Join Jim Compton, owner of J. Emerson, Inc. Fine Wines & Cheese, for a wine tasting experience for 6. You will work with Jim to pick a theme and invite your friends to join you as you taste a selection of wines and cheeses in the Fine Wine Room. Tasting lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Serving the Richmond, Virginia community from their location at Libbie and Grove Avenues since 1985, J. Emerson is the area's longest-established fine wine retailer often considered the best wine store in the area.

Everything you need for a fabulous happy hour:

- scrumptious traditional savory cheddar cheese straws locally made by Three Sisters (2 medium containers)

- Hubs home-cooked, salted Virginia Peanuts (one 12-oz. canister)

- Brooks 2016 Extended Tirage Sparkling Riesling: a stunningly bright sparkling Riesling, bone-dry with gorgeously developed notes of preserved lemon, kumquat, and quince with racy acidity.

Enjoy!

Enjoy a medium Charcuterie Board from Loveleigh Charcuterie!

Located in the Napa Valley Opus One Winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaking at Opus One resolves to a single goal: to produce an extraordinary wine. No compromises are made.

Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Vintage 45 Pinot Noir: The bouquet is striking with its power, offering notes of florals including violets and rose, fresh red cherries, raspberry puree and milk chocolate. Silky texture offering energetic dark fruit and wood spice notes. The finish is long-lived with integrated tannins. Peak Drinkability: 2020-2027. 92 points - Wine Enthusiast.

Hyland Estates 2018 Coury Clone Pinot Noir: Hyland's signature Pinot Clone, smuggled into the US by Charles Coury in 1964. This latest vintage shows deep black-cap & cassis, as well as the characteristic "Coury Spice."

Dobbes Family Estate 2018 Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir: Juicy acidity counters with rich mouthfeel to create a fresh, vibrant wine that is also well suited for cellaring. Pair this classic Willamette Valley Pinot with cedar plank salmon, smoked ham, and soft cheeses.

Left Coast 2017 Field of Dreams Viognier: Gin-like botanical scents and flavors abound, and the palate is precise and punches down in clear, crisp detail. Drink this slightly chilled to firm up the finish.

91 points - Wine Enthusiast.

2003 Chateau Leoville Barton - Saint-Julien - 2nd Growth Red Bordeaux Blend

96 points -Robert Parker

2012 Peter Michael Winery - "Ma Belle-Fille" Chardonnay

99 Points -Robert Parker

A Seghesio Family Vineyard red wine blend with blackberry and dark fruit notes as well as vanilla, oak and tobacco. Great with beef, lamb, veal.

Seghesio Family Vineyard Petite Syrah 2012

Rated 90

Rich, red and intense

One bottle 2009 Dolce Napa Valley Late Harvest Wine and one bottle 2010 Dolce Napa Valley Late Harvest Wine (after dinner wine).

Far Niente Dolce: "Liquid Gold from Napa Valley"

Brilliant yellow-gold in color, very rich and full of ripe, exotic fig, apricot, peach and nectarine. Sweet and polished, with a touch of herbs, it glides across the palate and, for all its richness, the acidity keeps the flavors lively.

A sublime blend of acidity and sweetness thanks to the luxurious and rare combination of late harvest Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.