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April 2015
Desert Rose Wine Maker Dinner at Marriott Ranch
Virginia Wine Maker Dinner at Marriott Ranch in Hume, Virginia. Enjoy a gourmet five course meal paired with select Desert Rose Wines. $109.00pp +tax Call 540-364-2627 for reservations. www.marriottranch.com
April 2016
Winemaker Wednesday returns for its 6th season at Culpeper Cheese Company
Nothing formal, just a chance to meet a Virginia winemaker and taste their wines on 10 selected Wednesday evenings. Meet and mingle with the winemaker. Sip wine. Savor cheese.
Winemaker Wednesday incorporates a price fixed wine cheese tasting ($ 34.95 value) paired with selected Virginia Winemakers wines. Guests will receive four tastes of selected Virginia wines each specially paired with cheeses and accompaniments. To celebrate the return of WineMaker Wednesday, discounted pricing is being offered for the first two events at $ 19.95/pp + tax.
Josh Gerard of Boxwood Vineyard up first in the return of this popular event. Seating is limited– reservations suggested. (540) 827 – 4757
“Taste of Spring” at the Tide’s Inn
April 15 & 16: A weekend of beers, incredible foods, and music
Devils Backbone Brewmaster’s Oyster Roast & Dinner
Friday, April 15, 5:30 pm, $80 per person
Gastronomes and beer buffs alike are sure to savor this culinary marriage made in Virginia. Devils Backbone Brewing Company Founder Jason Oliver will bring the signature tastes of the “Brew” (aka Blue) Ridge Mountains to pair with four courses of Chesapeake Bay fare at the Tides. The evening opens with an oyster roast of Rappahannock oysters followed by a family-style feast of Northern Neck charcuterie of cured meats, smoked fishes, pickled vegetables and relishes; roasted meats, grilled seafood and farm fresh vegetables. After nightfall, enjoy gourmet s’mores by the bonfire under the stars. Reservations are recommended.
Brews, Buds, Bites
Saturday, April 16, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, $35 per person
Virginia microbreweries are the star of the day-long event, and ticket-holders receive unlimited beer tastings, a commemorative cup and live entertainment. The event is open to the public, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck.
· Brews, Buds & Bites: Twelve craft beers from nine Commonwealth breweries will headline the day-long event with local restaurants and artisan food vendors offering signature bites. Select Virginia wineries will provide complimentary tastings and bottles for purchase.
· Live music from the SLAPNATION band: A Tides guests’ favorite, the four-piece rhythm section, three-piece horn section and two vocalists will keep the party going with musical variety including Motown, beach music and disco.
(866) 988-5389 or 804.438.5000 (direct)
reservations@tidesinn.com
Spring Oyster Festival with music by the Bennie Dodd Band
Premium steamed and raw oysters and delicious crabcakes provided by the Rappahannock River Oyster Company will get your mouth watering just enough to enjoy a nice bottle of DuCard wine to wash it all down with! 12-5pm. Advance tickets online at http://www.ducardvineyards.com. DuCard Vineyards: 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, VA 22719; 540-923-4206; http://www.ducardvineyards.com
http://www.ducardvineyards.comRaw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
Culpeper Cheese Company will be offering a free tasting of Raw milk cheese from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and simultaneously offer specially curated Raw Milk Cheese plates to dine in from noon to 7 p.m. Traditional cheesemaking helped preserve fluid milk before the advent of refrigeration, and it was only in the last century that cheese began to be made with pasteurized milk. Located at 129 E. Davis Street. (540) 827-4757.
Airlie’s Spring Signature Dinner with Early Mountain Vineyards
Indulge your culinary side at our Spring Signature Dinner featuring varietals from Early Mountain Vineyards.
6:30 p.m.
Wine and Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
Airlie Culinary Director Jeff Witte
Early Mountain Winemaker Ben Jordan
7:00 p.m.
Four-Course Dinner
Whiffletree Farm Turkey
Rillette with Cranberry-Pecan Toast, Terrine with Rosé Jelly, Micro Greens
Rosé 2015 – Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Spring Mélange
Asparagus, Mushroom, Spring Onion, Garlic Chives, Fiddlehead Fern,
Goat Cheese Mousse, Herbed Ricotta, Flowers
Five Forks 2015 – Viognier, Petit Manseng, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat
Keystone Farm Beef Loin
Grilled Sirloin with Bordelaise, Potato Latke, Chive Cream,
Glazed Baby Beet Trio, Micro Beet Greens
Novum 2013 – Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Strawberry & Dark Chocolate Napoleon
Local Honey Pastry Cream, Garden Chili Cream,
Sugar-Dusted Puff Pastry, Strawberry Coulis
War & Rust, NV
From the Rappahannock, For the Rappahannock
From the Rappahannock, For the Rappahannock is a celebration of land and water conservation in the Rappahannock River watershed and the partnerships that help us succeed. Join Friends of the Rappahannock, The Piedmont Environmental Council, and the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District for a day at the iconic Marriott Ranch in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
We will have Rappahannock River oysters from the Oyster Company of Virginia, catered barbeque from Marriott Ranch, local wines and beers from the piedmont, live music, hay ride tours of the property and conservation practices, and more! With a back drop of spectacular mountain views, this is a working farm that the Rappahannock River flows directly through.
In the morning, we will be working with volunteers to plant trees and other vegetation in a riparian buffer along a stretch of a Rappahannock River tributary called Fiery Run. This conservation best management practice will provide wildlife habitat, decrease erosion and sedimentation, and help improve water quality. All attendees who join us for the restoration project are invited to join us for the celebration free or charge.
At 1:00pm we will be at the Marrtiott Pavillion with a wide range of food, drink, and activities. Children under 14 welcome at no charge.
Staff from a variety of conservation organizations will be available to answer questions and talk about conservation practices and cost share programs available in the region.
Hofmann@riverfriends.org 540-373-3448 ext 112
Grill 309 – Hardywood Beer Dinner
Located at 309 S. Main Street. 6 p.m.
Paired tastings with amazing Hardywood beers! Please reserve your spot today! Contact: (540) 764-4902. Website: www.grill309.com