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Spend Mother's Day at Ovoka Manor with a seated tasting of Virginia wines and a chef-prepared Wagyu hors d’oeuvre. This intimate, 45-minute guided experience highlights local releases and leaves time to linger over the à la carte menu.
Spend Mother's Day at Ovoka Manor with a seated tasting of Virginia wines and a chef-prepared Wagyu hors d’oeuvre. This intimate, 45-minute guided experience highlights local releases and leaves time to linger over the à la carte menu.
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On a bright Mother's Day weekend at Ovoka Manor, a guided tasting feels like an intimate education in Virginia wine and farm craft. Ovoka Manor, part of Ovoka Farm Winery in Paris, Virginia, United States, hosts a seated, 45-minute tasting that pairs a curated selection of Virginia wines — including recent releases — with a chef-prepared Wagyu hors d’oeuvre. The manor’s historic rooms provide a comfortable setting where a small group (up to 14 people) can focus on flavor, provenance, and the story behind the bottles.
The experience begins with an introduction to Ovoka Farm Winery’s recent chapter: how the property integrates livestock and vines, and why local viticulture matters in this stretch of Virginia’s rolling Piedmont hills. Hosts walk guests through tasting technique, grape characteristics, and the sensory links between wine and food. The Wagyu pairing is more than an appetizer; it’s designed to accentuate acidity, tannin, and regional stylistic choices in the wine list. After the guided portion guests are welcome to linger and order from an à la carte menu, making the visit both culinary and social.
What makes this tasting special is its scale and setting. Unlike crowded tasting rooms, Ovoka Manor emphasizes a seated, interpretive format that encourages questions and conversation. The combination of a historic house, apres-tasting menu, and a focus on Virginia producers places the visit squarely within the region’s growing agritourism scene. For travelers based in nearby small towns, the manor is an accessible way to experience local terroir without committing to a full vineyard tour.
Practical details matter: the tasting lasts about 45 minutes, is for guests 21 and over, and caps at 14 people, making reservations strongly advised for holiday weekends. The tasting is ideal for those who enjoy measured, sit-down wine experiences—people who value explanation and pairing over rapid bar-style pours. Wear smart-casual clothes suitable for an indoor historic space; bring a driver or plan a designated ride if you’ll sample.
Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, marking a small occasion, or adding a relaxed stop to a Virginia wine road trip, Ovoka Manor’s guided tasting offers a refined, approachable window into the local wine scene. The manor’s voice in the community is one of hospitality and clear storytelling: you come for the wine and Wagyu, and you leave with a better sense of how this place makes its wines.
Plan to reserve early for holiday weekends and consider combining the tasting with a scenic drive through Fauquier County or a visit to local equestrian sights. Staff can answer questions about bottle purchases and shipping options. If you prefer outdoor seating, call ahead—weather and event schedules sometimes influence where tastings are set. Groups celebrating should note the 14-person limit policy.
easy.
45 minutes.
No special fitness required—suitable for most adults comfortable with seated events
The guided, seated tasting lasts about 45 minutes, with time afterward to order from the à la carte menu.
Yes. The tasting is for guests 21 and over; bring valid government-issued ID.
Groups are limited to up to 14 people to preserve an intimate, seated format.
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for holiday weekends like Mother’s Day, when sessions fill quickly.
Yes. Staff can help with bottle purchases and can explain shipping options if available.
Outdoor seating may be available depending on weather and events—call ahead to confirm where your tasting will be hosted.
Paris, Virginia sits in Fauquier County, an area with long agricultural and equestrian traditions that shape local wineries and estates.
Ovoka Farm combines livestock and vineyards; visitors are encouraged to respect farm boundaries and follow sustainable tasting-room practices like minimizing waste and using designated parking.
Ovoka Farm is a working farm and hospitality destination located in Paris, Virginia. The farm combines viticulture, heritage F1 Wagyu beef, and preserved historic architecture to create curated visitor experiences designed around seasonal tasting and scenic exploration. Visitors can walk the Ovoka loop, enjoy guided wine tastings with sparkling welcome bubbles, and finish tastings in the historic Manor Home. Ovoka Farm offers three distinct experiences: the Pasture to Glass loop tasting, the Pasture to Plate seasonal tasting menu featuring heritage F1 Wagyu beef, and the Manor Tasting that pairs wines with Wagyu hors d’oeuvres in an intimate manor setting. All experiences take place on-site at Ovoka Farm and often include access to the farm, the herd, and panoramic mountain views that frame the property. The tasting programs focus on farm-forward pairings and guided wine education while maintaining a rural, curated atmosphere. The historic Ovoka Manor provides a restored indoor setting for seated tastings and small-group hospitality. Ovoka Farm is featured on The Adventure Collective for its combination of agricultural authenticity and curated culinary and wine offerings, making it a notable destination for visitors seeking wine tasting, farm tours, and farm-to-table dining in Paris, Virginia.
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