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 Are
you interested
in having your holiday party hosted by the
winery? Contact Jessy Timmins via
(540) 347-3475 or .
She can help you create a festive reception or
wine
dinner that your
guests will remember for years to come. You may also wish to order
custom wine labels, personalized glassware, seasonal specials, case
discounts, wine-related clothing, games,
books, jewelry, and accessories as gifts or door prizes.  The United States Local Business
Association (USLBA) recently awarded Pearmund Cellars the 2008 Best of Broad Run Award in
the Wineries category. They stated that we enhance the
positive
image of small business through service to our customers and community.
We were thrilled to receive this award because we always strive to
offer top-quality products and services. Last month, the 2008 Town Point Wine Competition
also recognized our 2007 Viognier
with
another gold medal and our 2006 Chardonnay and 2007 Cabernet Franc with
silver medals. Stop by
the winery to see our new plaque and purchase your favorite award-winning
varietals. You may also wish to enjoy some of our late fall
activities:
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 In
the Vineyard: This year's harvest
is finally finished! We processed grapes until the very
end of October, and almost all varietals were picked at least a week
later than usual. With longer hang times, our fruit is even more lush
than usual so our 2008 vintages should be awesome. Imagine savoring a
perfectly ripened fruit from your local farmer's market. That's what
our
winemakers are enjoying. You will be able to taste the difference at
our spring Barrel Tasting and Futures Sale.  In
the Winery: Chris and D.J. are tired but very happy. They
processed over 100 tons of
grapes and produced over 6000
cases of wine. No wonder our winemakers are in good shape
physically: each of them lifts over 100,000 pounds in less than two
months! Both are proud of this year's production, the largest
in Pearmund Cellars' history. Since we do not like being sold out of
your favorite varietals, we increased the number of cases to keep up
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 Have
you met Jessy
Timmons, our Education and
Hospitality Manager? She oversees Pearmund Cellars' tasting
tours,
catered dinners, corporate interactions, and educational outreach. You
will love how she
orchestrates elegant, unusual, and romantic receptions or wine dinners
based on her creative talents, gourmet
cooking skills, and
knowledge
of fine wines. To operate efficiently, Jessy forges
strong, strategic relationships with
regional partners in the food and wine industry,
especially enhancing cooperative
initiatives with restaurants, inns, catering companies, and sporting
concerns. Before coming to Pearmund Cellars, she performed similar
services for theatre groups. Perhaps she and D.J. Leffin will produce
another murder mystery dinner in 2009. |
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 Partner: If you have not visited the Journey Through
Hallowed Ground lately, you will want to use their Explore by
Interest or Region links to plan a trip or just experience the feeling
of walking in the footprints of those who created America. Learn about
programs for students of every age, or
order the book for your history lover's Christmas present. You may also
wish to join this
grassroots conservation and greenway development effort, an
unprecedented collaboration of national and regional, public and
private, organizations along with citizens along the 175-mile corridor
from Gettysburg to Monticello (where Thomas Jefferson was the first
supporter of the United States wine industry). Wine
Store: Nick Forlano takes pride in offering only the
finest products at Forlano’s
Market: homemade bread baked daily; a butcher case featuring
locally raised corn-finished Angus, free-range poultry, and handcrafted
charcuterie; an array of sandwiches made to order, daily soups, and
gourmet takeout meals; plus food-friendly wines and boutique beers from
around the world. At his shop in The Plains, Nick also offers gourmet
catering for up to 45
guests, cooking courses on an array of topics such as pizza making,
bread making, and regional Italian specialties. Take a picnic
with Pearmund Cellars wines and Nick's culinary treats to your next
horse country event.  Restaurant: Located by
the airport in Hagerstown, MD, Nick's Airport
Inn is really
a restaurant. However, Nick Giannaris, believes,
"Having people eat here
is like inviting them into my home." Loyal customers
from all over the tri-state area attest to Nick's reputation for
serving the best of everything: choice
meats, scrumptious seafood, farm-fresh vegetables, homemade breads,
delectable desserts, and vintage wines. Ask your designated pilot (or
driver) to
take you there for lunch or dinner with
your favorite Pearmund Cellars varietal.  Inn:
Known
throughout the Shenandoah Valley for "Vintage Southern Hospitality"
and picturesque surroundings, the Mimslyn Inn
features expansive
lawns peppered with gardens, oversized patios, landscaped terraces, and
tasteful stonework. Each of its 45 rooms has been individually
decorated in a sophisticated blend of quality and comfort. The historic
Luray inn's many extras include a spa, fitness room, business
center, and gift shop. Its formal dining room, Circa '31, offers
seasonal gourmet dishes, and
its "Speakeasy" Tavern entertains a variety of appetites. Try Pearmund
Cellars wines in the fine dining room, on the comfortable patio, or in
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 The Southern Foodways Alliance
started an Oral History Initiative
to capture stories of Southerners who grow, create, serve, and consume
local food and drink. To meet vignerons from Virginia, North Carolina,
and Georgia, check the Wine
in the South. Chris Pearmund was interviewed along with several
other Virginia experts. View the history, traditions, tribulations, and
success stories of Southerners who entice you to, "Eat Local. Drink
Local." If you are interested in supporting this initiative,
there are many ways to get
involved.If you would like to learn about investment opportunities in the Virginia wine industry. |
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6190 Georgetown Road |
Fine
Art and Murals: Artist 
Veterans
Day Celebration: Pearmund Cellars honors those who
served to secure our freedom. On 
Christmas
Around the World Wine Dinner: On