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Virginia Governor’s Cup® 2022 Held in Richmond, Virginia!

This celebration of 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup® is a one-of-a-kind, annual event that offers the unique opportunity to taste the best Virginia wines produced across the Commonwealth! There are 2 tiers of tickets available to purchase, general admission for $250/each or VIP for $600. The event is held in Richmond’s Main Street Station located at: 1500 E. Main St, Richmond VA 23219 on Thursday, March 24th from 4:30PM – 7:00PM. This is one of the most stringent competition in the US each year featuring world-class judges to sample hundreds of the best Virginia wines. The competition itself, is hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association and Best in Cider will be awarded for the second year. The highest 12-ranking red and white wines will become the Governor’s Cup® Case. There will be a silent auction held with proceeds going toward cancer research.

What does General Admission get you?
The opportunity to taste over 100 gold medal-winning wines from the 2022 Governor’s Cup® competition
Sample variety of small plates prepared by local chefs
Participate in an auction with proceeds going towards cancer research, hosted by the V Foundation
Witness the announcements of this year’s Governor’s Cup® Case, Cup & Best in Show Cider winners

What does VIP experience get you?

In additional to all the above with the general admission, VIP guests will receive entry to a fully catered VIP tasting lounge, including meet and greet with winning winemakers and special pours, intimate multi-course tasting menu for dinner paired with the 2022 winners wine, guided by the winemakers themselves!! Transportation will be provided! VIP experience will also include an exclusive winery passport with complimentary tastings for ticket holds and a guest at each of the Winning Wineries valid through 12/31/2022, and finally they will receive preferred seating during the awards reveal of the winners!!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Orange Uncorked Wine Festival Happening on Saturday, May 1st, 2021!

Are you ready to try some of the most delectable wines found in Orange County, VA? Then make sure you don’t miss the 30th annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival happening on Saturday, May 1st and 2nd from 10 AM – 5 PM across from the Market at Grelen! You’ll enjoy the scenic views, listen to some great music, fresh air, delicious food, unique artisans, plenty of room to enjoy the great outdoors, and of course, an assortment of local wines and ciders! Early bird tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at orangevachamber.com. All Covid restricted guidelines will be followed at this event. Spring has sprung, and you don’t want to miss the 30th Annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival! For more information and to stay up-to-date, click here!

 Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available properties, please visit our website licatagroup.com

Good Riddance 2020: New Years Eve Dinner at Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery

It’s time to say so long to 2020, and good riddance with a New Years Eve dinner at Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery! The evening will start off with a sparkling wine toast, and follows with a 3 course prix fixe menu. Each course will include an ideal wine pairing from one of Potomac Point wines. Total cost will be $84 per person + tax and a 20% service fee.

Reservations are required, and the event will be accepting groups of 2-8 guests. Groups that include 2-4 guests will have a 2-hour reservation and groups of 4-8 will have a 2.5-hour reservation. It’s recommended that you arrived 10 minutes prior to your reservation time. For more information including where to purchase tickets, Click Here!

 Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available properties, please visit our website licatagroup.com

The 45th Annual Virginia Wine Festival is happening on October 3rd and 4th!

The 45th Annual Virginia Wine Festival is happening on October 3rd & 4th, 2020 from 11AM – 6PM at 44600 Freetown Blvd in Ashburn, VA! Here you’ll get the opportunity to taste over 200 different Virginia wines, and for those that you love, you can buy a case and take it home! What kind of wine festival would it be without food? Multiple food trucks will be set up, giving you a variety to choose from; including pizza, tacos, Korean, BBQ, vegetarian and more! General admission tickets are $39 if purchased in advance, and are good for a single day, with your choice of going on Saturday or Sunday! Tickets include a Virginia Wine Festival wine glass, and unlimited tastings! VIP tickets can also be purchased for $69 in advance and include “exclusive” Reserve Wine Tasting, as well as additional benefits! More information about the event and where you can purchase tickets can be found on the Virginia Wine Festival Facebook Event page.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available properties, please visit our website licatagroup.com

2019 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival at The Market at Grelen

The 29th Annual award-winning wine festival is coming up! Saturday, May 4th 11am – 6pm and Sunday, May 5th 11am – 5pm. It will be held at the Market at Grelen located at: 15091 Yager Rd, Somerset VA 22972.

Tickets are $20 in advance (until May 3rd at 12AM) and include unlimited wine tastings! (Advance ticket purchases will also get a free Orange Uncorked wine bag!) In addition to the pre-sale tickets, you can also purchase a designated driver ticket for $15 each or reserve larger party tables,VIP Party Packs and Tent Packages starting at $295 each going up. Visit here for additional ticketing info!

There will be multiple wineries including, but not limited to: Barboursville, Castle Glen Winery, Cobble Mountain Cellers, Hortons Vineyards, Lake Anna Winery, etc. For a complete list please visit 2019 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival on Facebook.

In addition to premier wineries, there will be fine craft & artisan vendors, food trucks and of course – music!!

The entertainment will be as follows: Saturday, May 4th Kenzie Kincaid, the Wavos’s (80’s tribute band), and the Unsuitables. Sunday, May 5th will feature: Midlife Crisis, Stewart Chapman (Elvis Tribute artist) and the Unsuitables!

Don’t wait any longer, buy your advanced ticket here today!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Do you love wine? Do you love saving money?

Hi Everyone! We are fortunate in Lake of the Woods to live near so many incredible wineries! Here’s your chance to win a Virginia Wine Pass for two that is good through December of 2017! The pass offers free or discounted tastings, as well as discounts on bottles of wine, from some amazing Virginia wineries. What do you need to do to enter our sweepstakes? Simply stop by our Licata Group office between 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday or like our FB page at Licata on the Lake Real Estate at Lake of the Woods and message us your email address. Please enter by noon on Tuesday, January 31, as the winner will be chosen at 5pm.
Good luck!
It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
Pat Licata-REALTOR
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