The Virginia Classic:
A grand tasting of wine and food

April 2026

The Virginia Classic features wines from nine regional wineries, along with curated food pairings.

Local Pairings

Executive Chef Christopher Carge, of the SERG Restaurant Group, has created a small-bite pairing menu featuring produce and proteins from Virginia and our local farms. Chef Carge has been featured on the Food Network and was a guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City.

Taste Like a Somm

Learn the secrets of professional wine tasting with our Jay Youmans - Washington, D.C.’s first Master Sommelier. The Virginia Classic offers wine-focused tastings and an opportunity to enhance your wine knowledge with our “Taste Like a Somm” seminar.

Visit charming Strasburg, Virginia

“Nestled along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, Strasburg is the . . . gateway to the best of Virginia’s farms, wineries, and cultural experiences.”

Brandy Hawkins Boies, Mayor - Strasburg, VA