THE WINE DOWN
WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?
53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD
A note from Winegrower and Owner, Dave Drillock Happy Thanksgiving!
The connection of wine over the millennia has always been Family, Friends and Food. With the Holiday season approaching, our latest release is our Shannon Hill White. It is a blend of 61% Chardonel and 39% Vidal Blanc with aromas of honey crisp apple, white peach, citrus blossoms and Asian pears. Medium bodied, crisp and refreshing, it will go great with many of the appetizers enjoyed during the Holiday Season or simply as the welcome wine.
We invite you to visit our serene, meadow-like location in rural Louisa County. We pride ourselves on being genuine and approachable, eager to share our passion for wine without any scripted lines or memorized facts, just a warm and welcome atmosphere.
We are a Winery that just wants to be a Winery!
For more details, please check our website at www.53rdwinery.com or call us at 540-894-1536. We look forward to welcoming you to the winery, and we truly appreciate your business and support.
Upcoming events:
Saturday, November 15th: Wine Club Appreciation Day
As always, we are planning an extra special tasting experience for November. Not a wine club member? No problem, guests are welcome. Cost is $17/person whichincludes tasting and a food truck coupon. Always an enjoyable time!
Live Music: Carter Freeman 1-4pm Food Truck: Blue Ridge Pizza Co.
Saturday, November 22nd: Friendsgiving Feast with Wine Can’t get together for Thanksgiving? Well, you can starthere. Enjoy a hearty buffet featuring roasted turkey and all the trimmings, along with a flight of four wines carefully selected to pair beautifully with a traditional holiday meal. 1pm in the pavilion
https://www.exploretock.com/ fiftythirdwineryandvineyard/ event/576418/friendsgiving-feastwith-wine
piano in the pavilion 12:30-4:30pm
Saturday, November 29th: 53% off at 53rd!
Gratitude Getaway: 53% off a flight and 53% off snacks and charcuterie!
Live Music: Matty & Mirabelle Metcalfe 1-4pm
Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm • Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm
13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com
DUCARD VINEYARDS
2022 Signature Viognier
100% estate grown Viognier with notes of apricot, pear, and honeysuckle leading to a natural salinity and lovely, bright finish. Best served slightly chilled, a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal!
We are open 7 days a week throughout the month of January, with live music every weekend! Make sure to keep an eye on our website and social media pages for the most up to date listings of our upcoming artists.
Fridays- Friday Night Out! Every Friday night through the summer we feature half price wine flights, live music, food for sale, and grills available for use until 8:00pm.
Weekends- Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!
November 28, 2025
Black Friday Music in the Mountains with South Canal Street - open 12-6 pm
Bring your Thanksgiving guests and your dancing shoes and come out to DuCard Vineyards for the fun and fabulous music of South Canal Street! They bring their repertoire of your favorites including songs by The Beatles, Chicago, Motown, Eagles and top hits from the golden era of music, late 1950’s to the 1970’s! DuCard Vineyards is open from 12 to 6 pm and the band is playing from 2 to 5 pm. Plan to grab your favorite DuCard wine and have some fun! No cover.
Thursday, November 27th: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28th: 53% off at 53rd!
Gratitude Getaway: 53% off a flight and 53% off snacks and charcuterie!
Live Music: Denise O’Meara with
EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY
Fall at Eastwood Farm and Winery
Late fall into winter at the winery means the return of warm mulled wine, fire pits, and preparation for a season of celebration with family, friends and the community. We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room throughout the season.
Upcoming at the Winery:
Low-Country Shrimp Boil is back! | Every Friday starting November 7th 4-7:30PM
Get ready for a delicious, flavorpacked Shrimp Boil Feast every Friday night this Winter! We’re bringing the best of Southern tradition right to your plate with succulent shrimp, juicy sausage, tender corn on the cob, and perfectly seasoned potatoes – all served hot and ready to enjoy in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with live music from 5-8pm on the stage in our tasting room.
Music Bingo | Thursday, October 30 (6-8PM), Sunday, November 30th (2-4PM)
Everyone loves singing along with their favorite songs and who doesn’t love a competitive game of Bingo? Music Bingo brings together the best of both worlds for a high energy game that is fun for everyone. Simply listen to the
Front Porch Concert at Eastwood| Wednesday, November 19th 7-9PM
The Front Porch presents Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band. This show takes place at Eastwood Farm and Winery. Doors open at 5:30 PM, music starts at 7 PM. This show is a mix of seats and standing, dancing encouraged! Ticketed Events - Available On Our Website
Thanksgiving Holiday Events
Start the holiday right with our Wreathmaking Workshop, Sunday, November 23 from 12-2PM followed by a full lineup of fun throughout the week. Cap off your holiday with our Shrimp Boil (4-7:30PM) and live music with Matthew O’Donnell (58PM) on Friday, November 28th.
MUSIC AT EASTWOOD THIS MONTH!
Join us for the popular Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music on Saturday nights from 5-8pm (in addition to our more mellow Saturday afternoon music program). Eastwood also hosts a range of live performances by talented local and regional musicians every Thursday and Friday night. See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.
MUSIC AT EASTWOOD!
music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes! Don’t miss a special music bingo on November 9th
featuring a meet & greet with Service Dogs of Virginia on the veranda and a special animalthemed music bingo round from Sara! Free to play
Paint & Sip | Sunday, November 30th 12-2PM
Grab a glass of wine (or your favorite drink!) and let your creativity flow in our relaxed and fun Paint & Sip classes. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a first-time painter, the talented instructors of Blue Ridge Brushes will walk you through the painting process as you create your own masterpiece. Ticketed EventsReserve Your Spot On Our Website
Wings over Wine Country & Artisan Market | Sunday, November 16th
Meet amazing animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Center of Virginiaincluding animals like eagles, hawks, opossums, and reptiles and enjoy a new wine release to raise money for the Center, featuring Buddy the Eagle on the label!
12:00–1:30 PM | Meet & Greet 1:30–2:00 PM | Wildlife Presentation
RSVP appreciated at info@ eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Also explore the Maker’s Market from 12:00-5:00 PM featuring local artisans and handmade goods all day.
on our enclosed & heated veranda with a glass of our gold medal 2022 Meritage Reserve. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal toasty flatbread or our scrumptious Cast Iron Baked Brie. Escape to Virginia Wine Country, only five miles from Downtown Charlottesville. Open year-round, seven days a week. Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.
Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727
www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
HARDWARE HILLS VINEYARD
Temperance Bridge
Join us for the popular Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music on Saturday nights from 5-8pm (in addition to our more mellow Saturday afternoon music program). Eastwood also hosts a range of live performances by talented local and regional musicians every Thursday and Friday night (and Sundays!). See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.
Every Thursday: Live Music 5-8PM or Music Bingo 6-8PM
Thursday “Thank You” Community Day at Eastwood—$5 Taps (Beer & Cider)
Every Friday: Live Music 5-8PM Low-Country Shrimp Boil 5-8PM
Every Saturday: Live Music 12:303:30PM + Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8PM
Every Sunday: Music Bingo, Paint & Sip, Maker’s Market or Live Music
(See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.)
What about the kids?
Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Winery Hours: Sunday-Wednesday (125 PM); Thursday-Saturday (12-8 PM)
We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for award-winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as a delicious seasonal menu by Chef Andrew Partridge that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Delight in lounging
As the weather gets chilly, this very special wine shines through with a special blend of estate grown chambourcin blended with a small percentage of estate grown, distilled, and crafted port-style vintage wine. A fireside sipper, this smooth and delightful wine not only makes a great base for hot mulled wine, but also works well with s’mores and dessert. An elegant, charismatic full-bodied experience of chocolatedrizzled ripe berries and spiced toffee with a velvety butterscotch finish. Difficult to describe. Easy to love.
After another successful harvest season, we are thrilled to be settling our wines into a nice winter nap as the aging process continues and the 2025 harvest matures. Our event space is now complete and booking for special events in the coming year -- come take a tour before 2026 pricing increases kick in!
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR REELS YET?? Check us out on all social media channels!
EVENTS:
Friday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC with Ron Gentry! A Hardware Hills original...we’ve enjoyed this wonderful man’s music from the very beginning. Great vocals, song selection and such a
great guy! Come see for yourself.
November 15th – Masquerade Ball! A night of enchantment, new wine release, fine dining, wine, and DANCING! Do not wait to get your tickets.
Friday, Nov. 21
LIVE MUSIC with Matthew O’Donnell! The luck of the Irish brings us another great evening of fun music, interactive tunes, and many of your favorites! A local favorite artist right here at the Hills!
Sunday, Nov. 23rd
MUSIC BINGO!! Bring the whole group and get ready for some great tunes, sing alongs, and winning bingo cards!! Play from 2 - 4 p.m. in the warmth of our new event space! Free admission!
Friday, Nov. 28th
5TH ANNUAL HILLSIDE MARKET! Bring the whole family for a day of holiday vendor specialty shopping, wine specials, Archer’s BBQ food truck, live music with Jefferson Speedboat band, and more! What a great way to get out of the house after a big holiday meal. Join us from 11 - 5!
5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 434.286.4710 • www.hardwarehills.com
KESWICK VINEYARDS
Wine Down Wednesdays
It’s the last month of the year for midweek magic! Join us from 5:30–8:30 PM with Happy Hour on select wines from 5–6 PM. Perfect for shaking off those weekday cobwebs.
Line Dancing Kick up your heels and join our fabulous Wine Club Manager, Chris, for some Shivering fun! Learn a few moves and laugh along from 5–7 PM! No experience (or rhythm) required!
Wine Club
Come be a part of Virginia’s Most Rewarding Wine Club! Enjoy exclusive savings, member-only events, and first access to new releases. Ask us today how to start sippin’ and savin’!
Live Music Saturdays
Every Saturday from 12–4 PM, enjoy local live music while you sip and soak in the vineyard views. Bring your friends, grab a glass, and make every weekend a little more Keswick.
Hours:
Monday- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm
1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947
Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com
PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS
At Prince Michel, indulge in a spectrum of wines—from luxurious craft picks like Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Manseng to distinctive favorites such as our Rapidan River Sweet White Reserve. But this season’s standout is our Prince Michel 2023 Cabernet Franc, freshly honored with a silver medal at the 2025 East Meets West Competition. Elegant and expressive, it showcases Virginia terroir with bright red cherry, violet, and savory spice, framed by supple tannins and a refined finish.
Discover Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery, an iconic East Coast estate. Family- and pet-friendly, we’re one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth— and home to Tap 29 Brew Pub, serving local craft brews and delicious pub-style food seven days a week.
Located in the heart of Virginia
Wine Country, our elegant winery on Route 29 between Charlottesville and Washington, DC, offers wine tastings, tours, shopping, and scenic picnic spots daily from 11 a.m. Ask to taste the award-winning 2023 Cabernet Franc; it’s a versatile pour that pairs beautifully with herb-roasted chicken, mushroom flatbreads, grilled lamb, or aged Gouda.
Live Music every Friday–Sunday (lineup on our website)
Trivia every Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. Tuesday is Beer & Wings Specials Day
Happy Hour every Thursday, 3–5 p.m.
Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m.
154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725 (540) 547-3707
www.princemichel.com
A Woman-Owned Business
REVALATION VINEYARDS
2023 Cabernet Franc
With aromas of blackberry, plums and currants together with baking spices, this fine example of Cabernet Franc has the expected fruit bouquet and a well-balanced and hearty mouthfeel. A long finish and pleasant aftertaste invite more pours. For some wine drinkers overwhelmed by Cabernet Sauvignon, this will be the one for you: all the dark fruit flavors you enjoy brought a bit more gently to you. The perfect accompaniment to roasted or grilled meats.
November Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 6 pm; Sundays, noon to 5 pm. Mondays and Thursdays by reservation.
Nov 27th – Closed for Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 5th – Book World Meets
Wine World – Elizabeth Becker joins us at 6 pm to read from her newest novel, The Moonlight Healers.
Dec. 6th – Arts & Vines – Join us from noon until 6 pm for our Holiday Market.
Artisans Christina Boy Design (wood), Gary Grant (paintings), Phineas Rose Studios (jewelry), Elizabeth Bennett (barn quilts), Richard Young (paintings), Lynn Young (embroidery),
Bound2Please Books, and Chocolatesville will be on site with their unique wares. With Pop-Up Food Truck - Cousins Maine Lobster Truck will be here from noon until 6 pm.
Dec. 22nd – 28th – Closed for Christmas Holidays. We reopen to regular business hours on Friday, January 2.
2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 • 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com
