The holiday season is over and for some the January doldrums may set in. However, if you are looking to stave off the winter doldrums consider visiting some wineries. Numerous wineries have fireplaces aglow adding a warm and cheery place to spend some time. Some wineries may have limited hours during the winter so be sure to check with a winery before traveling to it.

If travel is a problem and you still want something special for a cold winter day consider the offer by Tarara Winery in Virginia. Tarara has a special offer, Winter Warm-Up 2011. They will ship you two bottles of wine (Long-Bomb 1 and Long-Bomb 2) and include Tarara staff favorite chili recipes. So if you prefer, stay home, make chili and enjoy Tarara wine.

For special events at wineries, below is a list to get you started for the New Year.

Enjoy, Kathy

January Ongoing Events

Saturdays
Tesoro Winery, Temecula, California
Event: Up close magic by Magician/Comedian Rocky Osborn
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Fridays and Saturdays TGISunsets
Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
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Pearmund Cellars, Virginia
Event: Relax and Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF)
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Friday, January 7

Winery at LaGrange, VA
Event: Friday Nights are for Chili and Wine
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Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: New Year’s Sale
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Saturday, January 8

Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: New Year’s Sale
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Lorimar Winery, Temecula California
Event: Kristine Turner/Soft Rock
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Sunday, January 9

Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: New Year’s Sale
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Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Texas
Event: Cooking Party with the Visiting Chef
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Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: Steve Hudson performance
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