Winemaker’s Dinners

From: $92.00

(5 customer reviews)

Join us for an elaborate affair you won’t soon forget. These dinners start with a sparkling wine and cheese reception followed by a coursed dinner paired with wine.

Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings.

The wine and cheese reception begins at 6pm EASTERN with dinner immediately to follow.

Upcoming Dinners

  • November 1st, 2025 (On-Sale October 1st)
  • November 8th, 2025 (On-Sale October 1st)

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Description

November 1 Dinner Menu

Harvest Celebration – 6pm EASTERN

Chef John with Green Fork Food

Starter

Various cheese, crackers, olives, etc.

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Focaccia / Fall Caponata / Hazelnut Emulsion Caramelized Onions

2024 Cabaret Rose

Second Course

Fall Corn Fritter / Avocado Mousse / Tomatoes / Fresh Greens

2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Third Course

Fall Ravioli with Pate and Ricotta / Squash Puree / Sliced Aged Duck

2022 Cabernet Franc

Fourth Course

Pork Shoulder / Corn Relish / Creme Fraiche

2024 Late Harvest Riesling

Dessert

Layered Malt Brownies

2022 Meritage

November 8th Dinner Menu

Harvest Celebration – 6pm EASTERN

Chef Lindsay with Saugataco

Starter

Various cheese, crackers, olives, etc.

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Sweet Corn Empanadas – Curried Sweet Potato / Creamed Corn / Chipotle Cream / Sesame Soy

2024 True Chardonnay

Second Course

Poached Pear Salad – Blue Cheese Stuffed Pear / Pecan / Dried Cherries / Greens / Thyme Vinaigrette & Balsamic Honey

2024 Riesling

Third Course

Eggplant Parmesan – Panko-Breaded Aubergine Rounds / Gnocchi / Spiced Sausage / Kale / Tomato Basil Sauce

2022 Zweigelt

Fourth Course

Beef Bourguignon – Red Wine Braised Short Rib / Root Vegetables / Mushrooms / Golden Potato Smash

2022 Meritage

Dessert

“Horchata” Bread Pudding – Cinnamon & Vanilla / White Chocolate Sauce

2020 Select Harvest Vignoles

Recent Dinner Menus

May 3rd Dinner Menu

New Release Celebration

6pm EASTERN

Starter

Various cheese, crackers, olives, etc.

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Tea-Steeped Tahini Devilled Egg / Composed Spring Crudites with Tahini-Lemon Dipping Sauce

2024 True Chardonnay

Second Course

Seared Lamb Lollipop / Rhubarb Compote / Wilted Baby Spinach and Quinoa

2024 Cabaret Rose

Third Course

Spicy Portuguese Seafood Stew / Wood-fired Focaccia

Vino Blanco

Fourth Course

Smoked Mushroom Empanada with Cherries, Toasted Fennel & Ham / Wild Ramp Creme Fraiche

2022 Meritage

Fifth Course

Cocoa-Rubbed Roast Salmon / Georgian Walnut Pesto / Wood-fired Asparagus / Eight Grain Pilaf

2022 Merlot Reserve

Dessert

Italian Ricotta Tart with Passionfruit Lemon Curd

2024 Late Harvest Riesling

March 29th Dinner

A Mexican Culinary Journey

6pm EASTERN

Starter

Various salsas, guacamole, chips and other authentic snack fare

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Ceviche de Camarón a la Mexicana – Zesty shrimp ceviche with fresh lime, cilantro, red onion, cucumber, mango and tomato

2023 Muscat Ottonel

Second Course

Flautas de Pollo con Ensalada Fresca – crispy corn tortillas rolled with seasoned chicken over lettuce with creamy avocado dressing

2023 True Chardonnay

Third Course

Frijoles Charros con Chorizo y Salchicha – smoky slow cooked pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, sausage, onions, cilantro and jalapeños

2024 Nouveau

Fourth Course

Carne Asada y Chorizo con Arroz y Guacamole Fresco con tortilla de maíz – grilled, marinated steak and chorizo served with a handmade tortilla, Mexican rice and guacamole

2021 Meritage

Dessert

Pastel Tres Leches con Crema Chantilly y arándano – sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with blueberry whipped chantilly cream and a thin layer of blueberry cheesecake

2020 Select Harvest Vignoles

November 2nd, 2024

Harvest Celebration featuring Partage

6pm EASTERN

Starter

Grazing Table – Cheeses, crackers, jams, spreads, bread, nuts, olives, fruit, vegetables and hummus

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Radicchio hand salad with roasted honey nut squash and farro with caramelized fennel and a fennel shallot vinaigrette

Pinot Grigio 2023

Second Course

Petit lobster pot pie finished with sherry sauce

Classic Chardonnay 2023

Third Course

Sweet potato orchard apple ratatouille with whiskey butter and brulee blue cheese

Meritage 2021

Fourth Course

Moroccan spiced lamb with a demi glaze served on top of roasted heirloom carrots and and parsnips

Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Dessert

Heritage style carrot cake with a rum glaze

Select Harvest Vignoles 2020


November 9th, 2024

Harvest Celebration

6pm EASTERN

Starter

Grazing Table – Cheeses, crackers, jams, spreads, bread, nuts, olives, fruit, vegetables and hummus

Bottomless Sparkling Wine

First Course

Arugula and beet salad with candied nuts and a plum vinaigrette

Cabaret Rose 2023

Second Course

Grouper with a lemon caper sauce and braised fennel

Pinot Grigio 2023

Third Course

Smoked cheddar mac and cheese with broccolini, scallions, and leeks

Merlot 2021

Fourth Course

Roasted duck breast with cherry balsamic reduction, farro potato hash

Cabernet Franc 2021

Dessert

Sugar “snow globes” over a shortbread cookie

42 Ice Wine

*While unlikely, menu and wines are subject to change




5 reviews for Winemaker’s Dinners

  1. Heidie Peterson

    Fabulous

  2. John and Wendy Van Elk

    These dinners are wonderful!

  3. George and Vicky Hinkes (verified owner)

    My wife and I have been coming to these Winemaker’s dinners for nearly two decades. We have only missed three in this time span. The food is always great and the pairings with the wines are incredible!

  4. Robin Day

    Great

  5. Robin Day

    Love this winery

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