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Library 1821 experience

Library 1821 presents a changing selection of flights of current and older vintages from our cellars, and with seasonal culinary pairings designed by our chefs.

Since the earliest 1990s, we have taken care to reserve leading wines from exemplary vintages in our ideal storage conditions. Periodically, they are presented at important festive weekends and at our annual Vertical Tasting Weekend. In addition, a section of our original winery building, overlooking an expansive slope of Cabernet Franc and the Blue Ridge beyond, has been remodeled as Library 1821, for comfort and contemplative tastings throughout the year.

In the Library, selected wines are offered in flights ranging $30.00-$90.00 to accompany your wine, Cheese, Charcuterie and a changing “Trattoria-style” menu, by Chef Michael Clough, is offered daily 11am-4pm.

The Library’s Tasting List changes periodically, always to afford a diversified exposure to our varietal range in white wines and in reds, but always including Octagon, Paxxito and older distinguished vintages of more limited supply.

 

S P E C I A L   E V E N T   E A R L Y   C L O S U R E  :

OCTOBER 4th ~ Open 11am, Last Seating 2:30pm Close Promptly 4:30 pm 

 

FLIGHTS OFFERED

Classic: 6 Wines – 1 oz ea

Sparkling: Cuvee 1814 Brut NV, Cuvee 1814 Brut Rose NV, Blanc de Noirs-  2.5 ounces ea

OCTAGON Vertical : Vintages 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020- 1 oz ea

Governor’s Cup G O L D  M E D A L   Flight  Vermentino Reserve 2023, Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017, Nebbiolo Reserve 2017, Octagon 2016, Octagon 207, Octagon 2021- 1oz ea

TASTING THIS MONTH

Sparkling: Cuvee 1814 Brut NV, Cuvee 1814 Brut Rose NV, Blanc de Noirs

White:  Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2023, Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2016, Vermentino Reserve 2023, Viognier Reserve 2023, Viognier 2015, Fiano Reserve 2022, Nascent 2020, Allegrante Rose 2022

Red: Barbera Reserve 2023, Cabernet Franc Reserve 2022, Goodlow Mountain Cabernet Franc 2019 Nebbiolo Reserve 2022, Nebbiolo Reserve 2011, Petit Verdot Reserve 2019, Merlot Reserve 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Octagon 2020, Octagon 2016, Octagon 2008, Octagon 40th Anniversary Edition

Dessert: Phileo NV, Paxxito 2021

FALL MENU –  Available Daily 11am-4pm, Menu items are subject to change without notice

Stuzzichino del Giorno*  Chef Mike’s Selection of Daily Appetizer : RECOMMENDED PAIRING – BRUT

Autumn Salad (V/GF) , Local Apples, Asian Pears, Crispy Shallots, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts & Champagne Vinaigrette

RECOMMENDED PAIRING – VERMENTINO RESERVE

Borscht (V) Roasted Beet Soup, Raita, Malabar Spinach, Pickled Beet-Radish Salad, Housemade Croutons

RECOMMENDED PAIRING – SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE

Pumpkin Gnocchi(V) Crispy Sage & Taleggio Cream Sauce RECOMMENDED PAIRING – NASCENT

Pork Strozzapreti Pasta Estate Berkshire Pork Bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano & Local Egg Pasta RECOMMENDED PAIRING – Barbera Reserve

Belair Farm Red Devon  Beef Sliders* Sweet Grass Thomasville Tomme Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions & House Pickles, Palladio Special Burger Sauce on Toasted Brioche Bun: RCOMMENDED PAIRING – CABERNET PETIT VERDOT RESERVE

Classic Cannoli (V) Housemade Ricotta, Candied Chestnuts, Pistachios, Chocolate Curls & Orange RECOMMENDED PAIRING – PHILEO

By Executive Chef Michael Clough

V = VEGETARIAN,  GF = GLUTEN FREE,  DF = DAIRY FREE,  VG=Vegan

 In accordance with the Virginia Department of Health, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

 

O Y S T E R   S U N D A Y   D A T E S

11/16.    12/14.    1/18.    2/15.    3/15.   4/12.  

 

 

Saturdays & Sundays, parties fewer than 6 are seated as space is available. Reservations are accepted for 6+

Groups of 10+, a set flight of the SAME (6) RESERVE WINES (you can build the flight or trust our wine educators to design your flight) or the SPECIAL OCTAGON VERTICAL, is poured for everyone tableside.

Gatherings of 10+ will have an added $50 table setup charge

Guaranteed Seating for 1804 Inn Guests- Please arrange in advance

Personal picnics are not permitted in the Library 1821 or terrace but may be enjoyed on the decks by the “Wine Barn” overlooking the Allegrante wildflower meadow.

Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you and are permitted outside

Tables are provided on the terrace and service at times is limited due to weather and temperatures. To enjoy the Library 1821 experience as it was designed, full table service of flights, food, glasses and bottles, is conducted indoors.

RESERVATION

In the Library, selected wines are offered in flights ranging from $30.00 to $90.00

Contact Us
Same Hours as Below
Opening time
Saturday – Thursday11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday12:00pm - 7:00pm
Christmas Eve (12/24)11:00am - 3:00pm
New Year's Eve 11:00am - 5:00pm
Final seatings in Library 1821 must commence not later than 90 minutes before the closing hour for that day.
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TASTING ROOM

TASTING OUR WINES IN A STROLL OR IN A PICNIC

We encourage you to stroll the grounds at your own pace to visit the Historic Ruins and peruse the Octagon Cellar independently. The Octagon Barrel Room is open to the visitors for discovering an exhibition of the biography of our signature wine. Guests may guide themselves on a tour of the Landmark Ruins, one of Jefferson’s true architectural masterpieces. In its elegant Palladian proportions and siting on a gentle knoll, the house unmistakably recalls Jefferson’s own, and deeply refreshes our appreciation of structural balance in wine. We warmly recommend a visit.