The 2016 Olympics will be starting soon! We hope everyone attending and participating will be safe. Unfortunately  many people will not be able to attend the event. Many of us will be watching the games at home.

A Virginia winery, is offering fun Olympic-type events in August. Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run, Virginia has developed an event called “Wine Olympics.” The event is scheduled for Saturdays, August 6 and  August 13. The description, “Tone up your wine pouring hand, hone your bottle opening skills and get ready! Participants needed.  “Wine: How classy people play sports.”

Pearmund Cellars located just a short distance outside of Washington, DC also offers other summer events.

Thursday, July 21 from 3 to 6pm enjoy a fun Pearmund Paint Party. Reservations are necessary. This event includes all art supplies and instructions. The cost is #35 per person and does not include wine which is available for purchase. More details and tickets are available online.

Thursdays until Labor Day are called Teacher Appreciation Thursdays. On these days, teachers receive a free tasting and 20% off bottle purchases.

Two other special August wine events at Pearmund Cellars include:

• Ameritage Blending Contest with Ashton
  Saturdays,  August 20 and August 27
  This event is limited to 20 people. Call to sign up.

• Sermon on the Vines/ Mass in the Vineyard
  Sunday, August 28

To learn more about Pearmund Cellars, check out their website and be sure to visit this summer.

Cheers!
Kathy