What do muscle cars, weddings, and wine barrels have in common? New Kent Winery! The cornerstone of the Viniterra community, New Kent Winery is home to glorious wines, an exclusive barrel room, private weddings, and big events like the All American Muscle Car Show and A Taste of New Kent. If you’ve never been to New Kent Winery, here are some facts by the numbers:

• New Kent Winery is 17,000 square foot of grape making heaven
• Vineyards adjacent to the winery were planted in 2001
• There are 20+ acres under cultivation
• Six additional acres will be planted in Spring 2016
• The long term goal is 50 acres of vineyard within the next few years
• The winery produces 6,500 cases of wine annually

With such a busy and bustling vineyard, it’s no wonder residents take full advantage of all that New Kent Winery has to offer. Many are members of the Wine Club, where they explore specialty wines selected by winemaker Tom Payette, and the Dombroski Family. Members of the wine club have special access to limited release wines and quarterly pick-up parties. Social events are in no short supply at New Kent Winery, with a full calendar of events that include:

• Great Gatsby party
• A Taste of New Kent
• All American Muscle Car Show
• Barrel Club
• Farm & Table
• 9wineNdine (wine & golf)
• Friday night dinners and live music
• Local 10k and 5k races
• Cooking classes

Probably the best-known event in all of New Kent is A Taste of New Kent held each May (slated for May 7, 2016 this year). Thirteen wineries are represented, 10 food vendors and 17 craft vendors are all represented at this annual celebration. Learn more about New Kent Winery.

Check out the New Kent Winery and its divine wines, open daily 10 am -6 pm.