events and Things to do
Winery Pot Luck Dinners
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
These sociable events are perfect for trying new food and meeting new friends. We supply the main course and ask each attendee to bring a dish and purchase 1 bottle of Chateau MerrillAnne wine. That's it! Then just come and enjoy. Pre registration is required. Contact winery for dates and details. Seating is limited.
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
These seated, after hours wine tastings offer you the chance to sit down with the winery owner and try both the wines on the current tasting list, and wines that are not currently being tasted. A small meat and cheese plate is included. These events typically last an hour. Seating is very limited. Please click the link below to reserve your tasting.
Have a picnic
Vintners Private Wine Tasting for Two
Have a picnic
Unlike some wineries, we love when people bring lunch (or dinner). After all, food and wine are meant to be together! So pack a picnic lunch, bring a bunch of friends and get a picnic table in the meadow, a spot on the deck or a table in the tasting room and enjoy yourselves!
Chocolate and wine pairing
Chocolate and wine pairing
Chocolate and wine pairing
It's amazing how well wine and chocolate go together! At any given time we have different variations of our wine and chocolate pairings available. We use only the finest of Belgian chocolate, made exclusively for us. You can add chocolate to your wine tasting or do a stand alone pairing!
Do a jigsaw puzzle
Chocolate and wine pairing
Chocolate and wine pairing
Enjoy the challenge of our current jigsaw puzzle. Located in the Rudder room (our lounge room) the purpose built "Jigsaw table" always holds a puzzle in progress. Work on it as long or as little as you want and be sure to sign the puzzle sign-in list so once it is finished we can give everyone credit on social media!
Play a record
Chocolate and wine pairing
Play a record
Beside our front door is a small room that few notice, we call it the Raleigh Room. Its cozy, dimly lit and full of the ambiance of an old tavern. Hanging on the wall is a shelf with a vinyl record turntable and a stack of records, most from the '60's, 70's and 80's. Feel free to enjoy the room and "spin a platter" as you have a glass of wine.
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Located in our pavilion, beside the tasting room, is "Suki's Tiki wine Bar". Open select Saturdays from 11 to 5 Suki's offers wine by the glass and bottle, sangria and absolutely delicious wine cocktails. Enjoy sitting in the pavilion with a cool breeze blowing and satellite music playing. Note: The pavilion is open every day the winery is open. The Tiki bar is open select Saturdays only.
Enjoy a paired wine dinner
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Several times a year we will have a guest Chef prepare a flighted wine dinner. We work with them to ensure each course pairs perfectly to a Chateau MerrillAnne wine. Typically, we will have these dinners "Al Fresco" in our pavilion. An incredible menu and Chateau MerrillAnne's wine make for an incredible meal. These events are by reservation only.
Bocce
Phoenix Pavilion and Suki's Tiki wine Bar
Bocce
One of just a few public, regulation sized courts in Virginia, it is free to play. Bocce is the worlds most popular yard game and a game anyone can play. It is quite sociable by nature but can be as competitive and strategic as the players want. Learning the game literally takes two minutes, we will explain and demonstrate the game and you will be playing like a pro in no time!
Discussion groups
Discussion groups
Discussion groups
We offer various discussion groups at Chateau MerrillAnne. Topics range from "Wine 101, an intro to wine" to "An introduction to Beekeeping". Do you have a subject you would be interested in? If so let us know.
Read a book
Discussion groups
Discussion groups
Nothing is more relaxing than reading a book and drinking wine. Bring one of your own books, or pick up one of ours. Get a glass of wine, find a relaxing seat in the tasting room, on the deck or in the meadow and enjoy your day.
Just stop by
Discussion groups
Just stop by
Easily one of the most fun things to do at Chateau MerrillAnne is to just stop by, do a wine tasting at the bar or buy a glass or bottle of wine, sit down and enjoy yourself. Our quiet surroundings are perfect for conversation and savoring great Virginia wine.
Event Hosting
Bachelorette Parties
Bachelorette parties are available as well at the Winery Tasting Room (after hours). Wine packages for all events are extra and can be custom tailored to meet your needs. Or, if you are just doing a tour of wineries and want to make a stop here, let us know you are coming, we will try and make it special for you. Please e-mail the winery to arrange your visit, we would be happy to sit down with you and discuss your event.