Think sake is that warm drink served with dinner at your favorite teppanyaki table? Well… you wouldn’t be wrong, but you’d be missing out on a whole lot more! Japanese sake can be fresh, fragrant, savory, rich, and full-bodied, with a range of flavors that might just surprise you. Jeremy Sutton of Kysela Père et Fils will lead a guided tasting exploring the styles of sake, how rice polishing and brewing techniques shape each pour, and the traditions behind this fascinating part of Japanese culture. Whether you’re sake-curious or already a fan, come ready to open your taste buds, you might just discover your new favorite pour!
COME EARLY FOR LUNCH • 1:00–2:00 PM
Join us for lunch before the game! Our special lunch menu will be posted the day before the event. Menu items will be for purchase, not included in the Mahjongg ticket.
MAHJONGG PLAY • 2:00–4:00 PM
$30 per person--- Come tickle the tiles and your taste buds! Whether you're brand new to Mahjongg, sharpening your skills, or already love the game, there's a seat waiting for you. Enjoy two hours of guided, social play in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Ticket includes: one glass of wine, popcorn, your seat at the table, guided and social play.
Just bring your current Mahjongg card (Or let us know if you need one). We'll provide all the other playing equipment.
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble’s Voices & Vines returns to City Vino for a magical cabaret pairing 12 songs with six festive wines. This time, we’re wrapping ourselves in the comfort of familiar tunes, a lovely glass of wine, and a whole lot of love. Think of it as a little refuge from the holiday chaos. Let the music warm you from the inside out, the wine soothe your soul, and the evening remind you that comfort sometimes comes from simply sitting back and letting someone else take care of you. We hope your family brings you warmth this season, but if the holidays get complicated, consider this your invitation to find comfort in good music, good wine, and good company. Let the songs be your solace and the wine your shield!
Lust. Greed. Pride. Envy. Wrath. Gluttony. Sloth. Seven deadly sins. And somehow, karaoke manages to incorporate most of them before 9 PM. This November, DJ Great Scott is bringing The Seven Deadly Sins to City Vino for First Friday Karaoke. Think about it. Lust: half the love songs ever written. Greed: you already sang twice, but apparently that's not enough. Pride: you're convinced you sound exactly like Freddie Mercury. Bless your heart. Envy: that person who just nailed the song you were planning to sing. How dare they. Wrath: WHAT DO YOU MEAN SOMEONE ELSE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR “BEFORE HE CHEATS”?! Gluttony: you don't have a drinking problem. You have a refill strategy. Sloth: you haven't left your barstool in three hours, but somehow your wine glass keeps getting refilled. The idea is simple: pick a song that celebrates one of the seven deadly sins, grab the microphone, and confess your musical transgressions to a room full of people who have absolutely no business judging anyone. First Friday. Seven sins. Zero shame.
The holidays are coming, Fredericksburg! Make a day of it downtown, and make City Vino one of your stops. Spend the day hunting for great deals, discovering local shops, and soaking up the magic of the season during Fredericksburg’s Holiday Open House. Stop by City Vino for a glass of mulled wine or a cup of spiced apple cider to get you in the holiday spirit. As evening approaches, head across the street to the park for the holiday tree lighting. Then come back to City Vino, warm up, settle in, and enjoy the sounds of the season with live music by Alejandro & Caroline. A little holiday shopping, something warm in your cup, a sparkling tree, and live music to finish the evening. Sounds like a pretty good way to kick off the season to us. Shop downtown. Sip something seasonal. Celebrate the season. Then stay awhile.
Still Tired of Your People? Ready to Get Out of the House? The Saturday after Thanksgiving, trade the leftovers and family small talk for something a little more delicious at City Vino. We had so much fun with this event last time that we're opening it up to more people! Join us for a flight of six wines, more than 20 cheeses to explore—including some special premium selections—plus thoughtfully chosen pairings and a few extra bites to round out the experience. This isn't a sit-down class where you listen to a lecture and take notes. It's a relaxed, self-paced adventure in wine and cheese pairing. Taste a wine, try a cheese, discover what happens when they meet. Grab a plate, find a seat, wander, mingle, and circle back to revisit your favorites. You'll learn a little about what makes certain pairings sing, discover a few surprises along the way, and enjoy plenty of good wine, great cheese, and easy conversation. Come for the cheese. Stay for the wine. Leave with a few new favorites—and maybe a new appreciation for just how delicious the right pairing can be. Six wines. 20+ cheeses. Plenty of delicious discoveries. Your Thanksgiving leftovers can wait. This is much more fun.
