Gray Ghost Vineyards

Gray Ghost Vineyards

Exceptional Wines, Southern Hospitality


2013 Calendar of Events

Picnic Specials at Gray Ghost

Year-Round!

Gray Ghost offers picnic specials year-round!  A block of cheese and basket of crackers for $6 (serves 2-3 people).  Enjoy a bottle or glass of wine and relax in the gazebo and garden or the gorgeous Mosby Lounge!  We look forward to your next visit!  (Guests are always welcome to bring their own picnic as well!)

 

Register for Volunteer Harvest Program!
Registration for 2013 harvest season is currently being accepted.
Registration closes August 31.

Harvest takes place in September and October
Visit the Gray Ghost tasting room and register now for the most popular volunteer harvest program in the Commonwealth of Virginia!  Volunteer harvesters enjoy a lavish breakfast, fun-filled morning picking grapes and luncheon with all your favorite Gray Ghost wines!  Each harvester receives a limited edition "Gray Ghost Official Harvester" t-shirt.  There is no charge to participate.  Participants must be over 21.  To register for harvest you must visit the Gray Ghost tasting room (registrations are ONLY accepted in person).  Questions? Call: 540-937-4869.



Father's Day at Gray Ghost!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Take the day and spoil Dad!  Father's Day festivities include free wine tastings, winery tours and gourmet box lunches.  Please call ahead for lunch reservations: 540-937-4869 or feel free to bring a picnic! 
Winery tours: 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Live music by Valerie Von Fange: 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Box Lunches Catered by The Flint Hill Public House
Box Lunch Choices:


Grilled Caesar Chicken Wrap
with Romaine Lettuce and Shaved Parmesan on Multigrain
Housemade Potato Chips
Fresh Fruit
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bottled Water

Ham and Cheddar
with Spicy Brown Mustard and Lettuce on Multigrain
Housemade Potato Chips
Fresh Fruit
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bottled Water

Veggie Flatbread Sandwich
sauteed Mushrooms, Pepper, Onion, Fresh Mozzerella and Pesto rolled on a Grilled Flatbread
Housemade Potato Chips
Fresh Fruit
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bottled Water

$20 per lunch (tax included)
prepaid lunch reservations required
540-937-4869


Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, July 7, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm

(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1993 Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Merlot
2007 Merlot
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases

Gray Ghost's 19th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join Gray Ghost as we celebrate 19 years of winemaking excellence!  Weekend festivities include winery tours, vineyard tours, wine tastings, live music, local vendors, Civil War Camp and firing of a replica Civil War cannon!

Live music schedule:
Saturday: Seth Kibel Jazz Trio
12:00 to 4:30 pm

Sunday: Ron Medina, Acoustic Guitar
12:00 to 4:30 pm

Local Vendors

Meg's Minions
Crocheted Stuffed Animals, Toys and Accessories

Jacqueline Handley Designs
Resort Wear Clothing, Handcrafted Semi-precious Stone Jewelry and Accessories

Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, August 4, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm

(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1995 Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Cabernet Franc
2008 Cabernet Franc
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases


Sunday, August 25, 2013
Winemaker Dinner at The Iron Bridge Wine Company
This event is held at the The Iron Bridge Wine Company.
Please visit the Winemaker Dinners page for more information.


Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, September 1, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm
(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases

Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, October 6, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm
(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1996 Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Merlot
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases


Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, November 3, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm
(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Cabernet Franc
2008 Merlot
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases



Gray Ghost's Gala Release Party!
Celebrate the Release of the 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon!
Saturday, November 16, 2013
7:30 to 10:30 pm
It is Gray Ghost's most elegant party of the year as we celebrate the release of the incredibly intense 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon!  This is the only time we open the Reserve Cabernet!  This candlelit, black-tie optional evening includes an elegant surf and turf buffet dinner catered by The Apple House of Linden, live music by the famous Seth Kibel Jazz Trio (winner of over 20 WAMMIES), and an open wine bar, featuring the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and all your Gray Ghost favorites!  See the Ranger Room transformed into an evening to remember!
This is the last release party for two years!
Advanced ticket purchase required.
Ticket price $125.00 per person, all inclusive.
Tickets currently on sale.


Civil War Author's Day

Saturday, November 23, 2013
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

As we commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, renowned authors will be in attendance signing and selling books and sharing stories of the Civil War.  This is a free event.  Authors and presentation schedule will be posted as confirmed.  This is a FREE event.  Authors accept cash and check for books.

Holiday Kick-off!
Friday, November 29, 2013
11:00 am to 6:00 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 Von Fange:  3:30 - 5:30 pm
Extended hours to accommodate your schedule and to entertain out-of-town guests!

Food Drive
Gray Ghost is hosting a food drive throughout the month of December.  Your food or monetary donation enters you in a drawing to receive tickets to one of Gray Ghost's popular events!

Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, December 1, 2013
2:00 to 4:00 pm
(Optional winery tour at 1:00 pm)
For the first time, Gray Ghost will open library wines outside of the annual vertical wine tasting event.  Three or four different wines will be featured on the first Sunday of each month.  A limited number of those featured wines will be available for sale to those participating.  Reservations recommended: 540-937-4869
1993 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases


Gray Ghost's Christmas Cork and Cheese Celebration!
ALL NEW Christmas Event!
December 7 and 8, 2013
Entry to event:  11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Winery open until 5:00 pm

Revel in the most festive holiday atmosphere at Gray Ghost's all new Christmas Cork and Cheese Festival!  View the world's largest cork Christmas display containing decorations crafted out of over 80,000 corks!  While experiencing the winter wonderland and listening to live holiday music, sample Gray Ghost's award-winning wine with local and regional artisan cheeses.  Guess the number of corks on the new decoration to win a selection of Gray Ghost wine!  Collect the 20th in a series of limited edition holiday wine glasses!  Plan your visit to coincide with one of Al's entertaining and informative winery tours!  Admission includes a festive event filled with live music, wine tasting, cheese tasting, desserts, winery tours and collectible holiday glass.
Winery tours: 12:00, 1:30, 3:30

Live music schedule:
Saturday:  Valerie Von Fange
1:00 -3:30 pm

Sunday:  Ron Medina
1:00 -3:30 pm

Admission: $20 adults

$10 under 21

Santa Visits Gray Ghost
Sunday, December 15, 2013
1:00 to 4:00 pm

Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa.  Free gift for each child.  Cameras encouraged.  Free.







 

For questions concerning any Gray Ghost event, please call the winery: 540-937-4869.




Gray Ghost Vineyards
14706 Lee Highway
Amissville VA 20106
Phone: 540-937-4869
Fax: 540-937-5091
www.grayghostvineyards.com