With schools back
in session, autumn is an excellent time for adults to visit the Williamsburg KOA
Campground and the
Williamsburg area. The leaves are changing and the campground is alive with the
colors of fall. Cooler temperatures offer perfect hiking weather during the day
and chilly evenings make for a cozy experience around the campfire each night.
The summer crowds have given way to a relaxed, do-not-hurry pace offering quiet
visits to Colonial Williamsburg’s museums and events. And what adult-friendly
getaway would be complete without a visit to the Williamsburg
Winery!
Established in
1985, the Williamsburg Winery produces almost 25% of all the wine made in Virginia. The
Winery is located only 20 minutes from the Williamsburg KOA Campground and most wine tastings and
tours do not require a reservation which makes participation easy. This is a great break from the numerous
historical sites for anyone, but especially for wine connoisseurs.
There are several tour-and-tasting packages to choose from. The Fine Wine Tasting is six dollars and the new Reserve Wine Tasting is fifteen dollars. The Fine Wine Tasting showcases a variety of wines from the Williamsburg Winery’s selection of current release wines while the Reserve Wine Tasting offers the addition of several premium wines. All tasters will take home an etched Williamsburg Winery glass with participants of the Reserve Wine Tasting taking home an oversized glass
If you
opt for the tour in addition to the Fine Wine Tasting ($10), you’ll see how the
Winery is tied into the history of the Williamsburg and Jamestown area.
The tour takes about an hour (including the tasting) and starts with a short film
that introduces you to the winery and to the people who make the wine.
From there, you tour the facilities and see the wine-making process in
action.
If
visiting around lunch time, you may want to try the Lunch Tour and Tasting
($35) which is paired with a meal at the Gabriel
Archer Tavern overlooking the vineyard. Lunch includes a
main course and dessert, coffee or tea, and a glass of wine, of course.
You
may also consider reserving the Extensive Tour and Reserve Wine Tasting ($36).
This tour and tasting takes you to the Williamsburg Winery’s private cellar
where you will sample premium wines produced at the Winery and select samples
from their library collection paired with assorted cheese and crackers to
compliment your personalized tasting. Availability is limited for the Extensive
Tour and Reserve Tasting so reservations are required.
Before
leaving, be sure to visit the wine shop which offers a large selection of wine as well as non-wine
items such as sauces, spreads, and wine-related paraphernalia.
About Williamsburg
Winery:
5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA
23185
(757) 258-0899
(757) 258-0899
Three Gold Medals at the Beverage Testing Institute:
·
2009 Gabriel Archer Reserve
·
2010 Adago
·
2011 Acte 12 Chardonnay
2014 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition:
·
2010 Trianon (Platinum Medal for Best
Cabernet Franc)
·
2010 Adago (Gold Medal)
Fine Wine Tasting $6 per person
Offered 10:30am-5:30pm, daily
Includes etched Williamsburg Winery glass
Reserve Wine Tasting $15 per person
Offered 10:30am-5:30pm, daily
Includes all current reserve wines and several
premium wines
Doesn’t join the extensive tour and reserve
tasting
Includes extra tall, oversize etched tasting
glass
Tour and Tasting $10 per person
Offered 10:30am-5:30pm, daily, every half
hour
Tour and Tasting with Lunch $35 per person
Guests receive a guided tour of the winery
and a tasting. Lunch, at Gabriel Archer Tavern (overlooking the vineyards)
includes glass of wine, main course, dessert, and coffee or tea.
Extensive Tour & Reserve Wine Tasting $36 Per Person (Reservation Required)
Extensive tour starts in the private wine
cellar and includes a sampler of assorted cheese and crackers
Includes oversized etched reserve wine glass
2010 Adago Winemaker's Notes:
A very bold upfront wine with loads of jammy fruit. The blackberries
and blueberry notes are accentuated with some elegant mature darker fruit such
as figs, dates and prunes. There is a hint of spice (warm cinnamon) with
molasses and soy. The earthy notes come across with hints of olives and
mushrooms with a touch of nuttiness. The oak is very integrated into the weight
of the wine and the tannins are smooth and graceful. The wine has a wonderful
finish that lasts for quite a while. This is yet another stellar wine from the
2010 vintage.
Technical Information
Aging: Aged in
French, American and Hungarian Oak, 43% new oak, 14% 1-year old oak, 29% 2-year
old oak, 14% 3-year old oak
Alcohol: 13.12%
Blend: 42% cabernet
franc, 30% merlot, 28% petit verdot
pH: 3.8
TA: .611 g/L
Residual Sugar: Dry (0.4)
Bottled: 171 cases,
January 2013
Released: September 2013
Awards:
Winner of the 2014 Governor’s Cup
Beverage Testing Institute 2013
2014 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
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About us: KOA Williamsburg
Campground has tent sites, patio sites for RV (recreational vehicles), camping
cabins, and deluxe cabins. This is camping at its best - history, amusement
parks, and KOA! We are located in Virginia's Historic Triangle, just minutes
away from Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens and Water
Country USA. History, fun and relaxation meet at our quiet, wooded 180-acre
campground.
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