Menu for DuCard Vineyards in Etlan, VA

Update: We returned for their wine and chocolate pairing seminar and had a really nice time. An actual Lindt master chocolatier... came to talk about Lindt chocolate and pairing it with their wine. The presentation was about 90 minutes long and there wereplenty of opportunities to ask about chocolate making. We've been to Hershey's chocolate and wine pairing class and DuCard's ismuch more chocolate-centered than Hershey's. There they have a master sommelier teaching you how to enjoy wine and how to pairit with different chocolates and other foods. DuCard's showcased the woman's journey to become a chocolatier, her job duties andLindt's production line sprinkled with stories of her friendship with DuCard's owner, who would give a little story of the wineeach chocolate piece was paired. I believe they said they hold this event twice a year. Although it was a nice afternoon, nonew knowledge about wine pairing was gleaned from the presentation. If we lived closer, we would return for another class but atrip out there for us requires at least an overnight stay making for quite the expensive weekend. We'll keep an eye on theircalendar of events for other interesting activities though. Nice vineyard with beautiful views and tasting rooms. We enjoyedhaving some munchy options too while enjoying their vibrant wine flights. A month later, we received a thoughtful thank younote from the owner and inviting us back to the winery for one of their upcoming events. We're taking them up on their offer andreturning for their chocolate and wine pairing seminar next month Read more

The views at this vineyard were incredible. Staff was so friendly and helpful and the wine was delicious! Their Shenandoah white... is amazing! Had to bring a bottle back to Jersey. Read more

Wonderful New Year?s Eve and wedding anniversary celebration by the firepit.. Scott generously gave us a sparkling wine on him,... which made our day! Amazing atmosphere and such friendly staff could be the best way to end 2021 and a good sign for the comingyear. No need to mention the delicate taste of the wines on the flight.. Completely magical experience. Highly recommended.. Read more

Amazing place with an atmosphere unlike no other vineyard. The best wine around and always having entertainment events and local... artists. The artist they had when I last visited was Patty Sevre she does custom glass engraving! It was an amazing thing towatch! If you want great wine, entertainment, and an amazing atmosphere this is the place for you! Read more

Very tasty wines in a relaxing environment. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and host a very warm atmosphere. Flights... come in red, white or mixed. We had a red and a mixed selection and were both pleased. The reds included a rosé with strawberrynotes that I liked best. The white selection included the Shenandoah that was a bit too sweet for me but still had great flavor.Ducard is a bit of the main road but it shouldn't be missed. We'll look forward returning. Read more