Spain is a hot, dry, mountainous country with more vineyard land than any other nation on earth. It could be argued that Spain is a viticultural miracle. After years on […]

This is the class that started it all! The day we announced it 1700 people signed up! Then they said what’s next? Wine ed classes have kept us surviving for […]

This is the Ultimate Wine & Cheese Adventure! Let's conquer that intimidating cheese aisle? Fear not! We're here to transform your grocery store dread into a delightful exploration of flavor. […]

This is the class that started it all! The day we announced it 1700 people signed up! Then they said what’s next? Wine ed classes have kept us surviving for […]

Culinary - This guided wine and food pairing happens at lunch time with our winemaker, Donna, using five categories of wine and tapas sized food pairings to take you all […]

Virginia Versus The World™ Thomas Jefferson had a vision … of vineyards lacing the Virginia landscape. And, along with the vines certain economic benefits – not to mention the resulting […]

After the end of apartheid in the 1990s, South Africa’s wines reentered the world market. Now, 20 years later, South Africa’s time to shine on the wine stage has definitely […]

Let’s address the impossible pairing! Experts say dessert and wine cannot possibly be put into your mouth at the same time. Technically they are right - better be careful, some […]

Although sipping on award-winning wines is a delight, once you bring food into the equation the experience moves to an extraordinary level of discovery. Experience a fun, educational, and delectable […]

Be the winemaker for a day! We’ll take the personality test to learn what your palate prefers, teach you all about making a wine that is better than the sum […]

Everyday, Premium, Splurge – Everyone has their own price range on wine – what’s yours? Everyday $-$?, Premium $-$?, Splurge $? up to $? Can you identify the price bracket […]

This is the class we said we would never attempt all at once! Then we caved for our enthusiastically convincing crew member who thought up the idea. In this tasting […]

Back by popular demand! We had so much fun last year, we are doing it again this year! Enjoy seafood from everyone's favorite restaurant Blue Ridge Seafood! Blue Ridge Seafood […]

The Charcuterie Board is a culinary adventure that wine enthusiasts love! Lots of Savory goodies on a board that consist of an array of cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, pickled […]

The history of Alsace wine has been influenced by the repeated changes of nationality of the Alsace region, which has passed from France to Germany and vice versa several times […]

Once every decade or so a wine grape comes along that transcends region, winery, or even common sense to become a brand unto itself. Malbec has joined that illustrious club […]

Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles - There are bubbles and then there are "Come quick, I'm tasting the stars" bubbles. Learn how specific grapes and production techniques influence sparkling wines. Learn why […]

Celebrate Mother's Day at Gray Ghost Vineyards! Enjoy the new release 2024 Gewurztraminer! Live music by Valerie Von Fange on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and Kirsten Hazler on […]

Although sipping on award-winning wines is a delight, once you bring food into the equation the experience moves to an extraordinary level of discovery. Experience a fun, educational, and delectable […]

This is the class that started it all! The day we announced it 1700 people signed up! Then they said what’s next? Wine ed classes have kept us surviving for […]

Enjoy a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend at Gray Ghost! Talk of the Mountain Seafood will be in attendance Saturday and Sunday. Live music by John Sweet Saturday and Sunday from […]

Meritage is a made-up word that means a blend of noble grapes in the style of Bordeaux. Learn how it was created, what grapes are used, and how to pronounce […]

What’s better than a glass of wine? Wine mocktails! Turns out you don’t need hard alcohol to make delicious cocktails. Grab a bottle of wine for some of the best […]

Holy Moli — Let’s go — just look at this trip right here! Slovenia is right next to Austria, Italy, Hungary, Croatia — what a wine tour! Most Slovenian wine […]

Austria wine regions are now highly prized both by wine experts and wine lovers all around the world. Internationally successful varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Pinot Blanc, […]

Can you describe the fragrance of a fresh peach without saying that it smells “like” something else? Wine is a poetic drink. A complex glass of wine can have a […]

Iconic Masterpieces of Wine - In this lesson we’ll talk about history and taste the wines that have become Iconic Masterpiece Wines of the World. Wine has been produced for […]

Get to know the most amazing wine regions you never knew were out there and why the finest wine regions in the world are what they are as we take […]

With over 350 native grapes in Italy, without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and exalted wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they […]