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June 2016
Beer, Bourbon, Bacon and Beyond Dinner
We are collaborating with Heritage Brewing, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company and Whiffletree Farm to bring you a twist on our pairing dinners. Instead of a wine-paired dinner, we will be pairing distilled spirits and craft beer with recipes of all things pork (of course, that means some bacon!)
Yes, we know that the spirits from Catoctin Creek are technically whiskey. The name of the event could be misleading, but we liked the alliteration of it! Forgive us!
This is a celebration of sustainable, locally-sourced and organic production methods from farms, breweries and distilleries.
Whiffletree Farm uses farming methods that create the best environment for it’s animals, improves the fertility of the land, and results in the most nutritious meat and eggs for customers. Their beef cattle are 100% grass fed. Turkeys, broiler chickens, pigs, and laying hens live outdoors and are given feed without any genetically modified ingredients.
Heritage Brewing uses 100% Organic base malts and 92% of all ingredients are either organic or locally sourced.
Catoctin Creek Organic Roundstone Rye® is one of the few organic whiskeys in the entire world!
Did you know that Heritage Brewing Amber Ale is aged in Catoctin Creek Distilling Company rye whiskey barrels? How’s that for tying it all together?
The menu is inspired by the book, Beyond Bacon: Paleo Recipes that Respect the Whole Hog by PaleoParents http://paleoparents.com/
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Price is $80/ person for spectacular responsibly and locally-sourced 5-course beer, bourbon (Whisky), bacon and pork-centric menu! (excludes tax, gratuity and Eventbrite service fee)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-bourbon-bacon-and-beyond-tickets-25203692924July 2016
Museum of Culpeper History Libations: Independence Day
Wear red, white and blue for $1 off price of admission. Sponsored by the Langston Family. 113 S. Commerce Street at 5:30 p.m. See www.culpepermuseum.com or 540-829-1749
Reds, Whites & Bluegrass at Keswick Vineyards
Celebrate the 4th of July at Keswick Vineyards with some great Red & White Virginia wines and Bluegrass music performed by local band East of Afton! Come hungry because we will have some great food choices available for you to purchase. Spice Sea Gourmet will be here serving up their delicious seafood selections, and The Pie Guy will be bringing a taste of Australia to our celebration with their savory and sweet pies!
No entry fee, just grab your picnic blankets, chairs, and friends and come have a great time! All ages welcome. Pet-friendly.
http://www.keswickvineyards.com/events/Reds--Whites--and-BluegrassWine Paired Dinner with La Grange
We are excited to host a wonderful 5 course wine paired dinner with The Winery at La Grange! Join us with their wine Maker Seth for what is sure to be a fun and delicious experience! Menu and price TBD
https://www.facebook.com/events/881012105341549/Gino’s Cooking French Cuisine!
Gino Ballerin, our beloved Maitre D’, will be bringing his life-time of spectacular restaurant experience to out kitchen and guests! Gino is a former restaurateur with a resume that includes 22 years with Club 21 in NYC, the Pallio, and 15 years at the Georgetown Club. Five-course dinner with pairings. &72 per person (excludes tax and gratuity).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1052903078136301/Hardywood is coming to Culpeper Cheese Company
Hardywood is coming to Culpeper Cheese Company to host Christmas in July. Hardywood will be bringing their Gingerbread Stout, Bourbon Barrel Gingerbread Stout and Christmas Morning beers. Holiday themed light food selections on hand and will be welcoming Marc Smith to talk about the beer and the brewery. Runs from 2-5 p.m. Located at 129 E. Davis Street. Phone 540-827-4757.
Craft Cocktails with Guest Bar Chef Jackie
Join us for a fun night with Guest Bar Chef Jackie of Gastrique Chic. We may even be joined by Colleen from Wild Roots Apothecary, whose amazing elixirs will be used in Craft Cocktail night.
Our inaugural Craft Cocktail Night was a smashing success! All parties agreed, we HAVE to do it again! Last week, we experienced slushies, foams, herbs, infusions and elixirs.
This week we will expand into the realm of spheres, gels, scented mists and more.
These fine cocktail consultant extraordinaires will pair some of their creations with Mussel Monday recipes and utilize sweet, savory, soothing, unique and distinctly local rich concentrates of botanical syrups, shrubs and our roof-top herbs and edible flowers in out of this world molecular mixology!
Imagine colors, textures, spheres, slushies for grown ups, dry ice, and gels.
Pure mixology magic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/143201132773125/The Founders’ Wine, Beer and Cider Festival
The founding family of American wine joins with the founding families of Fauquier County’s craft brewing and cider making to host an exceptional artisan event celebrating the local craft libations of the region. Old Bust Head Brewery and Cobbler Mountain Cellars are the first to produce beer and cider in Fauquier County. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of – gets you a tasting of 4 products from each of the three vendors.
Philip Carter Winery of Virginia – 4366 Stillhouse Rd, Hume, VA 22639
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-founders-wine-beer-and-cider-festival-tickets-22500575828Music on the Patio with Ben Mason at DuCard Vineyards
Join us for the award winning pop/rock music of local singer/songwriter Ben Mason as he entertains us with years of great tunes. Ben has been making beautiful music since the 60s and still produces music today (http://benmasonsongs.com/).
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Chocolate and Wine Pairing at DuCard Vineyards
We are excited to welcome Lindt’s Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja to DuCard for a special Lindt Chocolate and Wine Program. We will meet in our new events room, at farm tables overlooking mountains and vines, and sample a flight of Lindt’s premium Excellence line of chocolates. Each wine will be paired with a DuCard wine that best complements it. Ann will share with us the history of chocolate, talk about her work in making Lindt’s fine chocolates and offer some samples of ‘raw’ chocolate for us to try. Limited seating, advance reservations required.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/chocolateandwinereservation.htmlWine Happy Hour
Start your weekend early – every Friday from 4 – 6 PM is Happy Hour at Bogati Winery
Get half-off glasses of wine and gourmet pizzas between 4 – 6 PM every week. It’s a great way to beat the commute, and start those weekend vibes!
The PSO presents Symphonic Blockbusters
Back by popular demand, the National Sporting Library and Museum is hosting its Open Late Series featuring great music, local wine, and Virginia craft beer on the fourth Friday of April-September 2016. July will feature the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra. The Museum will be open until 8:00 pm. So grab your friends, a picnic blanket, and relax in the village! The concert is free and open to the public
http://www.nationalsporting.org/nslm/monthly_programsMusic on the Patio with Mattie Fuller at DuCard Vineyards
It’s summertime and we’ve got some cool wines for you to enjoy along with the cool tunes of house favorite Mattie Fuller (www.mattierocks.com). Come enjoy some easy listening soft rock, pop, Americana, and originals on the patio with Mattie while soaking in the beautiful mountain and vineyard scenery. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/August 2016
Visit to Hillsborough Vineyard: A Year in the Life of a Winemaker
Loudoun County Master Gardeners present Karem Baki of Hillsborough Vineyard and winery specializing in the small batch production of complex wines that our in harmony with the terroir of Virginia. Owner Karem Baki will present an overview of a year in the life of a winemaker. Mr. Baki also teaches viticulture at Northern Virginia Community College.
Museum of Culpeper History Libations: Luau
Wear Hawaiian themed attire for $1 off price of admission. 113 S. Commerce Street at 5:30 p.m. See www.culpepermuseum.com or 540-829-1749
Stonewall Jackson’s 2nd Corps: March on DuCard Vineyards
For all you Civil War buffs and wine lovers- we again commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with the release of our 2nd Corps wine. Come see re-enactors from Stonewall Jackson’s 2nd Corps brigade march through the vineyards, drill, interact, camp, and demand their wine! A sight not to be missed, and don’t forget your cameras! Great education for the kids too! Pack your picnics and join us for the fun! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Triskele Release Party with music by the Pollocks at DuCard Vineyards
On this day we celebrate the release of our newest premium wine, Triskele! The 2013 vintage represents an exclusive blend of select vinifera grapes, produced only in the best years. This wine will most definitely appeal to collectors and connoisseurs alike. To help us celebrate the day we will have Music on the Patio from 2-5pm with The Pollocks (http://www.thepollocksmusic.com/). No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Picnics in the Vineyard
Swap the conventional dining room for the majesty of our vineyard grounds while enjoying a unique Epicurean experience. Enjoy locally-sourced food, paired specially for our handcrafted wines.
Along with a glass of your choice of Veramar wine, you will be served fresh salad drizzled in citrus balsamic dressing, and either a wrap filled with grilled garden vegetables or a marinated chicken sandwich, all while dining on our patio with magnificent views of the vineyards and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Reservations are required three (3) days before your visit.
http://www.veramar.com/scripts/cpg.cfm/22Movie Night at the Vineyard
Join us for Movie Night at the Vineyard, produced by Magic Lantern Theatre, a non-profit organization that provides the films and equipment for outdoor screenings. “Love and Mercy” is the selection for August.
Get here early to set up your picnic on the lawn and enjoy some fabulous Veramar wine.
The movie will start at dusk (about 9 pm)
Cost is $8/person. Tickets available at magiclanterntheater.org/films
magiclanterntheater.org/filmsBeat the Heat Party with music by the Bennie Dodd Band at DuCard Vineyards
It’s HOT! So come on out and Beat the Heat with us at DuCard Vineyards with some cool wines, mountain streams and shaded patios. And what better music to celebrate with than the hot licks of country, bluegrass, oldies, and rock & roll of the Bennie Dodd Band (http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/bennie/)! Lawn games and other fun stuff, and vineyard and winery tours. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/