The Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, Virginia 24445

Virginia Wine Experience

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7696 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, Virginia 24445
Hours of Operation

Tues - Thurs | 12 PM - 8 PM
Fri & Sat | 12 PM – 9 PM
Sun | 1 PM - 8 PM

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The Virginia Wine Experience

Long recognized for outstanding culinary offerings, The Omni Homestead Resort features the Virginia Wine Experience. Located near the resort’s grand Dining Room, the Virginia Wine Experience focuses solely on the wines of the Commonwealth, showcasing the history of winegrowing in Virginia from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 through today.

Here, guests can select from distinct wine flights or wines by the glass at the Tasting Parlor, with bottles available for purchase. Each month, a prominent Virginia winery is profiled, and guests have the opportunity to meet with the winery owner/vintner and enjoy an exclusive, private dinner which will be complemented with wines from the featured winery.

The Virginia Wine Experience offers ongoing special events, educational seminars, and tastings of some of Virginia’s most limited and unique wines. Well-known wine industry executive Fred Reno, CEO & president of Thomas Jefferson Wine Company, is the consulting project manager connecting the resort with Virginia’s top wineries.

The Tasting Parlor

Enjoy our thoughtfully curated white wine, red wine, reserve wines and unique and interesting wines. Each flight includes a tasting of five wines. Enhance your experience with our cheese and charcuterie board. Reservations are not required.

Monthly Wine Weekends

Each month, we will feature a different winery and the opportunity to learn more about the wines and vintners.

July's Featured Winery: Pollak Vineyards
Flight Menu | $45

‘21 Pinot Gris | 
A nose of stone fruit and fresh tropical fruit flavors. It has a round, creamy style with bright minerality and a fruit forward finish.
‘22 Sauvignon Blanc |
Produced in a more restrained Sancerre style, the nose is ripe with a medley of fruit, and the palate is complex with elegance and finesse to achieve a perfect balance.
‘21 Cabernet Franc |
Bright ruby in color with fragrances of pomegranate, cherry jam and fresh cracked pepper. On the palate one experiences soft impressions of ripe blackberry and cassis while dark cocoa flavors mingle with a velvety textured finish.
‘21 Merlot Reserve |
Aromas of fresh, ripened cherries and blueberries burst from this perfectly balanced merlot. The wine has soft and silky but firm tannins, yet it retains freshness and vibrancy through to the finish.
‘19 Meritage | 
Juicy red fruits, toasty backing spices, caramel, earthiness and a medium body. French oak aged for 20 months.

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Events

August 3,17, 24, 31 | Sommelier Wine Tasting | California

4 PM - 5:30 PM: Escape to sun-drenched vineyards without leaving your glass. Uncork California's finest, from Napa's bold Cabernet Sauvignons to Sonoma's delicate Pinot Noirs. Each sip unveils terroir's magic, from volcanic hills to coastal breezes, as we swirl, sniff, and savor the essence of these iconic wine regions.

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August 9-10 | Lovingston Winery

Friday 4 - 6 PM: Join us for a bottle signing and meet and greet with the Lovingston Vineyards family in The Great Hall.

Saturday 6 PM: Indulge in an exquisite evening with a reception and winemaker dinner featuring Lovingston Vineyards. Savor a Lovingston Vineyards flight and chef-inspired menu of hand-selected hors d'oeuvres, delectable courses, and a delightful dessert. Established in 2003, Lovingston Vineyards is a family-rooted affair that focuses on Bordeaux varietals of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, two staples in Virginia wine. Join us for an an evening that will leave you with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for Virginia wine.

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September 7,21, 28 | Sommelier Wine Tasting | Bordeaux & Loire Valley

4 PM - 5:30 PM: Uncork a taste of France with this curated wine tasting. We'll meander through the vineyards of Bordeaux, where bold reds crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon boast hints of cassis and cedar. Then, we'll skip north to the Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc takes center stage, offering crisp whites alive with refreshing acidity and notes of citrus and green apple. It's a whirlwind tour of two of France's most celebrated wine regions, all in one delightful tasting.

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October 5,19, 26 | Sommelier Wine Tasting | Italy

4 PM - 5:30 PM: Journey through Italy's sun-drenched vineyards in a sip. This tasting explores the diverse terroir of Piedmont's Nebbiolo-kissed Barolo, Lombardy's crisp Pinot Grigio from Lugana, and Tuscany's iconic Sangiovese in a Chianti Classico. Discover how geography sculpts each bottle, from the cool foothills of the Alps to the rolling Tuscan hills, as you taste the soul of Italian winemaking.

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November 2, 16, 23, 30 | Sommelier Wine Tasting | Burgundy and Rhone Valley

4 PM - 5:30 PM: Embark on a wine adventure through the heart of France! We'll unveil the elegance of Burgundy, where Pinot Noir paints delicate notes of earth and cherry on the palate. Then, we'll journey south to the sun-drenched Rhône Valley, where Syrah takes center stage, bursting with bold flavors of spice and dark fruit. Prepare to discover the essence of French terroir, one sip at a time.

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December 7, 14, 21, 28 | Sommelier Wine Tasting | The World of Sparkling

4 PM - 5:30 PM: Uncork a world of bubbles! Journey through the effervescent landscapes of Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava in a sparkling wine tasting. Discover the crisp minerality of France, the sun-kissed fruitiness of Italy, and the vibrant zest of Spain, all in the enchanting dance of fine bubbles on your tongue.

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