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
Heidie Peterson –
Fabulous
John and Wendy Van Elk –
These dinners are wonderful!
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!
Robin Day –
Great
Robin Day –
Love this winery