# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An intimate autumn experience celebrating award-winning Virginia wine, seasonal dining and countryside hospitality.About this EventJoin DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander for an intimate autumn experience celebrating award-winning Virginia wine, seasonal farm-to-table dining, and historic countryside hospitality.Your journey begins at 12:00 PM on Sunday October 18th at DuCard Vineyards, bordering Shenandoah National Park at the western edge of Madison County. Personally hosted by the Owner, enjoy DuCard’s Gold Medal Wine Flights & Vineyard Tour with special pours of its gold medal winning wines presented in crystal glassware and accompanied by light bites and conversation.Walk the vineyard rows to discover the care and techniques behind DuCard’s wines, then explore the winery and barrel room. A seated tasting offers a special opportunity to sample wines still aging in oak and learn how they develop before bottling.A second tasting session will feature sparkling wines, with samples both from DuCard and around the world.Following the experience, make the approximately 30-minute drive to The Estate at Meander. Settle into your suite or cottage if staying overnight, then gather for our signature four-course Table Experience dinner in the historic Manor House.Your $299-per-person experience includes:DuCard’s private wine tastingsVineyard and winery tourA bottle of The Reverend wine – a special Bordeaux-style blend crafted in ode to Meander’s original builder – awaiting you in your room or presented at Meander to take homeThe Estate Meander’s signature four-course Table Experience dinner at the Harvest & Hearth BistroComplimentary Estate breakfast for overnight guestsSpace is limited. Advance reservations are required.Overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Participants meet at DuCard and travel onward to Meander; transportation is not included. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/locust-dale/exclusive-ducard-vineyards-and-estate-at-meander-gold-medal-experience/100002003189130614 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Doors Open At: 11:30 AM - Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes - Location: DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 299, max: 299, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Locust Dale - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander - **lat**: 38.34946559999999 - **long**: -78.118313 - **full address**: DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander, 2333 N James Madison Hwy, Locust Dale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e6811dad0537e92977435d362de34334c06e09cc0a1f5014caabe9a245bfec23-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc480808-gmir.jpg?v=1791662463 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience being held? - **A:** Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 pm at DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander, 2333 N James Madison Hwy, Locust Dale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience? - **A:** Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience is organized by The Estate at Meander. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Exclusive DuCard Vineyards and Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Locust Dale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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