton exit. (29 business). West on Rt. 211, go 11.5 miles. Amissville, winery on left. From Winchester: South on 522. Left turn on 211. Winery is 7 miles on the right
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Adieu
This late harvest Vidal Blanc is produced only in exceptional years. The near perfect growing season allowed for extended hanging of the fruit and thus produced some of the most flavorful and sweet grapes ever brought in from the vineyard. The residual sugar of 11.5% along with the rich Muscat and apricot aromas and flavors have made this a must for serving as an after dinner wine with or without a complementing dessert. Complementing desserts include cheesecake, fruit and lighter cheeses with French bread.
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Cabernet Franc
This 100% Cabernet Franc was fermented in small lots and aged in French oak for about seven months. It was then bottled as an unfiltered wine, thus preserving much of the cherry, raspberry and spicy characteristics of a classic Cabernet Franc. Complements pork, oriental dishes and pastas with tomato sauces.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
This Bordeaux-styled Cabernet was fermented in stainless steel and blended with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc to add complexity. It was then aged for eighteen months in American oak before being bottled as an unfiltered wine. The result is a full-bodied Cabernet with cherry, currant and blackberry flavors as well as a hint of spice and smoky aromas. This is an outstanding complement to red meat dishes and stronger cheeses such as bleu and Stilton.
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Chardonnay
This Chardonnay, fermented and aged in French oak, has delightful aromas of tropical fruit with hints of vanilla. The soft oak character in the finish adds depth and body to this austere wine. For fruit and oak lovers alike, this is an excellent complement to poultry, seafood and pasta dishes.
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Merlot
This elegantly finished Merlot displays layers of berry, black cherry and vanilla flavors. The light oak shadings give this wine its richness, depth and complexity. Complements a wide range of cuisine such as beef, lamb and pasta dishes.
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Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Gray Ghost’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After fermentation, the free run wine is siphoned into French oak barrels. The wine ages for two and a half years in the oak prior to bottling. The wine is then bottle aged for a minimum of six months prior to release. This wine displays the ultimate in delicate fruit and velvety tannins. Perfect complement to tenderloin, bison, and bleu cheeses. Gray Ghost produces a Reserve Cabernet only in exceptional years.
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Reserve Chardonnay
This full-bodied Chardonnay possesses rich toasty oak, ripe pear and vanilla flavors with hints of the buttery character that linger on the long and complex finish. Fermented and aged in new French oak barrels, this 100% Gray Ghost estate-grown Chardonnay is best served with the finest of poultry and seafood dishes such as smoked salmon, lobster, rich poultry and cream-sauced dishes.
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Seyval Blanc
Produced with 100% Seyval Blanc grapes this crisp, dry wine is fermented and aged in French oak. It has the classic grassy notes characteristic of the Seyval grape, with light lemon overtones and a soft oak finish. The wine was styled to complement lighter seafood and pasta dishes as well as lighter cheeses.
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Victorian Red
A light, semi-dry, soft red wine with bright fruit flavors that linger on the palate. A red wine for white wine drinkers! The Victorian Red is an excellent complement to pork, lamb, poultry, spicy food or picnic fare. Can be served at cellar temperature or chilled.
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Victorian White
This stainless steel Chardonnay was fermented to approximately 1.8% residual sugar. It was then blended with a small amount of Seyval Blanc resulting in a crisp, but fruity wine with lovely lemon overtones. The lighter style makes it a great wine for spicy food, summer picnics or for sipping with cheeses and light fare.
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Vidal Blanc
Fermented in stainless steel, this Vidal Blanc/Riesling blend has a floral aroma followed by a crisp and fruity palate with distinctive characteristics of honeydew melon. The exceptionally long finish makes this an excellent selection with poultry, seafood, and spicy cuisine as well as light, delicate cheeses.
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