James River Cellars Winery
The First Step on the Heart of Virginia Wine Trail

The Winery:

James River Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery offering award-winning wines from Virginia grown grapes. A blend of urban convenience and quaint rural appeal, James River Cellars is conveniently accessible to major highways and is the perfect stop on your way to or from the city.

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The HOVA Hotel or Where to Stay while your on the Trail :

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Innsbrook

4050 Cox Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 521-2900


All Guests on the HOVA Wine Trail enjoy:

* Free Parking
* Free High Speed Internet 
* Overnight Accommodations - Discount Packages available
* 24-hour fitness center, pool, and whirlpool
* The Garden Grille & Bar and 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience store

Call 804-521-2900  or  CLICK HERE and choose the overnight package perfect for your
Heart of Virginia Wine Tour



The Events:

March 28 & 29 2015 – HOVA WINE TRAIL APRIL FOOLS FESTIVAL

Join Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars, Lake Anna, Weston Farms, and Mattaponi for a two day wine festival on the grounds of James River Winery in Richmond, VA. Taste wines from 6 Wineries. Music by the Taters on March 29th, visit with craft vendors and check out our food truck vendors. Tickets: $20.00/person in advance; $25 at the gate. [Rain or Shine - Advance ticket sales end Friday Noon]

Location: James River Cellars - Noon - 5pm.
Fee: $20.00/pp Advance - $25.00 Day of Event

April 21st & 22nd - James River Cellars Winery Second Quarter Wine Club Release PARTY!

Not a wine club member yet!?! Check out our wine club page, give us a call or stop by the tasting room to find out more!

FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO MUSIC SERIES:

This monthly event features local musicians and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Food is available from a vendor. Food prices a la carte.

Event inclusions:
- live music: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- outdoor tasting wine tent: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- admissions gate opens: 6:15 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00/person - includes: admission, wine tasting, souvenir glass, live music
(designated driver ticket: $5.00/person):
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine; picnics welcome, no outside alcohol!

- No Fee -

Regular tasting fee applies - Vendor Trucks Available.

May 10, 2015 Mother's Day Strawberry shortcake & Wine Pairing

Bring Mom out for a very special pairing of Strawberry Shortcake and Wine! Enjoy the afternoon on our shaded patio or overlook the vineyards while sitting on the balcony. Visit with the food trucks and join in some lawn games.

Music by Darryl Ellyson
Time: 11am-6pm

May: 23rd
Noon - 5pm

Fee: $20.00

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May 23, 2015 – Experience Virginia – BEER, WINE AND CIDER all in ONE Place!

Everyone Drink Virginia! Just us for Virginia Wine, Virginia Beer and Virginia Cider! Sample a little of the amazing things Virginia has to offer! Join James River Cellars for a fun and educational afternoon.

Time: Noon – 5pm With music by THE TATERS and great LOCAL food trucks to enjoy! Fee: $20 per person

May 25th

10 - 6pm
Fee: $10.00 /pp
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May 25, 2015 - MEMORIAL DAY WINE & CHEESE PAIRING

Celebrate the holiday with a gourmet wine and cheese pairing. Learn the basics of putting our award-winning wines together with specialty cheeses to enhance the flavors of both.

Tickets: $10/person Time: 10am-6pm

May: 17th & 31st
- No Fee -

Regular tasting fee applies

Music Line Up:

May 10th:
Darryl Ellyson

May 17th:
Chris Adams

May 31st:
Kurt Stemhagen

SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE MUSIC SERIES:

Join us for our Sundays In The Shade Series: Join us for some relaxing live acoustic music, bring a picnic, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.

Event inclusions:
- Winery Opens: 11am-5pm
- Live Music from 1-4pm

June 20, 2015 SUMER SOLSTICE POW WOW FESTIVAL

A HOVA Festival Event. Join Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars, Lake Anna, Weston Farms, and Mattaponi for a two day wine festival on the grounds of Mattaponi. Taste wines from 6 Wineries, listen to live music, visit with craft vendors and check out our food truck vendors. [Rain or Shine - Advance ticket sales end Friday Noon]



Location: Mattaponi Winery Website
Tickets: $20.00/person in advance; $25 at the gate

June: 12th
- Pay At The Door -

$10.00 Per Person

$5.00 Designated Driver

Music Line Up:

June 12th - Spoonful

FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO SERIES: June 12, 2015

Join us for our Fridays on the Patio events! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Food is available from a vendor. Food prices a la carte.

Event inclusions:
- live music: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- outdoor tasting wine tent: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- admissions gate opens: 6:15 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00/person - includes: admission, wine tasting, souvenir glass, live music
(designated driver ticket: $5.00/person):
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine; picnics welcome, no outside alcohol!

June: 13th
- No Fee -

Regular tasting fee applies

Music Line Up:

June 14th - Justin Smith

June 21st - Peter Fitzgibbon (See Fathers Day Event for more details)

June 28th - Jack Winn

SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE SERIES: June 13, 2015

Join us for our Sundays In The Shade Series: Select a month and see the details! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Food is available from a vendor. Food prices a la carte.

Event inclusions:
- live music: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- outdoor tasting wine tent: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- admissions gate opens: 6:15 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00/person - includes: admission, wine tasting, souvenir glass, live music
(designated driver ticket: $5.00/person):
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine; picnics welcome, no outside alcohol!

Regular tasting fee applies

JUNE 12 - FATHER'S DAY EVENT

Join us at the winery for VA Wine and Craft Beer - ALL WEEKEND!

Live Music By: Spoonful 6:30 - 9:30 pm.


June 20th

Choose Attending Date at Checkout: *Tickets processing by JRC on behalf of HOVA Tickets: $20.00 Add To Cart

June 20 - 21: SUMMER SOLSTICE POW WOW AT MATTAPONI WINERY

Join Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars, Lake Anna, Weston Farms, and Mattaponi for a two day wine festival on the grounds of Mattaponi. Taste wines from 6 Wineries, listen to live music, visit with craft vendors and check out our food truck vendors.

Time: Noon - 5pm. Tickets: $20.00/person in advance; $25 at the gate day of event. [Advance ticket sales close Friday, noon]

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