***This event has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions and will not be rescheduled. We will miss seeing you at this event but we look forward to seeing you for our Fall Oyster Crawl on Nov. 14 & 15.
Come experience the Spring Oyster Crawl and you too will agree that “Virginia is for Lovers”… of wine and oysters!
Join the wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail for our 8th Annual Spring Oyster Crawl on Saturday & Sunday, April 18 and 19, 2020! Virginia is quickly becoming known as the “Oyster Capital of the East Coast.” And a great way to enjoy the experience is with local wines & oyster pairings along the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail – voted one of Virginia’s top wine trails by the readers of Savor Virginia Magazine.
Each participating winery will be offering one or more delicious oyster dishes to pair with its wines. Several wineries will also feature live music.
Tickets are not required for this event. Normal wine tasting fees will apply at each winery and oysters will be available for purchase at market rates. Wines will be available by the glass or bottle. Purchase a limited-edition Tasting Pass at one of our member wineries to save on tastings throughout the Trail.
(Please note: This event takes place at individual wineries throughout the Trail. Event hours may vary by winery.)
Participating Wineries
Caret Cellars
495 Meadow Landing Lane
Caret, VA 22436
540-413-6454
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Menu: Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches, Fried Oysters and Crabcake Sandwiches prepared by 17 South Restaurant.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
170 White Fences Dr.
Irvington, VA 22480
804-438-9463
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Menu: Menu TBA
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr
Hague, VA 22469
804-472-3172
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Menu: Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters Cackalacky prepared by Denson’s Grocery and R&B Oyster Bar.
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-435-1416
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Menu: Several styles of Oysters prepared by Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood Co.
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Rd
Oak Grove, VA 22443
804-224-8687
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Menu: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters and “Oysters Denson” (grilled with seasonings and topped with Parmesan cheese), all prepared onsite by the R&B Oyster Bar from Denson’s. Other menu items will be available. PLUS, Live music in the courtyard from 1-4pm on both days [Saturday: Dave Smith & Friends; Sunday: Slice of Bred].
Jacey Vineyards
619 Train Lane
Wicomico Church, VA 22579
804-580-4053
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Please note: Jacey will participate on Saturday, April 18th only.
Menu: Fried, Raw & Roasted Oysters prepared by Miss Mary Seafood.
Rivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge Road
Kinsale, VA 22488
757-621-0168
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Please note: Rivah Vineyards will participate on Saturday, April 18th only.
Menu: Several styles of oysters prepared by Angelo’s Restaurant (menu TBA).
Oyster Providers
Here are some of the amazing oyster growers and providers who will be helping us make this event possible:
Tasting Passes
Our limited-edition Tasting Pass entitles the holder to a wine tasting at eight participating wineries of our Trail. A limited number of Tasting Passes are now available for sale in the tasting rooms of our member wineries. Each Tasting Pass represents a $64 value. Save more than 50% over normal tasting fees! Only $30 each – or $25 each when you buy 4 or more! Learn more>
RULES: VA sales tax of 5.3% will be added. Must be at least 21 to purchase and taste; valid ID required. Not responsible for lost or stolen passes. Pass expires on December 31, 2020.
Getting Here
Our wine trail is conveniently located within one to two hours’ drive from many surrounding cities, such as Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Richmond, Washington DC or Baltimore. Whether for a day trip or an overnight stay, there are many options for exploring our trail. You can view an interactive map of our Trail wineries on our Homepage.
If you are interested in arranging transportation for a group, you can find some of our Transportation Partners on our Itineraries page.
Lodging
With so much happening along our Trail during Spring Oyster Crawl weekend, you might want to stay longer. Our wine trail is unique in that many of our trail wineries also offer overnight stays. Accommodations include a historic manor house at General’s Ridge Vineyards, guest cottages at Ingleside Vineyards and a full-service boutique hotel at The Dog and Oyster. Advance reservations are required for all winery accommodations.
To learn more about winery lodging options, as well as accommodations from our tourism partners, please visit our Itineraries page.
Learn More
– Like us on Facebook and sign up for our Email List to stay informed
– Visit our Itineraries page to see sample Itineraries and Lodging Options
– Visit our Homepage for an interactive map of our Wine Trail
– View our Press Mentions
– Learn more about the Virginia Oyster Trail
– Visit the Virginia Oyster Country Facebook page
– How do you like your oysters? Watch the Video
(Photo credits: Oysters by Ingleside Vineyards, Bottles by Stephanie Campbell, Grapes by Astrid Photography.)