THE WILLIAMSBURG WINERY COVID-19 UPDATES
The Williamsburg Winery is operating with the below restrictions and safety measures in accordance with Executive Orders 63 and 67 of the Governor of Virginia and CDC guidelines:
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Masks or face coverings are required at all times and in all locations except when seated at a table eating or drinking or inside your guest room at Wedmore Place.
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Practice social distancing at all times - please maintain at least 6 feet distance from other parties.
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We are unable to accommodate parties larger than 4 guests at this time with the exception of the Gabriel Archer Tavern (by advanced reservation only - 12 guests maximum) and private events. Buses and limos are not permitted except by advance arrangement with our Events Department.
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Due to capacity restrictions indoors, in case of rain or other inclement weather, shelter or covered seating is not guaranteed.
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We have a very limited number of propane heaters at the Gabriel Archer Tavern patio and the 1619 Wine Pavilion patio. We highly recommend dressing warmly in the case of cold weather as seating near heaters is not guaranteed.
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All employees will wear masks while interacting with guests
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All tables, chairs, doorknobs and similar touch points will be frequently sanitized, and hand sanitizing stations will be available in all locations.
WINE SHOP & TASTING ROOM AT WESSEX HUNDRED
Wine Shop Hours: Daily 12-5 PM
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Curbside pickup is available during business hours. Orders may be placed via the online wine shop or by calling (757) 229-0999 ext. 129.
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The Tasting Room at the winery remains closed and traditional tastings are not available per Virginia Executive Order 67.
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Although traditional wine tastings are not available, we are offering wine flights (2-ounce pours of 4 different wines) at our 1619 Wine Pavilion, the Gabriel Archer Tavern, the Merchants Square Tasting Room & Wine Bar, and the Virginia Beach Wine Bar at La Promenade. Multiple flight options are available at each location.
Wine Club Members may join us for tasting flights in the Wine Club Lounge Friday through Sunday. Reservations are required. MAKE A RESERVATION
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All Members will be limited to one visit of up to four people per Membership per month to the Club Lounge until all social distancing restrictions are lifted. Bottle and glass service will not be available.
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A 45-minute time limit will be in place to allow us time to sanitize properly between parties.
Wine Service Hours: Daily 12-4:30 PM
The 1619 Wine Pavilion is a patio and two-level covered deck across from the winery and adjacent to the Gabriel Archer Tavern, where wine flights, glasses of wine, and bottles of wine are available.
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Seating is first-come, first-served, and no reservations are accepted.
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No parties larger than 4 guests will be seated at the Pavilion.
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Picnic tables are available adjacent to the winery building and near our Duck Pond if our Pavilion is full. You may order bottles of wine and snacks from our wine shop to bring to the picnic tables.
Lunch Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11 AM-4 PM and Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
Dinner Hours: Thursday-Saturday 5 PM-8 PM
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Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is very limited due to current capacity restrictions. MAKE A RESERVATION
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We are unable to accept groups larger than 12 guests at this time, and reservations are required for parties larger than 4 guests.
WILLIAMSBURG WINERY WINE BAR IN VIRGINIA BEACH
Hours: Thursday & Friday 3-8 PM, Saturday 12-8 PM, and Sunday 12-5 PM.
WILLIAMSBURG WINERY TASTING ROOM & WINE BAR IN MERCHANTS SQUARE
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12-7PM and Sunday 12-5 PM. Last call for wine is 30 minutes before closing each day.
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Hotel rooms will undergo enhanced sanitizing between guests in addition to the usual rigorous cleaning.
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Touchless options for check-in and check-out, as well as contactless delivery of towels and other amenities will be available.
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The Lobby, elevator, and public restrooms will all feature hand sanitizing stations.
Moments at Wessex Hundred
FEATURED EXPERIENCES & SPECIALS
FEATURED WINES
A beautifully well-balanced wine with notes of peach, pear, apple, banana, mango, pineapple, and orange zest. The fresh fruits are integrated with a lemon starburst note.
A very floral wine with layers of tropical pineapple, banana and tangerine with some pleasant stone fruits and cantaloupe as a nice balance.
A very harmonious wine offering gentle fruit notes starting with strawberry, banana and then goes into some cherry, rhubarb, raspberry and blueberry.
It is a richly complex wine with many layers. There is a balance between the dark fruits of figs and dates along with the red fruits of raspberry and dark cherry. There are additionally some nice hints of blueberry, rhubarb and cassis.
