Events 2010 Dates and Descriptions
Contact Maria at 540-668-6464 ext 202 for more
information.
Friday, January 15th
Cooking Classes – Heritage Club members are invited to
join us for an evening of fun and learning during our wonderful
hands–on Tuscan inspired cooking classes. Come and meet Maria as
our resident Chef/Instructor and share her passion for food and
wine. She will teach you how to cook authentic Tuscan cuisine
using techniques and recipes that will last a life time. Enjoy
the fruits of your labor that evening dining on all you have
prepared and paired with our delicious Doukénie wines.
$100.00 per person. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 23rd
Rt. 9 Barrel Tasting – Each year in France, it is
tradition for wineries to open their barrels and allow local
people to taste and enjoy the wine. At Doukénie Winery we are
continuing in this tradition with our Rt. 9 Barrel Tasting
event. Join us and other local wineries for a day of barrel
sampling with the winemaker.
$35.00 per person. Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 13th
Heart Healthy Dinner – Wine is good for the heart! We
invite you to join us for an elegant candle lit evening at Doukénie
Winery. Enjoy a healthful and delicious five course catered
dinner paired with our fantastic wines while hearing
cardiologists speak on the benefits of wine added to our diets.
Heritage Club members: $85.00; non-club:
$100.00. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19th
Monogram Art Class – Join our resident
artist Isabelle and create a beautiful Classical style Monogram
by transferring designs, manipulating glaze, creating shadows
and other useful and fun techniques using acrylic paints. All
participants will be creating their monochromatic art piece on
an 8” x 10” stretched Canvas, using the color of their choice.
$75.00 per person, all materials and 2 glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, March 12th
Cooking Class – Heritage Club members are invited to
join us for an evening of fun and learning during our wonderful
and unique hands–on Tuscan inspired cooking classes. Come and
meet Maria as our resident Chef/Instructor and share her passion
for food and wine. She will teach you how to cook authentic
Tuscan cuisine using techniques and recipes that will last a
life time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor that evening dining on
all you have made paired with our delicious Doukénie wines.
$100.00 per person. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 & Sunday,
March 21st
Blending with Sebastien Marquet – Learn the secrets of
making an excellent blend with our winemaker Sebastien Marquet.
Class is conducted in our barrel room where exact measurements
of certain varietals can make all the difference. Guided and
instructed by a master, help Doukénie Winery create our next
reserve.
Heritage Club members: $35.00 per person.
Call to reserve your spot!
Saturday, March 27th
Doctors and Nurses Day – Is there a Doctor in the
house? For all Doctors and Nurses with ID, we invite you to come
to Doukénie Winery and enjoy a complementary free wine tasting.
Stay and join us after for a glass or bottle of our delicious
wine paired with decadent foods from our gourmet section.
Promotional Flyer
Art & Music Month – Doukénie Winery is
celebrating art! Talented local artists along with our very own
resident artist Isabelle Truchon, will display their work each
weekend the entire month of April. Gaze upon works displayed by
these fine artists and also participate in hands-on workshops
and view demonstrations. In conjunction we will feature acoustic
guitarists to make your visit even more enjoyable while drinking
our fine wine and relaxing among our lovely grounds.
Promotional Flyer
Friday, April 2nd
Merlot 2008 and Riesling 2009 Release Party – Celebrate
the release of our
new Merlot 2008 and Riesling 2009.
Heritage Club members only.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9th
Illuminated Manuscript Class – Join our resident artist
Isabelle Truchon for; Calligraphy for poetry, in addition to
gilding, and insular art techniques will be used in the creation
of a unique artwork. Applying these centuries-old art forms to
your art creation will make your work sublime. Illuminated
Manuscripts will be created on 11” x 14” 100% cotton Paper.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and 2 glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, April 23rd
The Horse – Preceding a series of practice sketches,
with guidance from our resident artist Isabelle Truchon,
participants will create an evocative charcoal drawing capturing
the romance, strength and beauty of The Horse. Learn to create
the image of the horse using shapes and lines that stir emotions
and create depth and volume in your picture with simple charcoal
applications and techniques. The Horse will be produced on 18” x
24” paper.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and 2 glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, May 7th
Cooking Class – Heritage Club members are invited to
join us for an evening of fun and learning during our wonderful
and unique hands–on Tuscan inspired spring menu cooking classes.
Come and meet Maria as our resident Chef/Instructor and share
her passion for food and wine. She will teach you how to cook
authentic Tuscan cuisine using techniques and recipes that will
last a life time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor that evening
dining on all you have made paired with our delicious Doukénie
wines.
$100.00 per person. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9th
Mother’s Day Event – Happy Mother’s Day! Bring Mom and
the family out to Doukénie winery and receive a free
complementary herb of her choice to plant in her garden or use
in her cooking. Stay for a while and enjoy decedent foods from
our gourmet section paired with our delicious wines. And don’t
forget to buy some delicious gourmet chocolates and a bottle of
our Hope’s Legacy Raspberry wine as a gift for Mom to end a
perfect day.
Saturday, May 15th
Taste of Greece – OOPAH! Celebrate Greece with the
Bazaco family and Doukénie staff at one of our signature events
of the year! A fun filled day of authentic Greek food, music,
dance and family tradition. Enjoy outdoor wine tastings,
vineyard tours, face painting and more! Join our Heritage Club
and taste from the barrel and learn about our club benefits.
Don’t miss this grand event!
Promotional Flyer
$25.00 per person general admission, One free
admission ticket for Heritage Club member, second
Heritage Club member $20.00, children $10.00, Designated driver
$10.00. Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 21st
New Release Party –
Pinot Grigio 2009 and Cabernet Franc 2008 will be unveiled.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 11th
Release Party – Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Syrah 2008.
Click
here for more details.
Friday, June 11th
Romantic Still Life – Paint from life the roses that
are the subject of this still painting. Begin with a charcoal
sketch and evolve with acrylic paints and stroke techniques to
produce a stunning image filled with color and moodiness.
Paintings will be created on 8” x 10 “ stretched canvas.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and two glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19th
Experience Burgundy with Doukénie Winery
– Sebastien Marquet, Winemaker at Doukénie , native to Burgundy
will be accompanying you on this 7 day all inclusive excursion.
Be prepared to visit Burgundy from a native’s perspective.
See
our flyer for more details.
Sunday, June 20th
Father’s Day BBQ & Remote Controlled Planes – Make this a special day
for Dad by coming out to Doukénie Winery for a mouth watering
BBQ complemented by our fine wines. Sit on the grounds with the
family while watching Remote Controlled Planes fly through the air and perform
stunts.
Cost per plate of food, serving between Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 4th
BBQ – Celebrate the 4th of July here at Doukénie
Winery. Bring a blanket and your family to enjoy a delicious
variety of BBQ meats and side dishes for everyone. Of course,
plan to purchase a bottle or two to round out your meal!
Cost for plate of food, serving between Noon – 5:00 p.m.
July Hand-On Art Classes for
Kids!
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Resident Artist Isabelle Truchon is offering The ITC art program
to children ages 5-12 at Doukénie Winery in July! Participants
are exposed to a wide variety of media and fun hands on
techniques. Each class tackles a project from start to
completion. The atmosphere is fun and stress free. Each class is
90 minutes long and includes all materials.
See
our flyer for more details.
Kids meet at the Heritage Club room at 10:00 AM
Class ends at 11:30 AM
Tuition: 100$/4 classes or 35$ for each individual class
Material Fee: $5/class includes fruit snack and all materials.
Contact Maria Canora to sign up
maria@doukeniewinery.com
Friday, July 9th
Release Party for Heritage Club Members – Please join
us for a fun filled evening at the release of Mandolin 2009 and
Zeus 2008 and enjoy the wonderful reggae sounds of Miguel
Aubertin.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July Bistro Nights
Fridays, July 16, 23, 30
Gourmet cheese platters available for purchase.
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 29th
Byzantine Icon – Isabelle Truchon, Doukénie winery's
resident artist will offers a glimpse in the art of icon
writing. Participants will create their precious icons on a 3” x
4” wood panel. Gilding and tempura paints will be used to
manifest this masterpiece.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and 2 glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 6th
Release Party – Heritage Club Members join us for the
long awaited release of our exceptional 2009 Chardonnay and 2009
Sangiovese! Enjoy these wines privately for our club members
only and purchase them using your 15% discount for these small
case production wines. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 13th
Bistro Night – Start your weekend perfectly with a
visit to the winery with extended hours from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Relax and gaze at our glistening pond while enjoying a flight,
glass or bottle of your favorite wine. Select from our Bistro
menu of gourmet cheeses, spreads, hot bread, olives, nuts and
more. We would be happy to create a platter for you to enjoy
with your wines. All are welcome!
Saturday, August 14th
Doukénie Cruise-In – Rev-up for this
awesome display of classic and exotic cars from the Cam Jammers
club. Vote on your favorite while sipping on a glass of our
delicious wines. Why not sit by the pond and enjoy the beauty of
the cars and scenery while noshing on our gourmet food items
with family and friends.
Friday, August 20th
Bistro Night – with musical Blues artist Justin
Forcione. Start your weekend perfectly with a visit to the
winery with extended hours from 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Enjoy our
musical guest Justin Forcione and his Blues sounds while
enjoying a flight, glass or bottle of your favorite Doukenie
wines. Select from our Bistro Menu of gourmet cheeses, spreads,
hot bread, olives, nuts and more. We would be happy to create a
platter for you. All are welcome!
Friday, August 20th
Monogram Class – Create a beautiful Classical style
Monogram with resident artist Isabelle Truchon, by transferring
designs, manipulating glaze, creating shadows and other useful
and fun techniques using acrylic paints. All participants will
be creating their monochromatic art piece on 8” x 10” stretched
Canvas, using the color of their choice.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and two glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27th
Bistro Night – Start your weekend perfectly with a
visit to the winery with extended hours from 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Relax and gaze at our glistening pong while enjoying a flight,
glass or bottle of your favorite wine. Select from our Bistro
Menu of gourmet cheeses, spreads, hot bread, olives, nuts and
more. We would be happy to create a platter for you to enjoy
with your wines. All are welcome!
Friday, September 3rd
Bistro Night
with Mike
Bowers Folk / Jazz – Start your
weekend perfectly with a visit to the winery with extended hours
from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Relax and gaze at our glistening pong
while enjoying a flight, glass or bottle of your favorite wine.
Select from our Bistro Menu of gourmet cheeses, spreads, hot
bread, olives, nuts and more. We would be happy to create a
platter for you to enjoy with your wines. All are welcome!
Friday, September 10th
Release Party – Heritage Club Members join us
for the official release of our 2008 Petit Verdot! Enjoy this
wine privately for our club members only and purchase it using
your 15% discount for this small case production wine. Live
music. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 17th
Landscape Art Class – Produce a beautiful landscape
painting from a picture of your choice on 8” x 10” canvas.
Participants will learn specific techniques used to depict
skies, embellish trees, and perfect perspective.
$75.00 per person, Includes all materials and 2 glasses of Doukénie
wine. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 17th
Bistro Night with Random Neural Firings – Folk / soft rock
– Start your weekend perfectly with a visit to the winery with
extended hours from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Relax and gaze at our
glistening pong while enjoying a flight, glass or bottle of your
favorite wine. Select from our Bistro Menu of gourmet cheeses,
spreads, hot bread, olives, nuts and more. We would be happy to
create a platter for you to enjoy with your wines. All are
welcome!
Friday, September 24th
Bistro Night with
Miguel
Aubertin Reggae – Start your weekend perfectly with
a visit to the winery with extended hours from 6:00 p.m.-9:30
p.m. Relax and gaze at our glistening pong while enjoying a
flight, glass or bottle of your favorite wine. Select from our
Bistro Menu of gourmet cheeses, spreads, hot bread, olives, nuts
and more. We would be happy to create a platter for you to enjoy
with your wines. All are welcome!
Saturday, September 25th
Taste of Italy – La Dolce Vita! One of our largest
events of the year, Taste of Italy brings a day full of fun,
laughter and entertainment offering delicious authentic Italian
food, music, dance, grape stomping, vineyard tours, wine tasting
outside, face painting for the kids and much more! View and
participate in harvest with crush. Join our Heritage Club and
taste wine from the barrel and learn about our club member
benefits. Don’t miss this grand event!
$20 Advanced Ticket Sales 540-668-6464 x 202.
$25.00 per person. $20.00 Heritage Club members.
Children $10.00, Designated driver $10.00
Friday, October 8th
Cooking Class – Heritage Club members are invited to
join us for an evening of fun and learning during our wonderful
and unique hands–on Tuscan inspired Harvest menu cooking
classes. Come and meet Maria as our resident Chef/Instructor and
share her passion for food and wine. She will teach you how to
cook authentic Tuscan cuisine using techniques and recipes that
will last a life time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor that
evening dining on all you have made paired with our delicious Doukénie
wines.
$100.00 per person. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 23
Harvest Festival – At this time of the year, all our
grapes are in! Come celebrate with us for a Barrel Tasting event
open to the general public. Enjoy the excitement of Mounted
Horse Games of America.
$10.00 general public, Free for Heritage Club
Members. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 13th
Veteran’s Day Event – With deepest respect and
gratitude to our Veteran’s and active military with ID, Doukénie
Winery would like to invite you to join us for a free wine
tasting. Let us help you prepare a delicious platter of gourmet
foods, such as fresh farm made cheese, salami, olives, nuts, hot
bread, chocolates, and much more.
Donation Month – Doukénie Winery is dedicated
in helping all those in need. We will contribute $1.00 for every
bottle of wine sold along with all tasting fees and donate the
funds to selected charities. Thank you for your continued
patronage.
Contact Maria at 540-668-6464 ext 202 for more
information.
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14727 Mountain Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132 |
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