6 Local Gifts for the Wine-Lover In Your Life
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Who’s dreaming of a wine Christmas?
If you have a wine lover in your life, this is just the guide to help you score some holiday gifts. We rounded up six of the best local wine gifts around Richmond!
— by Paige Poprocky, Social Media Manager (and the brains behind Sips & Trips with Paige. Follow her @sipsandtripswithpaige!)
Barrel Thief Wine Club Subscriptions
Barrel Thief Wine Shop & Cafe is your local source for fine wine. They specialize in selecting wine based on your preferences!
If you need the perfect gift, they offer monthly and quarterly subscriptions at four price tiers. It is the gift that keeps on giving! Here are the options:
Thieves’ Choice Case Subscription ($84 - $168)
Premium Thieves’ Choice Case Subscription ($114 - $228)
Top Shelf Subscription ($190 - $380)
League of Thieves - 1 bottle monthly ($40 - $480)
Location: 5805 Patterson Ave (Near West End)
Hours: Found here
Looking for more? RichWine, Second Bottle, and Jardin offer great subscriptions and wine clubs, too!
Heart of Virginia Wine Trail Passport
The Heart of Virginia Wine Trail is the closest wine trail to RVA, and you can order a passport online (or at any of the participating wineries) for an amazing gift! Each passport includes a tasting or flight at all five participating wineries and the opportunity to enjoy the countryside while driving from winery to winery.
A passport is only $25, which includes the five tastings mentioned above, as well as a commemorative HOVA wine glass! The participating wineries are:
Want to learn more about HOVA? Check out our previous guide outlining the trail and information about each winery!
Snowy White & Real Santa Red Bundle
James River Cellars Winery is located about ten minutes north of the city. James River produces over 16 wines, and they have a knack for making holiday-themed wines!
Snowy White is James River’s newest wine in their festive wine series. It is an off-dry white wine that has notes of melon and honeysuckle. It is the perfect wine to share with friends and family during the holiday season.
Real Santa Red is James River’s festive holiday blend infused with cinnamon. This sweet red will warm your soul while you relax by the fire with your family. Look for hints of cherry, cranberry, and freshly baked apple pie. You can also serve this warm, as it makes a lovely mulled wine.
Location: 11008 Washington Hwy (Glen Allen)
Hours: Found here
Wines of Richmond Print
Sunday Table Co. is a playful paper goods business run by two best friends, Virginia and Emilie. They are a small local business dedicated to creating beautiful pieces for your home, and celebrating wonderful places around Richmond!
Their “Wines of Richmond” print is the perfect gift for your wine-loving friend. It is a unique and whimsical illustrated print of 13 different wineries in and around RVA, all within an hour of Richmond.
Lakeside Lounge Tent Experience
Give the gift of an experience at Jolene Family Winery with their Lakeside Lounge Tents. Best for groups of four to eight, these private oases are furnished and located in The Pines right on the water for a dreamy lakeside escape. Lounge tents are complete with a propane heater fire pit in the fall/winter and oscillating fans with exposed walls in the spring/summer.
Reservations are $100 for 1 hour and 45 minutes and include complimentary wine-to-table service!
Location: 2750 Pocahontas Trail (Quinton)
Hours: Found here
Reserve Pass
From the founders of the Virginia Wine Pass and VinoWine comes the Reserve Pass: the best way to explore wineries and access tasting room deals. The Reserve Pass is the only all-digital, nationwide wine pass and winery finder. With discounts at nearly 250 wineries across the country (including over 170 in Virginia and many Richmond area favorites), you can make back the cost of your membership in as little as one or two weekends. The Reserve Pass is good for you and a guest and can be used at the same winery as often as you like. Deals include free/BOGO tastings/flights, discounts on bottle purchases, and more. Perks vary by location.
To learn more, visit https://reservepass.wine.
PS: Members of The Richmond Experience get 40% off a yearly membership with code rvax40.
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This city guide was contributed by Paige Poprocky, author of the blog Sips and Trips with Paige.
Sips and Trips with Paige is a wine, travel, and experience blog that revolves around wine adventures, travel, and date night experiences.
Thank you to Dr. Whyte Smile for powering this city guide!