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a natural wine fair in Richmond, Va

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We’ve got some heavy hitters this year for vendors and we are PUMPED. Get ready!

@oro.rva @tw0_sum_ @eastendfishco.rva thank you for gracing us with your talents! ✨✨✨

#encounternaturalwinefair #rvawine #rvalocalbusiness taken in Richmond, Virginia by @encounterwinerva

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7 days ago

Nov 15 is coming up fast!! Have you seen our flyers around town?

You can scan the QR and buy tickets on the spot! Cant wait to sip with you all this year 🍷 ✨👀🛸💚

#encounternaturalwinefair #rvawine #naturalwine taken in Richmond, Virginia by @encounterwinerva

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8 days ago

A little peek into the wine-making process of @romaindesgrottes ! Volume up for natural wine ASMR + and stick around till the last slide for some immaculate vibes. ✨

“Romain des Grottes and his wife Perrine Stas live in the Beaujolais region, in Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières, where they grow Gamay, Chardonnay and hybrid grape varieties on Romain’s grandfather’s land.

Both passionate about biology and biodiversity, they also cultivate all sorts of plants, herbs and flowers in their garden, pushing back the limits of traditional viticulture...”

We still have tickets available at the link in bio but they’re going fast !🔗 💚

#encounternaturalwinefair #naturalwine #romaindesgrottes by @encounterwinerva

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12 days ago

A little teaser of some merch designs in the works for you guys!! 👀

Don’t forget to snag your tickets at the link in bio!
🎟️ 🍷 🔗

See you there!!!

Graphic design / illustrations by @tesch.tif !

#encounternaturalwinefair #naturalwine #rvawine taken in Richmond, Virginia by @encounterwinerva

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15 days ago

We have SO many talented producers coming to the fair this year. Rocklands Farm Winery from Poolesville, Maryland is Back!

Here’s what they have to say about making wine thier way:

“We bring joy to the process. It’s hard work, but it’s also a lot of fun. We like to goof around the cellar, shake our booties and make up dances to music, or bring out tons of friends and volunteers to help pick grapes.

A lot of times we feel like kids in a candy store; we’re so lucky to be able to grow, create, and make wines that can be involved in special times in your life. We hope you can feel that joy in the wine.

Ultimately, we believe this light-handed, joyful approach to our production makes for more lively and interesting wines allowing them to be more transparent of time and place and celebrating the variations that come with each vintage.”

Get ready to taste the joy from @rocklandsfarm !

Tickets still available at the link in bio! 🔗 💚
#encounternaturalwinefair #naturalwine #rocklandsfarmwinery taken in Poolesville, Maryland by @encounterwinerva

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20 days ago

Encounter is approaching! 👀 As we get closer to the wine fair, we highly recommend that you practice and become comfortable with spitting while you taste!

It will enhance the whole experience and provide longevity for getting to taste more than you otherwise would.

Simply swirl the glass, hold your nose overtop and take in the aromas. 
Take a sip, swish it all around your mouth, hold the paper cup below your lip, and spit like you would water in the shower, pretending to be a lovely Roman fountain. 
What are the flavors left behind?  Can’t wait to sip ’n spit with all of you & make sure you snag your tickets soon!   Link in Bio 💚

#encounternaturalwinefair #naturalwine #rvawine by @encounterwinerva

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23 days ago

TICKETS ARE LIVE!!!

~ Link in Bio ~

Tickets WILL sell out so make sure to get yours ASAP!

Follow along for updates & Can’t wait to see you there! 💚🛸👀🍷✨ by @encounterwinerva

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a month ago

💥 TICKET DROP COMING 9/18 💥

next friday we are launching the tickets to Encounter 3.0

happening again @studiotwothree

the tasting will open to
industry folk 11am-1pm
& the public from 1-5pm

tickets are LIMITED

keep following along for information about other events happening that weekend with your favorite wine makers at your favorite wine shops and restaurants.

📸 by @farrahbfox of @merselwine
(who will be back again! 🇱🇧) by @encounterwinerva

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a month ago

💥 SAVE THE DATE 🗓️📍

🛸 tickets will launch September 18
🎭 located again at @studiotwothree

you can expect some familiar faces and some NEW faces. stay tuned & mark your calendars for another exciting weekend filled with many cheers this NOVEMBER by @encounterwinerva

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2 months ago

we skipped 2025 to breathe, reflect & regroup

stay tuned & get excited for the return of Encounter Wine Fair in nov 2026

📸 @onthreephotography by @encounterwinerva

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a year ago

T H A N K. Y O U.

still recovering yet glowing from the fun. we want to take a moment to thank some real generous, talented people who’ve helped immensely in this weekend coming together smoothly:

@studiotwothree
@tesch.tif
@onthreephotography
@blanchardscoffee
@spacebomb

there are really so many more businesses and people involved to thank. thank you for being flexible and open and willing. we have a wonderful and growing community here. THANK YOU

💚 taken in Richmond, Virginia by @encounterwinerva

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2 years ago

🍷 🔦 This Saturday 1-3pm come encounter an array of classical and innovative wines from legendary @pheasants_tears hailing from the Republic of Georgia 🇬🇪 // Part of @encounterwinerva weekend // 🎨 flier by @picturehandz 🙏 taken in Sub Rosa Bakery by @encounterwinerva

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2 years ago