2009 RAMMY Awards

On June 7, 2009—a quintessential soft summer evening in the Nation’s Capital— Rappahannock Cellars was honored to participate in the 27th annual Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington awards gala, honoring the “best of the best” of the District’s restaurant industry.

The event was held at the Omni Shoreman Hotel and featured an impressive reception with entertainment, followed by dinner and dancing. 

Rappahannock Cellars was among a select number of Virginia wineries to have its wine poured for the 1,200 guests. Our 2006 Meritage was served at the Virginia Wine Station during the dinner reception.

The RAMMY awards ceremony is held annually to recognize the best restaurateurs, chefs and food service industry employees in the Nation’s Capital. Because of the combined efforts of these professionals, Washington, DC is recognized as a major global gastronomic destination.

I was fortunate to attend the gala and meet many of the honored restaurant owners and managers. Among the media representatives in attendance was, John Kelly, Metro Columnist, for The Washington Post. John took a moment to evaluate our wine and was pleased with Virginia’s representation at the event.

Rappahannock Cellars is recognized as one of the top wine producers in Virginia, as exemplified by its motto, Revolutionizing Virginia Wine.