Tasting Room Share
Friday, February 20 | 6–8 PM | $25 per person
Join us for an evening of local artisanal wine as we share our tasting room with some of the region’s most innovative and compelling winemakers! Embark on a guided tasting with the creators themselves, Sandy & Erin Robertson of Dogwood & Thistle, Matthieu Finot of Domaine Finot, and Jake Busching of Jake Busching Wines.

Friday, February 20 | 6–8 PM | $25 per person
Additional glasses and bottles of wine will be available for all guests. Please register before Monday, Feb. 16, by phone or email.
Meet the Winemakers
Pouring: NV White Blend, 2017 Tannat
“Jake Busching has been working in the wine industry across the state of VA for 26 years planting, growing, and establishing industry-leading wineries such as Keswick Vineyards, Pollak Vineyards, Grace Estate Vineyards, and Hark Vineyards.”
Pouring: 2024 Pét Nat, 2024 Malbec
“The name ‘Domaine Finot’ is associated with Matthieu [Finot]’s family vineyards in France… At Domaine Finot, Turk Mountain Vineyard, we believe in sustainable vineyards practices and a minimalist winemaking approach. We focus on the quality of our grapes and let the terroir speak for itself.”
Pouring: 2023 Shenandoah Valley Riesling, 2024 Cabernet Franc
“Owned by husband and wife team Sandy and Erin Robertson, Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company started as a passion project that allows us to work with small, family-owned vineyards to make wines that we love to drink and that we dream of sharing.”
Registration
Space is limited! Advance registration is required, with payment due at the time of registration. To reserve your spot, call Chiswell at 434.252.2947 during business hours, or email Kephany@chiswellwinery.com.
All participants must be 21 or older.
2026 Winter Maker Series
Sunday, January 11 | Olive Oil Experience with Jill Myers
Friday, February 20 | Tasting Room Share with Jake Busching Wines, Domaine Finot, and Dogwood & Thistle
Sunday, March 1 | Truffle Making Workshop with Gearharts Fine Chocolates




