Experience Sip & Savor
A guided wine and cider tasting experience offered from both Louisa and Staunton, celebrating Virginia’s finest wineries, cideries, and scenic rail travel.
Step aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway for an unforgettable journey where exceptional Virginia wines, handcrafted ciders, and breathtaking scenery come together. Whether you’re departing from Louisa or Staunton, every Sip & Savor excursion combines expertly guided tastings, artisan charcuterie, and the timeless charm of traveling by rail.
A Different Winery or Cidery Every Month
Every Sip & Savor excursion features a different Virginia winery or cidery, making every journey a brand-new experience. From bold reds crafted in the Blue Ridge foothills to crisp Shenandoah Valley whites and refreshing hard ciders made from locally grown apples, each month introduces new flavors, new stories, and new producers.
Throughout the excursion, our onboard wine or cider expert will guide you through each tasting, sharing insights into the featured selections, their tasting notes, production methods, and the people behind every bottle.
- A new featured Virginia winery or cidery every month
- Guided tastings led by an onboard wine or cider expert
- Discover the stories and craftsmanship behind every featured producer
- A completely unique experience every time you ride
Perfectly Paired
Every tasting is accompanied by a beautifully crafted artisan charcuterie board, thoughtfully designed to complement the featured wines or ciders. Carefully selected meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments create an elevated culinary experience that enhances every pour.
What’s Included
- Round-trip scenic rail excursion departing from either Louisa or Staunton
- Four premium Virginia wine or cider tastings selected by the featured winery or cidery
- Artisan charcuterie board expertly paired with each tasting
- Guided tasting experience with stories, tasting notes, and insights from a wine or cider expert
- A new featured producer every month, making every Sip & Savor excursion unique
Choose Your Departure
Whether you begin your journey in Louisa or Staunton, you’ll experience the same welcoming hospitality, thoughtfully curated tastings, and unforgettable rail adventure. Each route offers its own beautiful Virginia landscapes, giving guests another reason to return and experience Sip & Savor from both ends of the railway.
