Special Events

On every one of our corks is printed ‘Enjoy Life’ which is a reflection to how we should live.

Join us for one of our special events and enjoy life with delicious wine in the company of great friends here at Wessex Hundred.


Falling Into Autumn
September 25
Falling Into Autumn
September 25

Thursday, September 25 | 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM |


Celebrate the beauty of the season with Falling Into Autumn: Dinner in the Vineyard, set among the golden hues of our estate Albariño vineyard. Your evening begins with a sparkling toast upon arrival, followed by a leisurely walk to the vines where a long, table awaits beneath the crisp autumn sky.


As twilight settles over the vineyard, indulge in a thoughtfully curated four-course menu by Chef Shane, each pairing designed to highlight the harmony of food, wine, and the season:


Summer Bacalao

Creamy salt cod • pee wee potatoes • cipollini onions • olives • poached eggPaired with Wessex Hundred Blanc de Blanc


Roasted Quail Gumbo

Semi-boneless quail • dirty rice • sauce à la gumbo

Paired with Virginia Petit Manseng


Intermezzo

Alpine cheese • lotus root • rosé frozen grape elixir


Stuffed Pork Chop

Sweet onion • gorgonzola • apples • pancetta • red wine sauce

Paired with Gabriel Archer Reserve


Meyer Lemon Margarita

Frozen Meyer lemon soup • poached meringue • Grand Marnier gelée • salted lemon madeleine • agave syrup

Paired with Petite Fleur


Between the vines, you’ll enjoy the warmth of good company, the rustle of leaves, and the serene magic that only harvest season can bring.


One of our most beloved traditions, Dinner in the Vineyard, is a celebration of wine, food, and the land that brings them together.


Seating is limited - reserve your place today for an unforgettable night.


No menu substitutions are available.

Cafe Provencal: Seasonal Harvest
October 16
Cafe Provencal: Seasonal Harvest
October 16

Step into the charm of a European evening at Café Provençal at Wedmore Place.


Join us for an exclusive three-course wine dinner crafted by the acclaimed Executive Chef Riccardo Rinaldi. Enjoy an intimate night of refined flavors and thoughtfully paired wines from our cellar.


✨ Menu Highlights•


Course 1: Fall greens salad, pears chutney, walnuts, and Williamsburg Winery honey goat cheese


Course 2: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, rosemary sage crumble


Course 3: Braised Short Ribs with truffle polenta and Root Vegetables


Course 4: Pumpkin spice espresso bread pudding, maple creme anglaise, candied nuts 


Each course is perfectly paired with selections from The Williamsburg Winery. Space is limited; reserve your seat at the table.


Come early and enjoy Happy Hour at The Wiley Bar open 6-6:30 pm before dinner. This is a CASH bar only.

Culinary Creations: Thanksgiving Cooking Demo
November 13
Culinary Creations: Thanksgiving Cooking Demo
November 13

Join us for a festive culinary evening with Executive Chef Riccardo Rinaldi as he brings the warmth and flavors of Thanksgiving to life with a live cooking demo.


Watch the magic unfold, pick up a few chef secrets, and then savor the holiday-inspired dishes he prepares, French-Style Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots & Truffle Cream Sauce and Risotto with Butternut Squash, Sage, and Toasted Walnuts.


Each ticket includes a complimentary drink.

Thanksgiving At The Williamsburg Winery
November 27
Thanksgiving At The Williamsburg Winery
November 27

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued 7 days before the event. Last day to request a refund is November 20th.


* *Choose from 2 seating times - 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM reservations. Regular, Children 12 & Under, and Children Under 3 options available. Please make sure to reserve tickets for all adults and children in your party, including any children under 3 years old, so that we may set our tables and seating charts accordingly.**


Celebrate Thanksgiving with wine, delicious food, and comfort at The Williamsburg Winery! Gather with family and friends in Wessex Hall as we share a Thanksgiving meal specially curated by Chef Shane Henderson. Our buffet will be full of traditional favorites and home-cooked touches alongside paired Williamsburg Winery wines and seasonal cocktails.


2 seating times are available at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Your reservation includes access to the buffet for one person. Wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. Children pricing (12 and under) is available to reserve. Children under 3 are free.


Menu preview to come!


Make a weekend of it! Wedmore Place, the winery’s on-site inn, is available for your comfort. Book a room for the family or with friends and enjoy our Wessex Hundred farm for the holiday weekend. https://williamsburgwinery.com/stay/

Live Music in the Vineyard
September Lineup
Live Music in the Vineyard
September Lineup

September 5: Nicholas Darden 4 PM - 7 PM

September 6: Love Cats - 4 PM - 7 PM 

September 12: Pancho Villa - 4 PM - 7 PM

September 13: Sammy Lee - 4 PM - 7 PM 

September 14: Jocelyn Oldheim - 2 PM - 5 PM

September 19: Laine Rice - 4 PM - 7 PM 

September 20: Sam Riddle - 4 PM - 7 PM 

September 26: Luke Taylor - 4 PM - 7 PM 

September 27: Pancho Villa - 4 PM - 7 PM 


Come out for an evening at the winery with live music, great food by Chef Ricardo at our award-winning restaurant, fresh oysters, delicious wine and beer, and curated cocktails overlooking the vineyard! Make it a stay and book a room at our European-style hotel, the Wedmore Place. Cheers!

Cafe Provencal: A European Christmas
December 4
Cafe Provencal: A European Christmas
December 4

Step into the charm of a European evening at Café Provençal at Wedmore Place.


Join us for an exclusive three-course wine dinner crafted by the acclaimed Executive Chef Riccardo Rinaldi. Enjoy an intimate night of refined flavors and thoughtfully paired wines from our cellar.


Menu:


Starter

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Savory & Garlic Parmesan Croutons


Entrée

Red Beet Risotto with Brillat-Savarin Cheese & Walnuts


Dessert

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cobbler


Come early and enjoy Happy Hour at The Wiley Bar open 6-6:30 pm before dinner. This is a CASH bar only.

New Years Eve Dinner
December 31
New Years Eve Dinner
December 31

Start your New Years Eve festivities at the Tavern


Join us for an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner, featuring a thoughtfully crafted menu to celebrate the season:


Amuse-Bouche

Lobster Bisque Cappuccino – butter-poached lobster tail, chive oil, almond milk foam


Appetizer

Roasted Beet Carpaccio – toasted pistachios, winter greens, burrata cream


Main Course (choice of one)


Seared Day Boat Scallops – cauliflower purée, sweet potatoes, caviar beurre blanc, crispy leeks


Dry-Aged Duck Breast – onions & black garlic soubise, roasted winter roots, duck & foie gras jus


Seared Butternut Squash – za’atar & honey glaze, onions & black garlic soubise, squash seed oil


Dessert (choice of one)


Chocolate Marquise – salted caramel, gold, hazelnut praline crunch


Tres Leches – raspberry champagne


Elevate your experience by adding our pre-selected wine pairings to your meal +$40.


Pasta & Burger Night
Every Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Pasta & Burger Night
Every Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

A weekly showcase of tavern classics, featuring the acclaimed Seven Hills Burger and our rotating artisan Pasta, expertly crafted by Executive Chef Riccardo Rinaldi.


5-8 PM - Reservations Encouraged through Opentable. 


*Only Pasta & Burger Night Menu Available. Dinner Menu is not available.

Lunch for Locals
Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lunch for Locals
Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local Residents enjoy 10% off every Thursday!


Calling all Williamsburg and James City County Residents - every Thursday we're offering 10% off during lunch to our favorite locals. Come by and enjoy lunch inside our tavern or on our outdoor patio. 


Reservations Encouraged through Opentable. 


*Must show an I.D. as proof of residency. Discount applies to food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Applies only to Williamsburg and JCC area zip codes: 23185, 23186, 23187, and 23188.

Trivia
Every Sunday at 2 PM
Trivia
Every Sunday at 2 PM

Every Sunday, come to the Williamsburg Winery and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers and Matt Mullins of Speedquizzing VA. 

We will be alternating hosting on Sundays.

This is going to a brunch event, with wine, food, beer, and other non-alcoholic options. The fun begins at 2:00 PM in The Tasting Room. Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win a Williamsburg Winery gift cards! First Place will be crowned the Speedquizzing Trivia Champion!