Stars and Sparkles: Present Company Wine at the McCormick Observatory

Stars and Sparkles: An Evening at the McCormick Observatory

Join us, Saturday, August 22nd, for a one-night-only evening of stargazing and sparkling wine atop Observatory Hill — and a first taste of something new.

We've reserved the historic Leander McCormick Observatory all to ourselves. Home to a 26-inch refracting telescope dedicated in 1885 — once the second-largest in the world — it's a place where you can still peer through the original lens that astronomers have used for well over a century. From 9 to 11pm, the observatory's own astronomers will guide us through the night sky and let us look through their telescopes at whatever the cosmos has on offer.

To kick things off, you'll arrive to a complimentary pour of something special: an early release of our Rosé Pét Nat — first tastes, before it's available anywhere else — along with light snacks to settle in with. Additional glasses will be available for purchase throughout the night, and we'll have our full lineup of wines on hand to buy by the bottle, too. A small beer selection from our friends at Fine Creek Brewing will also be available for purchase.

No astronomy experience required. Just bring your curiosity and a love of good company and big skies.

$30 per person · 21+ · Saturday, August 22 · 9–11pm

Leander McCormick Observatory, Charlottesville

All tickets are final — no refunds — if the weather is looking cloudy we'll still have a great time exploring the history of the space and sharing drinks in a fun and unique environment.

Space is limited and this one won't last. Get your tickets at drinkpresentcompany.com.