Wilderness Run Vineyards

09/07/2026

Wishing you a relaxing and enjoyable holiday from all of us here.

09/07/2026

THIS WEEK ON THE FARM
Our new deli is serving hot, crispy paninis made to order Thursday–Sunday.

Tuesday, September 8
Trivia Tuesday • 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 10
Virginia By The Glass — Free History Speaker Series
Historian Gabe Neville explores the remarkable story of Peter Muhlenberg, the Virginia pastor who traded the pulpit for the battlefield during the American Revolution. Join us for another chapter from Virginia’s remarkable past. RSVP recommended: eventcreate.com/e/virginiabytheglass
Meet & Greet • 6:30 p.m.
Presentation • 7:30 p.m.
Farm Deli • 1:00–7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 11
Farm Deli • 1:00–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 12
Market Street Band • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Farm Deli • Noon–8:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 13
Cousins Maine Lobster - Virginia food truck • Noon–8:00 p.m.
Mimosa Sunday • $7 mimosas all day
Farm Deli • 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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Wine of the Week
Stonewall Cabernet Sauvignon
A favorite returns to the tasting room. Light notes of plum and cassis lead to a long, satisfying finish.

Beer of the Week
Von Steuben Kölsch
A crisp, easy-drinking Kölsch brewed in rustic style. Light-bodied and smooth, it opens with soft grain notes and delicate floral hop character. Packaged in its original 2017 throwback can design, a nod to 1781 Brewing Company's early days.
5.3% ABV • Limited Release

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On the Horizon
Virginia By The Glass Fall Season • FXBG Veg Fest • Oktoberfest • Fall Festival • Pickle & Grilled Cheese Festival

View the full event calendar:
1781brewing.com/events

09/04/2026

The vineyard just got a little more delicious.

Our farm deli is now open. Choose from six fresh paninis on crusty bread, from turkey and London broil to stacked Italian meats and grilled cheese. Order at the deli kiosk, grab a glass of wine, and we’ll text you when your meal is ready.

Piedmont Panini farm deli hours:
Thursday: 1–7 p.m.
Friday: 1–8 p.m.
Saturday: Noon–8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

THIS WEEK ON THE FARM

Tuesday, Sept. 1
Trivia Night • 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Round up your brainiac buddies and come play. Piedmont Panini will be open for hot, crusty paninis.

Friday, Sept. 4 (downtown Frederickburg)
1781 Brew Talks at First Friday
1781 Brewing Company pours at Washington Heritage Museums' Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop from 5–8:00 p.m. Swing in for a selection of suds in the garden, plus Harry's Brew Talks exploring beer’s surprising role in everyday life during the Revolutionary era. Discover what people were drinking in 1781, and why beer was often more than just a pleasure. Talks begin at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. Indoor seating is limited, so save your spot: washingtonheritagemuseums.networkforgood.com/events/104644-1781-brew-talk-first-friday

Friday, Sept. 4
Live on the farm stage: Justin Hubbard • 5:30–8:30 p.m.

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Wine of the Week: Pink Chair Virginia Sweet Rosé
A foxy, sweet, fun-spirited country style wine with notes of fresh grapes and melon.

Beer of the Week: Belgian Singel
Also known as patersbier, this lower-strength Belgian ale was traditionally brewed by Trappist monks for their daily meals. Easy-drinking, light, and full of character.

Check out all upcoming events on our calendar: 1781brewing.com/events

08/26/2026

We quietly snuck a few paninis out of the deli over the past month. The verdict: make more.

On Thursday, Piedmont Panini will be open from 4:00–8:00 p.m., to include during the Virginia By The Glass speaker session. Join us for savory meats, melted cheese, juicy peppers, and fresh greens pressed between crusty, golden bread. Add a cold glass of beer or wine, stay for a little history.

On this evening, Indigenous cultural preservationist Chris Custalow shares the stories and perspectives of Virginia’s first peoples.
Meet & Greet • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Presentation • 7:30–8:30 p.m.

More than 75 people have registered for the session, so we’re expecting a good crowd. RSVP recommended: eventcreate.com/e/virginiabytheglass

Visit Spotsy

08/25/2026

Fredericksburg friends—1781 Brewing Company is bringing the beer to you this time.

History is brewing this First Friday.

Join us on Friday, September 4, in the gorgeous gardens at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop where Spotsylvania's 1781 Brewing Company will be pouring a variety of decadent farmhouse ales from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Brewer Harry Pagan will present free Brew Talks at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m., sharing the story of beer in Revolutionary-era Virginia and the brewing traditions that inspired the beers we make today.

This is a free event, with a suggested donation of $2.50 per person. Seating for the indoor Brew Talks is limited, so reserve your spot:
washingtonheritagemuseums.networkforgood.com/events/104644-1781-brew-talk-first-friday

Washington Heritage Museums Visit Spotsy

08/24/2026

THIS WEEK ON THE FARM

Tuesday, August 25
Trivia Tuesday • 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 27
Virginia By The Glass: A free history speaker series
Indigenous cultural preservationist Chris Custalow shares the history and perspective of Virginia’s first peoples
Meet & Greet • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Presentation • 7:30–8:30 p.m.
RSVP recommended: eventcreate.com/e/virginiabytheglass

Saturday, August 29
Reggae Day • 1:00–9:00 p.m.
Six bands, Jamaican food, beer, wine, cider, seltzer, slushies, vendors, and a full day of live music.
Get tickets: bit.ly/44r1quh

Sunday, August 30
$7 Mimosas • All Day
Choose your flavor.

Wine of the Week
Orchard Blackberry • Niagra wine sweetened with blackberry extract. Strong berry aromas, and a sweet-tart flavor profile.

Beer of the Week
Lafayette Saison • Refreshing French-Belgian farmhouse ale. Bouquet of peppercorn, coriander & dried orange. Fruity maltiness leads to peppery, thirst-quenching dryness with a balanced hop profile. • 7.0%
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ON THE HORIZON: FXBG Veg Fest, Oktoberfest, Virginia By The Glass with Gabe Neville, Fall Festival, and Pickle & Grilled Cheese Festival.

See our full event calendar: 1781brewing.com/events

08/21/2026

Tomorrow we will host a co****le tournament in honor of Lillie’s Love, a charity with a mission to spread awareness about myocarditis and support continued research of the Myocarditis Foundation.

The first match begins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22nd, beside the Koi Pond. For more information about their mission and story, here is their website:

https://www.lillieslove.com

Thank you for joining us for our First Annual Lillie's Love Co****le Tournament at Wilderness Run Vineyards!Lillie had a beautiful way of bringing people…