Living Legends of Virginia Wine: Gabriele Rausse

Living Legends of Virginia Wine: Gabriele Rausse, the Father of Virginia Wine

Sip, savor, and soak in the magic of Virginia wine with “the Father of Virginia wine,” Gabriele Rausse. 🍷✨ Join us on September 14 for a night of legendary wines and a chef-curated, four-course feast at our Living Legends of Virginia Wine Dinner.

September 13 from 4 PM - 5:30 PM: Bottle Signing and Meet & Greet

September 14 at 6 PM: Chef-Driven Wine Dinner with Gabriele Rausse

History: Gabriele Rausse didn’t just earn his title as “the Father of Virginia Wine”—he shaped it, with his hands-on involvement in over 100 vineyards and wineries across the state. From founding Barboursville Vineyards to planting what is now Jefferson Vineyards, and eventually establishing his own Gabriele Rausse Winery, his journey is as rich and flavorful as his wines. As a masterful storyteller, Gabriele’s wines capture the essence and soul of Virginia, offering a taste that’s deeply rooted in the land he loves.