Name: Merlot Vertical Tasting
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21

Lavender Fields Herb Farm is known among locals as “A Hidden Richmond Gem.” Come see us for a wonderfully unique experience. Our 6th generation family farm is set on 37 acres located only minutes north of Richmond, where you will find our quaint farm store filled with unique and local items like raw honey from the farm's hives, herbal salt and pepper blends, flavored sugars, soy candles, and all things lavender. We have central Virginia's largest range of USDA Certified Organic herb plants as well as a unique range of gourmet vegetable plants. Make the most of your visit with a one of our scheduled classes on many aspects of herb and vegetable gardening and scheduled tours for the full experience. Enjoy a respite on the deck overlooking the Chickahominy River with a freshly made lavender lemonade or our signature lavender. Any season is a good time to visit and we look forward to seeing you at the farm. We are conveniently located only 15 minutes north of Richmond, south of Ashland, and east of Short Pump, near Virginia Center Commons. Open Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm March through June, then Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm July through December.

Lavender Fields Herb Farm

Lavender Fields Herb Farm is known among the locals as “A Hidden Richmond Gem.” Come see us for a wonderfully unique experience. Our 6th generation family farm is set on 37 acres located only minutes north of Richmond, where you will find our quaint farm store filled with unique gifts, raw local honey and all things lavender along with our wide selection of USDA Certified Organic herb and vegetable plants. Make the most of your visit with helpful classes for herb and vegetable gardening and scheduled tours of our farm for the full experience. Enjoy a respite on the deck overlooking the Chickahominy River with a freshly made lavender lemonade or one of our signature lavender or honey ice creams. Any season is a good time to visit and we look forward to seeing you at the farm. Open Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm March through June, then Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm July through February.

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Plaza Azteca is a nationally recognized restaurant for their authentic Mexican cuisine. We offer high quality service to our clients. Come visit us for your best Mexican experience.

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Founded in 2013 by owner Courtney White and brewer Justin White, Intermission Beer Company is a microbrewery located in Henrico County. We are a family owned entertainment inspired microbrewery offering a variety of styles. We're family and dog friendly!

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Enjoy the ultimate extreme air experience at Jumpology’s 11,000-square-foot trampoline park. Groups will test their ninja skills on the park’s gutter run, floating beam, rope forest, monkey bridge, rock wall, tire swings, foam pit, rope bridge, and more. Activities at Jumpology allow groups to enhance their ninja experience with dodgeballs, obstacle courses, and even an AirDunk Tournament. Recurring events include JumpFit fitness classes, Club Nights under the black lights, and College Night for students carrying a valid college ID. Theme Nights include Dubstep, Hip-Hop, and 80s inspired jump! All jumpers must sign a waiver.

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Richmond Harley-Davidson® is proud to be one of the leading dealerships in Virginia. Since its inception, Richmond Harley-Davidson® has been a featured destination for many locals and tourist throughout the years.

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Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner. Kick things off with our signature appetizers and salads, create your own perfect lunch, enjoy a classic combo for dinner, or go all out with our butcher's cut steaks, bold twists on pasta or fresh seafood.

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We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



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Unlock the fascinating world of wine with our Merlot Vertical Tasting! Ever wondered how weather, harvest conditions, and wine making techniques can influence a wine’s flavor profile over time? This unique experience lets you explore five different vintages of James River Cellars’ Merlot, showcasing the evolution of this beloved varietal.  
  
A vertical tasting means you'll taste multiple vintages of the same wine, giving you a side-by-side comparison to understand how each year's conditions shape the final product, perfect for wine lovers wanting to deepen their wine education and appreciation.  
  
Your $29 ticket includes tastings of five different Merlot vintages, plus a few delightful surprises to keep things exciting!  
Time slots:  
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm  
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm  
  
Note: This special event does not include the standard wine tasting of all James River Cellars wines, but we promise the vertical experience will be more than worth it!  
  
Space is limited, so grab your seat soon and dive deep into the art of Merlot with us!

Merlot Vertical Tasting

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