The new Bold Rock Distillery at the Barrel Barn in Nellysford hadn’t been open for more than a few hours on Friday before a crowd had formed around the bar
Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend: Tastings, music, yoga, food trucks & more on tap
From staff reports
After a year’s departure due to the pandemic, Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend returns April 15-18. The four-day event welcomes visitors to drink, eat and celebrate the area’s wine and cider scene.
Nearly 60 events take place throughout the weekend including tastings, tours, live music, special wine releases and more, organizers said in a news release.
Many events are outdoors to allow for social distancing.
“We have three new wineries that haven’t been a part of this event before, so it’s a great way to introduce people to those new spots,” Amy Boswell, with Henderson County Tourism, said in the release.
Nearly 60 events take place throughout the weekend including tastings, tours, live music, special wine releases and more. Many events are outdoors to allow for social distancing.
On Saturday, Stone Ashe Vineyards hosts a winemaker-led barrel tasting of its two red blends, which will be released for the first time this winter. Also on Saturday, Marked Tree Vineyard combines its expansive outdoor setting with its wines for Yoga and Rosé in the afternoon and a Sunset Soiree in the evening. Throughout the weekend, Sawyer Springs Vineyard invites visitors to taste wines and enjoy outdoor seating with vineyard views and a food truck.
Nelson 151 member businesses donate $5K to Nelson County Pantry
Published Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, 9:37 am
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Year 11 of the annual Nelson 151 12 Days of Christmas giving campaign finished with a new record donation total to Nelson County Pantry.
The campaign ended up raising $5,663.28 for the Lovingston pantry, which provides weekly support and assistance to the food insecure of Nelson County, amounting to more than 300 families and 700 individuals.