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Narmada Wines Win 2011 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition Awards

Written by on November 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Award Winning Virginia Wines from Narmada Winery, Amissvile, VA

Narmada's Award-Winning Wines

Nine of Narmada Winery’s wines have won awards in the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, which was held August 13-14, 2011.

The competition is sponsored by the Dixie Classic Fair, the second largest fair in North Carolina and one of the 50 largest fairs in North America.

This year’s wine competition set a new record with a total of 544 wine entries in various categories.

Narmada wines received the following medals:

Gold Medal Winners
2009 Cabernet Franc
2009 Chardonnay
2010 Lotus
2010 Viognier

Silver Medal Winners
2010 MOM
2009 Allure

Bronze Medal Winners
2010 Dream
2010 Gulabi
2009 Yash-Vir

Established in 2009, Narmada Winery is unique among American wineries in blending Indian culture with Virginia wine making. Narmada Winery is located in the beautiful Virginia Piedmont, at 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville, Virginia. For more information, visit NarmadaWinery.com or call (540) 937-8215.

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Narmada Winery Featured in Virginia Wine Lover Magazine

Written by on November 2, 2011 · 1 Comment

Narmada Winery was honored to be featured in the Virginia Wine Lover Magazine in November 2011. Here, Narmada’s winemaker, Sudha Patil, discusses Narmada’s port-style Allure wine.





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Meet the Artist: Armand Cabrera, Narmada Winery

Written by on September 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Armand Cabrera Art Exhibition, September 30 – November 30, 2011

Summer Reflections painting by Armand Cabrera, Narmada Winery artist exhibition

Summer Reflections, by Armand Cabrera

Local painter Armand Cabrera will be the featured guest artist at Narmada Winery’s artist reception on September 30 from 5-6 PM. Cabrera’s paintings also will be on display in the Narmada Winery Tasting Room from September 30 – November 30,2011.

Armand moved to Warrenton, Virginia from San Francisco several years ago. He enjoys painting the four seasons and paints in the “alla prima” style, completing his paintings in one sitting without waiting for the layers of paint to dry.

Armand has spent two decades as a successful production artist in the computer games and entertainment industry, creating conceptual designs, background art, and special effects animation and storyboarding. His clients include LucasFilm Games, Disney, Electronic Arts, Virgin Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Microsoft and Paramount Pictures.

Armand Cabrera, Painter, Narmada Winery art exhibitor

Armand Cabrera

Armand is represented in art galleries across the country. He has had numerous one-man exhibitions and his work is found in notable corporate and private collections around the world. He has been juried into the prestigious Laguna Plein Air Competition, Sonoma Plein Air, Plein Air Easton, Rocky Mountain Plein Air, California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, Carmel Art Festival, Napa Valley Museum, PLein Air Easton Exhibition, Telluride Plein Air and International Museum of Contemporary Masters “Salon International,” to name a few. Armand has been honored with top awards at many of these shows.

International Artist Magazine published a 10-page article featuring Armand’s work and a painting demonstration. Plein Air Magazine will be publishing an article about Armand in their Winter issue. American Art Collector featured Armand’s “Paintings of the Piedmont” One Man Exhibition in a 4-page article. Among others, International Artist, Art of the West, American Art Collector, and Southwest Art Magazines have recognized Armand Cabrera as one of the premier contemporary painters in the country.

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Four Narmada Wines Win Awards

Written by on August 3, 2011
Narmada Winery is pleased to announce that its 2009 Melange wine has been awarded a silver medal at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association (ASWA) competition.
The 2009 Melange is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and it’s sure to join your list of must-have wines.
Other winners at the ASWA competition were:
  • 2010 Gulabi, silver medal and Best in Category for blush/rose hybrid wines;
  • 2010 Viognier, silver;
  • 2010 Midnight, silver;
  • 2009 Yash-Vir, silver;
  • 2010 Lotus, bronze; and
  • 2010 MOM, bronze.
Full results of the ASWA competition can be found at www.aswawines.org.
We’re still looking forward to the release dates for the 2010 Gulabi and the 2010 Viognier, but the rest of these fabulous award winning wines are ready for you to enjoy.
Visit Narmada Winery at 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville VA Thursdays – Mondays for a wine tasting.
Narmada’s MOM wine was awarded a silver medal at the State Fair of Virginia wine competition, and Narmada winery itself won a second place award for overall presentation, label design. For complete Virginia State Fair results, visit www.statefairva.org,
For more information about Narmada Winery’s award-winning wines and suggested food pairings, visit www.narmadawinery.com/our-wines/

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Sangria Recipe from Narmada Winery

Written by on June 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When the “dog days of summer” have you wilting in the heat, few things are more refreshing than a cool glass of sangria wine punch!

Narmada Winery’s Midnight Sangria recipe is a popular favorite among our customers.

Visit our Amissville Virginia tasting room any time this summer to give it a try!

Midnight Sangria Recipe: Serves 20

2 bottles of Narmada Winery’s Midnight Wine
1 cup frozen orange juice
2 cans cold Sprite
1/4 cup sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
6-8 strawberries
20 mint leaves

Mix all ingredients together, then chill on ice. Enjoy!

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Wine Club Member Picnic June 11

Written by on May 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narmada Winery wine club members are invited to our exclusive member-only picnic on Saturday, June 11, from 4-8 PM.

The picnic will be hosted in the outdoor pavilion at Narmada’s Blue Ridge vineyard, overlooking a peaceful, fish-stocked pond.

Come and enjoy free food along with our new 2010 wines and our new Port wine!

Members’ June wine club shipments will also be available for pickup at the winery that day.

So, save on shipping costs and come join us for a fun time with good friends, good wine, and good food to welcome in the summer!

RSVP required by May 31.

Please email your RSVP to:

dave@narmadawinery.com
or call in your RSVP to Narmada Winery at (540) 937-8215.

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Wine and Wheels Show May 21

Written by on April 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narmada Winery will host “a new kind of car show” on Saturday, May 21, from 10 AM – 3 PM.

In addition to the classic cars and trucks already anticipated, we are looking for exotic cars, electric cars, and hybrid cars that show off 21st-Century automotive technology!

If this is the kind of car you are driving, buff it up and bring it out! Or just come to admire the handsome show cars that will be on display around Narmada’s beautiful lake.

We’ll have a variety of tempting foods on hand to please your palate, from Indian cuisine to all-American fare. And, of course, you can top it all off with Narmada’s award-winning vintage wines.

Show car slots on the day of the event are only $15.

When you preregister for $15, you will receive a commemorative T-shirt and dashboard plaque, American Fare Food Coupon, and other goodies.

Festivities kick off at 10 AM, but, if you are bringing a car to show, the field set-up is from 8 AM – 10 AM.

For more information about the Car and Truck Show, call (540) 987-8137.

For food and wine festival information, call Narmada Winery at (540) 937-8215 or visit www.narmadawinery.com.

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Meet Shanthi Chandresekar April 23

Written by on April 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narmada Winery is pleased to be displaying Shanthi Chandresekar’s artwork in our Amissville, Virginia tasting room.

Working across a variety of media, from paintings to sculpture, Shanthi’s award-winning artwork is regularly featured at fine art galleries throughout Washington, DC.

You are invited to meet Shanthi in person and hear her discuss her artwork on Saturday, April 23, from 5-6 PM.

For more information, call Narmada Winery, (540) 937-8215.

Narmada Winery is located in the heart of the Virginia Blue Ridge, at 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville, Virginia.

For driving directions, visit: www.narmadawinery.com/visit-us

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Narmada Wines Win Awards at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Written by on April 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narmada Winery has won seven awards for its wines in the 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

The winning wines in this competition include:

  • 2009 Midnight: Gold Medal
  • 2009 Reflection: Silver Medal
  • 2009 Yash-Vir: Silver Medal
  • 2009 Chardonnay: Silver Medal
  • 2009 Melange: Bronze Medal
  • 2009 MOM: Bronze Medal
  • 2009 Viognier: Bronze Medal

The annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition benefits Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc, a non-profit organization that provides a camping experience and more for children touched by cancer, HIV/AIDS, and violence.

Narmada Winery opened for business in 2009 and is located in the heart of the Virginia Blue Ridge countryside, in Rappahannock County, Virginia.  For more information call us direct at (540) 937-8215, or visit www.narmadawinery.com.

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April Events at Narmada Winery, Amissville, Virginia

Written by on March 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Narmada Winery’s events calendar for April 2011 includes a fundraising event for the people of Japan, a food and wine festival in Ruckersville, Virginia, an Easter Egg Hunt, live music entertainment, and yoga and zumba classes.

Please join us at our beautiful Blue Ridge vineyard estate to enjoy good friends, good food and good wine at one or more of these springtime events!

Japan Fund Raiser: April 2 and 3, 2011

Visit Narmada Winery this weekend and show your support for the people of Japan who are rebuilding their lives, their homes and their businesses in the aftermath of the recent tsunami tragedy.

Narmada Winery will donate $2.00 for every bottle of wine that is purchased at full retail price this weekend. For more information, call (540) 937-8215.

Live Music Entertainment, April 2-3, 2011

Crowd Favorites with Whiskey Wagon, Saturday April 2, 2-4PM

Acoustic Selections with Kirk Phillips, Sunday, April 3, 2-4 PM

Discover VA Food and Wine Festival, April 16-17, 2011

Visit Narmada Winery at the Discover VA Food and Wine Festival in Ruckersville, VA on Saturday or Sunday, April 16-17, 2011. Enjoy a wide selection of Virginia wines and sample locally grown food from Virginia producers.

Easter Egg Hunt, April 23, 11 AM

Bring your children and their Easter baskets to Narmada Winery and Vineyard on Saturday, April 23 to hunt for Easter treats left around the playground and outdoor pavilion areas . . . Mom and Dad can treat themselves to some wine and yummy appetizers during your family outing!

Zumba and Yoga Classes at Narmada

Zumba at Narmada Winery: Monday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. $40 per person for four classes. RSVP: 937-8215

Yoga classes will be held Saturday mornings, 9:30 -10:45 A.M.

We need at least 10 people to hold yoga classes. Price is $15 per person per class, $60 for a 4-week session.

RSVP to: events@narmadawinery.com or call (540) 937-8215.

Live Entertainment on Weekends at Narmada Winery

Enjoy live music entertainment every weekend by our indoor fireplace:
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