
What we’re about
For those that are aged 40 and up following CDC guidelines. This is a meetup to provide outdoor enjoyment with wine and good conversation during these crazy years. A shared love of the grape ;).
We have a medley of events from area vineyards to wine tastings locally in Fairfax, Clifton and Arlington. Our hosts bring their expertise in helping plan for fun places and sharing of good wine.
Please note that over the year we've had several folk sign up for events and then not show. Please, keep your RSVP current (going or waitlist) so that others have the opportunity to attend. Many of our gatherings are not large so signing up and not showing is something we'd rather not see and will remove the member from the group if a "no show". Everyone has ample time to update their RSVP or at a minimum, contact any host or even message on the event page. If it was something really unforeseeable, please let us know after the event and we'll update the membership. I think it's great there are so many who enjoy the vineyards and we just want to ensure others on the waitlist have ample time to plan and join as well. If there are no limits on an event, being a no-show doesn't matter... it's the ones we put together with the vineyards that have limits that do. Thanks.
Policy 11/10/2022
When an event has been scheduled and a payment made, any no-shows/late cancellation will be removed. A late cancellation is defined as one within hours of the event the day of. You can notify your host in advance if you are having an issue but the best policy is to make sure your RSVP is current and you cancel with enough notice so another might join.
For the other events, the second no-show/late cancellation for unpaid events will be removed.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Something Different at 8 Chains Winery - Ticketed event8 Chains North Winery, Waterford, VA
## Celebrate the 2023 Harvest at 8 Chains North!
All of their grapes are harvested, crushed, processed, and put to barrel or tank. Come in to 8CN on Oct 13 to celebrate the harvest, enjoy a seasonal bounty of delicious food, and talk to their team about the trials and tribulations of the 2023 season. You'll hear all about harvest, fruit quality, and soon-to-be-released wines.
### OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
- Guests may arrive any time from 6:00-9:00 pm
- Food and Barrel Tasting will be available throughout the event
- Celebratory toast by Cissi and Edz at 7:30 pm
- Harvest Report and Q&A with Winemaker at 7:31 pm
### TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:
- A welcome glass of Peacock Farm Sparkling Rosé--bubbles made from their own grapes and recently bottled by hand by their own staff
- At least two barrel tastings from their upcoming 2024 bottling
- Food! A huge, 8-ft. Charcuterie Table with a plethora of meats, cheeses, breads, spreads, Sweet Potato Coconut Thai Curry Soup, and Garden Vegetable Soup with Pasta
- 2023 Harvest Discussion and Q&A with our Winemaker, Ben Renshaw
### Ticket Price:
General Public: $35. Click here for tickets. Guests may also call the Tasting Room to purchase on 571-439-2255.