BOW Expands to Middleburg

Posted by ryan / Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Barrel Oak Winery of Delaplane plans to open an art gallery in Middleburg on May 21. To be more specific, it’s located next to the Red Fox Inn at 8 East Washington St.

According to the proprietor Brian Roeder, expectations should be high. “Our main winery is known as a place with great wine that’s wrapped in a great experience,” he said. “There are no judgments about your wine knowledge, we just want to help you to discover. Middleburg won’t be any different.”

The size won’t be the same though. Capacity crowds may not even reach thirty people, while Delaplane can accommodate almost five hundred. They also plan on playing smooth jazz through the speakers, and the staff will be wearing uniforms.

Visitors of the gallery can try up to seven wines in elegant glassware for $8, but the first two are on the house. Barrel Oak is sharing the spotlight with Rappahannock Cellars and the Phillip Carter Winery.

Accompanying appetizers include savory meats, gourmet cheeses, and fresh bread that are locally sourced from farms like Ayrshire.

The scenic works of artist Armand Cabrera will be on display for the foreseeable future.

He’s expected to be present for demonstrations, and some of his prints are going to be available for purchase. The former LucasArts game designer has successfully established himself as a bona fide artist. His ability to paint quickly but efficiently will be on full display.

“We’re really excited about it,” Roeder said. “We’ll be welcoming kids and dogs just like we always do in Delaplane.”

The official opening falls on a Saturday afternoon.

For more information call (540)-364-6402.

-Ryan Robertson

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