Two Up Wine Down 2023

Promotional poster for the 2023 "Two Up Wine Down" Virginia Wine Festival, held Sunday, October 29 from 3–6 PM at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. The design features bold, hand-drawn illustrations of hands holding green wine bottles, forming peace and downward gestures. Ticket pricing is listed: $30 early bird (until Sept. 15), $40 advance, and $50 at the door (includes a souvenir wine glass). The event spotlights BIPOC wine professionals, enthusiasts, and allies. Background is light green with text in yellow, brown, and dark green.

Get ready for the most inclusive wine festival of the year! 🎉

Two Up Wine Down is all about celebrating the vibrant world of Virginia wines while shining a spotlight on underrepresented wine professionals, enthusiasts, and allies. Join us at the heart of Charlottesville’s downtown, the Jefferson School City Center, where we’ll toast to a day of tastings, connections, and good vibes that transcend boundaries. With ALL welcome and the minimum drinking age set at 21, we’re ready to uncork the magic!

📅 Date: Sunday, October 29th
🕒 Time: 3-6pm
📍 Location: Jefferson School City Center, Charlottesville, VA

🎟️ Your ticket is your passport to a world of flavors—sip and savor diverse Virginia wines curated by Oenoverse family and The Veraison Project. Engage in conversations, make new friends, and take home a commemorative TUWD wine glass as a memento.

🎪 Picture yourself under an outdoor tent, surrounded by fellow wine lovers, as you explore your new favorite vintages. All wines are available for purchase by the glass or bottle, so you can relish the experience on-site or take it home.

🍽️ Delicious food from Chimm, Vegan Comforts Soul Food, and Pearl Island will be available for purchase.

DJ Nobé is spinning beats alongside special guests!

Two Up Wine Down is more than just a festival—it’s a movement! Oenoverse is all about building equity, ownership, inclusion, and diversity within Virginia wine. By joining us, you become an influential part of this groundbreaking journey, shaping the future of the industry.

Grab your tickets now and be part of the coolest wine experience in Virginia!
🎟️ Early bird pricing is available, but remember, ticket prices will increase to $40 on September 15th, 2023, and will be $50 day-of. Don’t sleep!
Proceeds of all ticket sales go towards furthering access of Virginia wine through Oenoverse and The Veraison Project’s partnership, and public programming at JSAAHC.

Let’s Two Up and Wine Down together!

What is Oenoverse?
Oenoverse [ee-nuh-verse] is a movement towards building equity, ownership, inclusion, and diversity within Virginia wine through the channels of conversation and community.