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Craft Your Own Bordeaux-Style Wine: An Immersive Winery Blending Adventure in Arlington, Virginia - Arlington

Craft Your Own Bordeaux-Style Wine: An Immersive Winery Blending Adventure in Arlington, Virginia

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5–6 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required, suitable for all adults comfortable standing for brief periods.

Overview

Discover the art of Bordeaux-style wine blending in Arlington, Virginia. This 5-6 hour hands-on winery experience offers personalized bottles, gourmet pairings, and expert guidance for wine lovers and groups alike.

Winery
Arlington, Virginia

Bordeaux Style Winery Blending Experience

Corporate Experience

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Embark on an exclusive winemaking adventure where you'll blend your own Bordeaux-style wine, savor gourmet appetizers, and explore the winery. This immersive 5-6 hour experience includes personalized bottles to take home, making it perfect for team-building or celebrations. Enjoy wine education and a dedicated expert guiding your journey!

QUICK DETAILS

Experience the art of winemaking with our private winemaking adventure! Blend your own Bordeaux-style wine, enjoy gourmet appetizers, and tour the winery. Each participant takes home a personalized bottle. Perfect for team-building!

  • Ideal For: Corporate team building, client appreciation, celebratory gathering
  • Availability: Monday – Friday on demand
  • Pick Up Locations/Times: Pick up time and location TBD. Approximate pick up time 9:30am.
  • Ages: 21 & up
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Food: • Selection of heavy appetizers included • Additional appetizers, cheese boards and sandwiches may be purchased at the winery
  • Unique Highlight: Each guest will take home a ½ bottle custom blended and personalized bottle of wine.
  • Upgrade Option: Celebration Gift Bag

FULL DESCRIPTION

Uncork a unique team-building adventure with our private winemaking blending experience!

This exclusive 5-6 hour experience (including transportation) offers a 3-hour immersive journey at the winery.

You'll start with a tasting of elegant single wine varietals used in Bordeaux blends. Then, learn to blend your own Bordeaux-style masterpiece, personalized for each participant to take home bottled, corked and labled specifically for you.

Enjoy delicious gourmet appetizers and a comprehensive tour of the winery and wine-making process. After the blending session, there will be time to savor more wine and appetizers. Cap off the day celebrating teamwork and great wine!!

Your experience includes:

  • All inclusive arrangements
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Wine education
  • Pictures of the day
  • Bottled water
  • Private winery blending experience
  • Heavy appetizers
  • Dedicated WSET certified wine expert leading the blending experience
  • 5-6 hour experience which includes 2 hour blending experience and 1 additional hour to enjoy the winery
  • Collaborative Spotify playlist customized to your exact interests for the ride out and back.
  • Knowledgeable wine guide to enhance the experience and manage all the days details

*In lieu of space rental after the blending experience the wineries request that 1/2 bottle of wine be purchased per person to enjoy at the winery or take home. Winery offers many wines in the $23-29 range. Bottles will be purchased directly from the winery on the day of the event.

Adventure Tips

Book in advance

This popular experience fills up quickly, so reserve your spot early to secure a preferred date.

Wear comfortable shoes

You’ll spend some time standing during tastings and blending—opt for comfy footwear.

Bring a notebook

Jot down your blend recipes and tasting notes to remember your perfect creation.

Designate a driver or arrange transport

Avoid driving if you plan to enjoy the wine tastings fully; consider a ride service.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bird species common in Virginia vineyards like Eastern Bluebird
  • Small mammals such as white-tailed deer occasionally seen nearby

History

Virginia’s wine culture dates back to the early 1600s and has evolved through centuries to produce acclaimed modern varietals.

Conservation

The winery employs sustainable viticulture practices to preserve soil health and minimize water usage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Notebook and pen

Essential

Useful for recording blending formulas and tasting impressions.

Comfortable shoes

Essential

You'll be on your feet during the blending and tasting sessions.

Light jacket or sweater

Spring afternoons can be cool; layer up for outdoor vineyard strolls.

spring specific

Sun protection

If outdoor components are included, protecting yourself from sun exposure is wise.

summer specific