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F.A.Q.
Do you take reservations?
No. All tastings and seating are on a first-come first-served basis.
Can I come out early and reserve several tables if I have a large group coming?
We welcome large groups of any kind to the winery. Should you want tables reserved, please be aware that we require (1) person to be sitting at each table to hold the table. We do not allow “items” to hold tables. For example, should you need (3) tables for your group, you will need (3) people present here to hold them. We do not allow tables to be pushed together and held as one table. All food must be set up on the tables that you will be using for your seating. We do not allow “food only” tables.
Do you sell wine on Sundays?
Yes.
Do you sell food or have a restaurant?
We do not have a restaurant. We do however sell crackers, summer sausage, assorted olives, and gourmet cheeses along with Raspberry Chocolate Truffles made exclusively for us at The Blushing Berry. Also, take advantage of our affiliate Simply Living Life. If you let Simply Living Life know when you’ll be coming, they’ll bring out a picnic basket with everything you’ll need to enjoy your time at Arrington. Please give them 48 hours advance notice. Click here to see the Simply Living Life Menu.
Do you have tastings every day?
Yes.
Are the wine tastings free?
Yes.
Do you sell by the glass?
You can purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy out on our deck, in our courtyard, or out on our vineyard picnic tables, but we cannot sell by the glass. You are welcome to bring your own glasses, use our free wine cups, or purchase any of a variety of AV wine glasses to use while you’re here.
Do you do tours?
Tours are available Monday through Friday based on availability and production schedule. Because we are a working facility, we cannot guarantee tours will be available on any given day or time. When you arrive, please inquire at the tasting bar if you would like a tour.
Are you family friendly?
Yes but we require all kids to be supervised by an adult at all times. Kids are not allowed to roam the property without an adult. We also cannot allow children to be at the bar during tastings.
Are you pet friendly?
No.
Can we bring sports equipment to play with on the property?
No. For the safety of all of our guests we do not allow it.
Do you allow kites to be flown on the property?
No.
Do you have refrigerator space available?
No.
Do you have any ice available?
No.
Can we bring other wine or outside alcohol?
No.
Can we bring juice or sodas?
Yes.
Can I book a private party?
Yes. Click here for more information.
Do you have weddings?
No.
Do you have a mailing list?
Yes. Click here to join!
Do you have a Wine Club?
Yes. Click here for more information.
How do I get there?
Directions.
Is Parking Free?
All parking is free. When you arrive at Arrington Vineyards, you will drive up a short scenic hill toward the upper two parking lots near the Tasting Lodge. On our busier weekends, many guests will park along the hillside and take advantage of the opportunity to take a leisurely walk among the beautiful vines en route to the tasting lodge. For your convenience, on those busy weekends, we provide golf cart drivers to help shuttle you up and down the hill and back to your cars should you not want to walk.
Are you handicapped accessible?
Yes. We have handicapped spaces available in our upper and lower parking lots. We suggest however, that anyone needing assistance be dropped off near the upper side of the tasting lodge first - the lower parking lot would requires a short walk uphill and around the front entrance. Our main tasting bar also has a handicapped accessible tasting bar.
How do you handle tastings for large groups?
All tastings and seating are on a first-come first-served basis. Because we have limited space at our tasting bar, we cannot guarantee any groups larger than 6 to taste at one time. However, everyone in your group will have an opportunity to taste.
Who is playing this week?
Music is listed in the Calendar.
Is Music in the Vines free?
Yes.
What are your hours?
Monday - Thursday: 11am-8pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm-8pm.
Once the tasting room closes, can we still hang out on the deck or in the courtyard?
No. About 30 minutes before closing, one of our managers will go around to let you know that you have 30 minutes to make any final purchases or use our indoor restrooms.
Are you open all year round?
Yes. Arrington Vineyards is open every day except major holidays throughout the entire year. During colder months we have enclosures that keep our guests nice and toasty.
How can I buy wine?
Visit our online store.
Do you ship wine?
Yes. This will however depend on the state being shipped to. Please note the list of approved states below:
What stores are your wines in?
Visit our Restaurant and Retail finder.
What Restaurants are you wines in?
Visit our Restaurant and Retail finder.
How often does Kix show up?
As one of our owners, Kix has an active and involved role in Arrington Vineyards. It is not unusual to come out and find him having a glass on the deck, hanging out in the tasting bar or taking in the beautiful atmosphere. Our best answer is…you never know!
Can I bring my own music?
No.
Do you donate wine for charity events?
Yes. We do not, however, donate wine to POUR at events. Click here for more information on donations.
Do you have gift certificates?
Yes.
Do you have any job opportunities?
Occasionally Arrington Vineyards is looking to add to our excellent tasting room staff. For more information, send an email to info@arringtonvineyards.com
Are all of the grapes in your wine grown on the vineyard?
Arrington Vineyards is proud that all of our wines are produced on site at the winery - from berry to bottle. We grow grapes and we purchase grapes from several other growers in Tennessee and several other states. We grow 16 acres and 5 different varieties of winegrapes - Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Traminette, and Petite Verdot. Our Chambourcin grapes make our Encore port-style wine and our Firefly Rosé. Vidal Blanc and Traminette are the “backbone” our Stag’s White blend. The Viognier is bottled by itself, and our Petit Verdot is part of the Red Fox Red blend.
Over the next few years, how much of the wine do you hope to be made from your grapes?
The % of our "estate grapes" (grown on site) will probably become about 25%
of our wine production. We will plant more grapes, but we're also growing
quickly so the new vines won't be able to keep up with demand.
When is the best time to see grapes on the vines?
AUGUST. Grapes begin "verasion" (change color and ripen) then yet we won't
harvest them until September.
When do you typically harvest the grapes?
We harvest our grapes between September 1st and mid October.
Do your wines contain sulfites?
Yes our wines contain added and naturally occurring sulfites. "Contains Sulfites" is stated on our labels. 99.9% of the world's wines are made with added sulfites. "Sulfite" is a basic sulfur and oxygen compound (SO2) that is an anti-oxidant. SO2 allows wine to age, protects the flavor as it ages, and has anti-bacterial properties that keeps wine from turning into vinegar. We typically add no more than 150 parts per million (ppm) of sulfites...which is like 150 seconds of time out of 11½ days.
How many acres do you have?
Arrington Vineyards is on 75 acres – 16 acres of grapes.
What wines have won awards?
We are very proud of our award winning wines. Click here to see our list of awards.
What are your best sellers?
Our best sellers can change from month to month, season to season. Overall though, the Red Fox Red, Stag’s White and Raspberry wines are our best sellers.
How can I get booked at Arrington Vineyards?
Arrington Vineyards books non-vocal jazz artists. Please keep in mind that all of our booking is done 4-6 months in advance. If you are still interested in being considered as one of our Music in the Vines artists, please email your information to Christel Foley along with your contact information and website or myspace.
When do you do bonfires?
Arrington Vineyards has bonfires on the hillside on weekends during the cooler months - permit and weather permitting.
Can we bring Candles?
You are welcome to bring candles, but we do not allow them on our deck.
Do you allow smoking?
Smoking is allowed, but not on the deck.
Can we bring a grill?
No.
