The Wine Experience

Norton, The Real American Grape!^® is arguably the best of only a few red wine-making grapes from North America - and the only one native to Virginia! A grape with composition, character, and boldness; a history of intrigue, sadness, and passion. Hand-in-hand with our award winning Viognier, the widely celebrated Sarah's Patio Red and White, as well as our wines produced from the uniquely different European varietals grown on Locksley Estate, you can help us tell the world why we are a leader in the Virginia Wine Industry.

• Enjoy a special 9-wine tasting, which includes all of our currently released Nortons.
• A special commemorative wine glass for you to keep.
• Available for purchase the much sought out "Library" wines not available the rest of the year.
• Available for purchase for VIP Club Members only, the 2006 Private Reserve Red and 2007 Private Reserve White at 20% discounts on three-packs.

The Activities

• Hey, get hip, daddy-O. Jazz... yeah, man, come hear 'em beat it out at Chrysalis Vineyards. Be cool cats on the lawn, slide your jibe, down some wine, some bread, and cheese... now that's in the groove! Great wines, breathtaking views, food and jazz on the patio... what could be better?!
• Let Melanie and Wilhelm Wanders pair their world-class chocolates with Chrysalis Vineyard wines.
• Taste southern Virginia's Bees'n Blossoms custom-made, organic honey wine-jelly, made with Chrysalis Vineyards Norton and Viognier.
• Sample Richmond’s Jan DeFalco’s happy marriage of biscotti and fine wine.
• Taste what a real cheddar-cheese “ball” should taste like, made by Waynesboro’s Linda Weaver.
• Taste Kathy Lewis’ hand-crafted ice creams, which put Middleburg Creamery on the map.
• Welcome back our gifted artisans from our '08 Norton Festival, returning by popular demand.
• And don't forget to take home some award-wining Chrysalis Vineyards wines.

Saturday and Sunday

Leesburg Jazz featuring Annie Carlson

Performing from Noon - 2:30 p.m.

Founded and lead by Loudoun's own Annie Carlson, Leesburg Jazz has led the way for years in many of the local jazz venues. The dulcimer sounds from this stellar quintet cross a spectrum of styles, from Bebop through Big Band, to the more modern elements of Fusion. "Annie Carlson's driving vocals paint, for the listener, images of a sultry angel, engaged in a personal serenade."

Saturday and Sunday

The Jokers Wild

Performing from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Joker's Wild is D.C.'s hottest swing band, performing great songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more. Bringing a backbone of energy and excitement, they turn classic tunes of a bygone era into fresh, renewable musical pleasures, sure to captivate the most discerning jazz aficionados.

Fusions Cuisine

A referral-based caterer providing professional, full-service catering to the Metro Washington market. Executive Chef James Thompson is 100% involved in planning and executing all events, providing passion, integrity, and cutting edge cuisine. We will have a selection of his offerings at reasonable prices. Have lunch and experience the best food you have ever tasted at a festival!

www.fusionscuisine.com

Biscotti Goddess

Artisan baker Jan DeFalco, owner of Biscotti Goddess, fulfills a life-long love of baking – producing her premium biscotti. The biscotti originated centuries ago, thanks to an Italian baker who liked to serve them with Tuscan wine. The idea spread across Italy, and eventually, into many other cultures. The biscotti’s unique texture makes it perfect to dunk in your morning coffee or afternoon tea, or to enjoy with wine after dinner.

If you've tried biscotti before, you know that not all biscotti are created equally. At our Norton Festival, Jan will present her lineup of 13 flavors, ranging from the traditional to the unique. Once you’ve tasted them, you will become a fan. Pair them with some of our Chrysalis Vineyards wines, and you’ll never be without them!

www.biscotti-goddess.com

Middleburg Creamery

Ice cream never tasted so good! With the best natural ingredients, to include cream that comes from local dairies, Middleburg Creamery makes great ice cream.

"We still hand cut all the fruit, one by one, and hand stir all the ingredients. We sauté the nuts in iron skillets before it goes into the ice cream. We pack each and every pint and quart by hand. We make 3 gallons at a time and we will NEVER change this process. This is what makes our ice cream unique." Kathy Lewis

www.middleburgcreamery.com

Bees'n Blossoms

Virginia's own Scott and Sallie Mitchell, from Providence Forge, "keep" their bees using organic principles on private estates, in remote locations. During prime bloom times, they enable the bees to gather nectar flows beginning in early spring and to create complex flavors of honey. Bees'n Blossoms produce custom honey products such as Honey Red-Wine jelly from Chrysalis Vineyards Norton, The Real American Grape!^®

www.beesandblossoms.com

Wanders Artisan Chocolaterie

Masters in the fine art of great chocolate, Chocolaterie Wanders is comprised of artisan chocolatiers trained in traditional European methods. They import raw chocolate from the finest purveyors and hand-craft chocolate truffles and other confections in small batches to ensure exquisite taste and freshness. Melanie and Wilhelm Wanders will let you taste and pair their chocolates to Chrysalis Vineyard wines. Petit Verdot with their "Espresso"; Sarah's Patio Red with their "Cherry Blossom"; and the Norton Estate Bottled with their "Cinnamon."

www.dcconfections.com

Simply Cheddar

Simply Cheddar is the newest addition to the Chrysalis Vineyards lineup of quality Virginia food products sold in our tasting room and has received immediate critical acclaim from our guests. Hailing from Waynesboro, VA, owner-artisan Linda Weaver creates a “simple” cheese ball with only the finest aged extra sharp cheddar cheeses without using any processed or cream cheese. It has a little onion for bite and fresh chopped pecans on the outside for crunch. Come meet Linda in person at this year's festival, and experience how a real cheese ball should taste.

www.simplycheddar.com

NovaGEM

Gloria Dechman is a custom jewelry designer with unique creations in pearls, gems, Swarovski crystals, and natural stone. Reaching markets form Las Vegas to Virginia, she is long-time favorite of Chrysalis Vineyards' customers.

www.novagem-jewelry.com

Total Basket Cases

"We're CRAZY about gifts, so you don't have to be" describes owner, Kristine Condie, and her Merry Band of Basketeers. TBC specializes in corporate gift giving programs, custom imprinted items, and special event services. In addition TBC is proud to showcase a multi-department store in Lovettsville, VA that features Wedding Wonders, Bouncing Baby, Kristine's Kitchen, Karol's Closet (ladies' accessories), Bath and Body, Garden Shed, Home Accents, Always Antiques, and many products that are made in VA including wine from Chrysalis Vineyards.

www.totalbasketcases.com

Harun's African Arts and Crafts

Purveyors of exquisite South African artifacts that are inspired by the Ndebele Culture. These handcrafted copper table wares, jewelry, and personal accessories display an attention to detail and a flair for the unique. They are presented to you by Idil Harun, one of Washington's most popular and respected importers.

John Wingo – Wingo Wine Works

Craftsman John Wingo's creative approach with used barrels from local Virginia vineyards, makes full re-use of the wood, which would otherwise be burned or thrown away. A full line of products ranging from simple candle holders and wine glass balances, to more intricate wine racks, tables, and chairs, will dazzle his customers with their natural beauty and inherent elegance.

www.wingoworks.com