November and December are arguably the best months of the year: full of good food, joy, family, and plenty of fun—and Virginia wineries are ready to join the celebration. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, here are the can’t-miss events of the season:
Veritas Illuminated | Nov. 21
Veritas Vineyard and Winery • 151 Veritas Ln., Afton
The fourth annual Veritas Illuminated promises to dazzle, with a walking light trail winding through the grove and vines. VeritasWines.com
Thanksgiving Feast Pairing | Nov. 22–23
Little Washington Winery • 72 Christmas Tree Ln., Washington
With the purchase of a flight, enjoy complimentary Thanksgiving food pairings and learn how to perfectly pair your feast at the Little Washington Winery. LittleWashingtonWinery.com
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Decorations | Nov. 28
Chateau Morrisette • 291 Winery Rd. SW, Floyd
Ring in the season with live music, tree decorating in the main lobby, and an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. TheDogs.com
Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner | Dec. 13 & 20
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest • 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy., Lynchburg
The ghost of Christmas past can take you to dinner at Thomas Jefferson’s retreat as part of the venue’s VA250 celebration. This seasonal multicourse dinner with wine pairings features a reenactor sharing yesteryear’s holiday traditions. PoplarForest.org
New Year’s Eve at The Gabriel Archer Tavern | Dec. 31
Gabriel Archer Tavern at The Williamsburg Winery • 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an elegant dinner and perfectly paired wines at The Williamsburg Winery. From lobster bisque cappuccino (yes, and it’s fabulous) to dry-aged duck breast, it’s a delicious way to welcome 2026. WilliamsburgWinery.com
This article originally appeared in the December 2025 issue.
