Charcuterie & Wine Tastings
Saturday, July 31, Starting at 10am
We welcome Alibrandi a Local Charcuterie Company who brings us 100% Berkshire Pork from Eden Farms and we’ll be sampling Coppa, Loma, Speck and Proscuitto cured in Virginia. Plus, Wine Sommelier Carol Colby will be in from International Cellars tasting great summer wines – perfect for the cooler weather this weekend!
Adopt a Pet!
Saturday, July 31
SPCA will have animals right outside our store that desperately need good homes!
Watch for us on Channel 6
Friday, July 23rd, 9am Morning Show
Jonathan will be showing how to easily prepare Whole Fish!
Friday, July 2, Starting after 1pm
Wine Tastings
Join us as Stacey Reazin from International Cellars tastes some fabulous wines that pair perfectly with Summer grilling!
Saturday, July 3, Starting after 9:30am
Wine Tastings
Join us as Jennifer Mallam from Cobblestone Cellars tastes more fabulous wines that will compliment your Summer grilling!
Father’s Day Weekend
Saturday, June 19, Starting at 10am
Bluegrass, Beer & Wagyu
We’re doing the day centered around Dad. Stop by the shop Father’s Day Weekend for a real treat! Bluetick Holiday will be performing starting around 10am. Plus, we'll be tasting some great new beers. Try Dad's Beer from Rogue! This is your chance to pick up the gift he’ll never forget: we're taking pre-orders for Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye’s now for pickup on the 19th. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have at a butcher shop!
Saturday, June 12, Starting at 9am
Wine Tastings & Piedmontese Porterhouse
Join us as Sherry Schools from Republic National Distributors tastes some fabulous wines that pair perfectly with our premium Piedmontese Porterhouse Steaks.
Wine & Red Wattle
Saturday, June 5
Artisanal, Local & All Natural Pork
Available the weekend of June 4th, taste sought after pork served by many celebrity chefs in top restaurants worldwide. Red Wattle is dark in color, extremely marbled and it’s flavor is unique to the Harrisonburg climate it forages on. We'll be cutting Pork Roasts,
Loin Chops,
Shoulder,
Spare Ribs, Country-Style Ribs and Fresh Sausages. Wine tastings are on Saturday, June 5th from 9am-1pm.
Belgium Ale & Sausage Tasting
Saturday, May 15th, Starting at 9am
We will be sampling some Belgium Ales with ‘Tripp’ – a traditional Belgium sausage made with ground Cabbage, Pork and Spices. ‘Chimang’ Ale and also Chimay Grand Cru Cheese made by Trappist Monks to support the Monastary and charitable purposes.
Piedmontese Beef & Japanese Steel
Saturday, May 1st, 8am
Prized Italian Beef, Wine Tastings and Free Knife Sharpening!
To coincide with the opening day of the Goochland Farmers Market, we’ll be opening at 8am – now and thru the rest of the farmer market season. To celebrate, we’re getting in prized Italian Piedmontese Beef. This uniquely lean and tender beef originated in the Alpine Region of Northern Italy. Raised in Montana since their climate mimics that of Northern Italy, this cattle has been humanely-raised, grass-fed and free ranged. And most importantly, it’s 100% free of exogenous growth hormones, implants, stimulants or antibiotics. Also on hand, we’ll be offering free knife sharpening from Master Knife Maker Chris Haynie running from 9 to 1pm. Jennifer Mallam will be starting wine tastings at 10am. She’ll be tasting big heavy, Italian steak wines. We're still working on a band, but will keep you posted!
Wine Tasting
Friday, April 23rd, 3-7pm
Stacey Reazin with International Cellars will be in the shop tasting a new Pietra Santa, Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio. The Pietra Santa, in particular, has just a punch of Cabernet to soften it. A beautiful wine with grilled steak or cheese and many other foods! The Pinot Grigio is very floral with hints of summer fruits like mandarin orange and peach. It pairs well with seafood and even pate! You’ll find that the Sangiovese exhibits a fresh bouquet of violets, woodland berries, spices and leather. Come taste for yourself!
Wine Tastings Easter Weekend
Friday, April 2nd
‘The Cellar Door’ and Maurice Frank will be tasting ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’ Cabernet loaded with cinnamon and spice and great with Lamb roasts. Maurice will also have a selection of Chardonay’s and Pinot Noirs from Chile that will make your Easter unforgettable!
Saturday, April 3rd, Starting at 10am
Stacy Reazin from International Cellars will be featuring ‘Alsace’ wines specifically a Muscat and Pinot Blanc. Both Organic and Biodynamic! We say Happy Birthday to the owner of 1st Colony Wines, Randy McElroy by tasting his killer Petite Verdot!
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Saturday, March 20th
Tasting the first of the Spring Collection
This weekend, from 11am to 3pm, we'll be tasting wines (still to be selected) and sampling fine French cheese. Plus, we're doing hot and ready to to go fresh smoked ribs all day long! We'll have plenty of housemade coleslaw too!
South American Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 6th
One of the Best Steak Wines!
This weekend, from 11am to 3pm, we’re going South American and featuring a Malbec. This wine is Ruby-Red in color, high in Tannin and rich in Plum and Dark Orchard Fruits. Definitely not a cocktail wine, but one that pairs wonderfully with Dry-Aged Beef, just like they do in South America. Find more information on Malbec wine>
Meet the Farmer
Saturday, February 20, Starting at Noon
Cross River Farms Local Beef Coming in March!
Based out of Powhatan, and serving several pastures, Cross River Farms will be delivering us a ‘Balancer Steer’ steer born and raised right on Goochland’s own Rock Castle Road. He is ¾ Black Angus and ¼ Gelbvieh and at 18-months, is considered ‘young-headed’ and ‘white boned.’ He’s been well taken care of and has spent his days in open pastures foraging on a mixture of grass, barley, corn and soybeans to maximize his marbling potential. To hear more about the farm he came from, stop by the store this Saturday, February 20th, around noon to hear from the farmer himself. Beef will be available at, or around, March 1.
Valentine’s Weekend Throwdown
Saturday - February 13, Starting at 10am
Bluegrass Band, Free Knife Sharpening & More
Join us as we celebrate the Valentine’s weekend. We’re kicking it off with the same fabulous 5-piece bluegrass band we had at the 1 year anniversary party. They will play from 11am-2pm. Also, Master Knife Sharpener Chris Haynie is coming out to sharpen knives starting at 10am. He gets them razor sharp! Look for sausage samplings and more treats! In the cases, we’ll be sure to have filets, lobsters, champagne and more!
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