Wine Festival at Monticello 2012

Thomas Jefferson wrote, in 1818, that “in nothing have the habits of the palate more decisive influence than in our relish of wines.” Come celebrate Jefferson’s passion for wine during the Wine Festival at Monticello!

Join us on Saturday, May 12 from 6pm - 9pm, for an unforgettable evening on the West Lawn of Monticello. Enjoy the splendor of spring while tasting Virginia’s best vintages at the only house in America designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Walk the restored vineyards and wine cellar, meet wine-maker Gabriele Rausse and experience the full splendor of spring. Tickets include tours of Jefferson's Monticello, live music on the West Lawn, and tastings of Virginia's most celebrated local vintages.

Discover the region’s finest wines and how they compare to the vintages that Jefferson enjoyed. Bring a blanket for picnic seating or reserve a premier table for your friends, family and colleagues.

Fruit and Cheese Boxes
Enjoy a gourmet picnic box for two featuring fresh fruit, local artisanal cheeses, bread and dessert. Available by pre-order only.  Courtesy of the Café at Monticello. $30.

Private Tables
Entertain friends or colleagues with an elegant table for eight. Tables include a selection of the finest gourmet fruit and cheeses, premier table seating, VIP parking, a special private tour of Thomas Jefferson’s wine cellar. Meet Virginia’s most famous wine-maker Gabriele Rausse, and leave with a commemorative gift. Private tables may be arranged by contacting Kerry Hannon at (434) 984-9826 or khannon@monticello.org. All-inclusive price: $750.

Sponsors for the 2012 Wine Festival at Monticello