04/04/2025
April Newsletter • Accordia
Hello and Happy Springtime to everyone! We are enjoying the renewal of life during this new season and feeling the push to be outdoors, enjoying light and laughter, food and wine. Let's enjoy the season to the utmost. Keep on reading to see what we have planned.
Tonight: Dining outdoors recommences - running from April thru October
Now: popovers being served through the end of Little Women's run at the ASC
April 6, Sunday - LGBQT Dance party at Cosette Café
April 7, Monday - Purely Poetry, Poetry Readings and Workshop, 7 PM
April 10, Thursday - Japanese Wines & Sake Tasting 5-9 PM
April 16, Wednesday - Amber & Orange Wine, Mini Master Class 6-8 PM
April 17, Thursday - Local Winemaker Tasting with Hark Vineyards 5-8 PM
May 14, Wednesday - Oregon Wines, Mini Master Class 6-8 PM
May 22, Thursday - Local Winemaker Tasting with Domaine Finot 5-8 PM
June 4, Wednesday - Wine Club Pick Up 4-8 PM
June 19, Thursday - Local Winemaker Tasting with Muse Vineyards 5-8 PM
LGBTQ+ Pride Dance Party, Sunday April 6th from 6-10 PM
We are sponsoring a dance party this Sunday with Mary Baldwin's LGBTQ+ group to celebrate pride at Cosette Café. Thanks for asking us to host the event.
Enjoy it!
Dancing - Drinks- and Merriment!
Japanese Wines from Grape Republic & Sake Tasting
Thursday April 10th 5-9 PM
Join us to taste some unique wines and sake from Japan and Korea.
Tasting fee is $10
Mini Master Class • Amber Wines • April 16th, Wednesday starts at 6PM
This is an introduction to Amber Wines...also called Orange Wines, Skin Contact Wines, and Maceration wines. The tradition comes from the country of Georgia who has been making these wines for 8,000 years - the oldest form of winemaking. Orange/Amber wines are white wines with skin contact - where the grapes macerate with the juice and eventually wine for extended time periods. The prolonged contact with the skins puts tannins and other phenols into the wines – like with a red wine – which helps protect the wine from oxidation - this allows for less usage of added sulfites. These are bold white wines structured like reds with tannins –totally unique. We will be tasting wines from around the globe, like Georgia, the cradle of wines, to Uruguay, Greece etc. And the key is, these wines shine when paired with food. 4 wines paired with food. Earth Day is around the corner on April 22nd - we decided to celebrate with this orange wine tasting - wines that are true to the Earth. Tickets are $80 and there is limited space.
Buy a ticket using the link button just below or on the Facebook event page - or give us a call or stop by the shop. We would love to see you all there!
Local Wine Producer Series with Hark Vineyards
Thursday, April 17 5-8 PM
Come meet Reid Dougherty from local winemaker Hark Vineyards. Reid will be pouring tastings of 4-5 of their wines and explaining their production from Madison County in Virginia, one hour north of Charlottesville.
Hark is a small producer with lovely wines that are affordable.
Only $5 to taste!
Thanks for supporting local businesses!
For new visitors and those who have not dropped in for a time - come check us out.
We are always serving new things on the food menu and augmenting our selection of wines, beers, ciders, kombuchas, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Also enjoy our European atmosphere where we welcome everyone and do not rush you out the door - come stay a while!
Do not forget: Easter is coming! Why not come by and get some yummy wines that fit your Easter feast! Ask us for recommendations! The week before, we have selected wines that we think fit well on your Easter table - so come taste them during our guided tastings on Tuesdays and Fridays 5-8 PM.
Sunday April 20: Easter Sunday!
Come and get a little surprise for you and your kids at Accordia! We have a little gift for the little ones and for the adults a special cocktail we created!
Happy Easter!
Our new wine club has grown to over 60 people now since we started it in December 2024 – so many of you have joined us already, we are humbled by your support! My dear Club Members, a heartfelt Thank You for coming so numerous to our pick-up party! As a result of the love you showed us, we extend the hours for your next pick-up from 4-8 pm. And as before, look forward to the food we will serve you on June 4th for the next pick-up party!
Enjoy your wines!
Also.... look for our website launch this month!
As always you are all cordially welcome to come and see us, and we are happy for your trust and support!
Your Accordia Team
Angela, Robert, Abby, Erin, Danny, Tristan, Murphy, Coushatta, Megan, Josi, Jess, Tom – with newcomers Emmett & LeighAshley & special help from Casey
Love you all!
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