# Event Details - **Event Name**: East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to sip and savor the best wines from Napa Valley! Experience a curated, capped, and intimate gathering of winemakers and guests.About this EventThe East Coast Food & Wine Invitational Public Grand Tasting + VIP Experience is a curated, capped, intimate gathering where Napa Valley makers themselves travel east to pour for the people who love their wine. So, you get to enjoy Napa without fighting TSA lines!Your two purchase options are explained below:PUBLIC GRAND TASTING EVENT: 6pm-8pm (dinner not included)$95 per person for a two-hour Food and Wine Grand Tasting event featuring 20+ member wineries from the Napa Valley Vintners. This event includes the following:Explore the guest levels of Dover Hall on a self-guided QR code tourMeet the best from the Napa Valley Vintners (listed below)and enjoy each of their amazing wines being showcased during the Grand TastingEnjoy world-class culinary samplings from Executive Chef Leah Randolph, Virginia's Chef of the YearEngage in lively conversation with fellow wine enthusiastsVIP EXPERIENCE PACKAGE: 6pm-10:30pm$225 per person for access to the 2-hour Grand Tasting experience, followed by an incredible Four-Course Winemaker Dinner at Dover Hall with a surprise guest joining your table. This ticketed event includes the following:Explore the guest levels of Dover Hall on a self-guided QR code tourMeet the best from the Napa Valley Vintners (listed below)and enjoy each of their amazing wines being showcased during the Grand TastingEnjoy world-class culinary samplings from Executive Chef Leah Randolph, Virginia's Chef of the YearEngage in lively conversation with fellow wine enthusiastsPLUS... Four-Course winemaker dinner experience following the Public Grand Tasting.More about the Public Grand Tasting event...In partnership with the , 20+ member wineries have been invited to participate in this experience, hosted at Dover Hall—recognized by Condé Nast Johansens as the “Best Venue in North America for Weddings, Parties, and Celebrations” in both 2025 and 2026.What makes this format rare is the access. Only winery owners, winemakers, or principals will represent each producer — no brand ambassadors, no staff pourers. Guests will have conversations with the person who intimately knows each and every wine, without getting on a plane to Napa. That is the single most valuable thing this event offers, and it cannot be replicated at any standard tasting room experience.MEET THE ROCKSTARS!Aratás Wine - Stephanie DouglasChimney Rock Winery - Elizabeth ViannaCliff Lede Vineyards - Jason LedeCrosby Roamann - Sean McBrideFlora Springs - Ingrid GreiserGamble Estates - Katie MyersInglenook - Todd DeVincenziJAX Vineyards - Dan ParrottKeenan Winery - Reilly KeenanLong Meadow Ranch Winery - Jennifer HorsleyOleandri Wines - Fred D'AmatoRaymond Vineyards - Thane KnutsonReynolds Family Winery - Steve ReynoldsSt. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery - Elizabeth ParenteauTaplin Cellars - Erin RobertsonTHE GRADE Cellar - Thomas ThorntonThe Vice - Malek Amrani_______________________________________________________________________________For questions, please send an email to both Brett@napavintners.com and Marketing@doverhall.com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b445ef80-29ce-11f1-beac-1f11897d5484-rimg-w1200-h600-dc343328-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b47f7610-29ce-11f1-acb3-35efa69682d2-rimg-w1174-h740-dc171512-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b4b5c850-29ce-11f1-beac-1f11897d5484-rimg-w1110-h740-dc161517-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b4eb0920-29ce-11f1-9b78-2b8de5d122b0-rimg-w1200-h711-dcf0dbd6-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b5266470-29ce-11f1-acb3-35efa69682d2-rimg-w740-h740-dceff0f0-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMPUBLIC GRAND TASTING BEGINS🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:45 PMPassed Canapés & Food Stations Open🕑: 08:00 PMPUBLIC GRAND TASTING ENDS🕑: 08:15 PM - 10:30 PMVIP EXPERIENCE ($225 per person) CONTINUES! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manakin-sabot/east-coast-food-and-wine-invitational-2026-|-grand-tasting-vip-experience/100001985602553689 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 225, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manakin-Sabot - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Dover Hall - **lat**: 37.65793 - **long**: -77.71984299999997 - **full address**: Dover Hall, 1500 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4e1ce9f63888e5426f5f2b80a9dc425e65a10c865d088fe9d1d09391b4d67bdb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbcc4d8-gmir.jpg?v=1774610388 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience being held? - **A:** East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Dover Hall, 1500 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience? - **A:** Ticket prices for East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience range from USD 95 to USD 225 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityVIP EXPERIENCE PACKAGEUSD 225AvailablePublic Grand Tasting (dinner not included)USD 95Available - **Q**: Who is organizing East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience? - **A:** East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience is organized by Dover Hall. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** East Coast Food & Wine Invitational 2026 | Grand Tasting + VIP Experience is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manakin-Sabot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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