Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
Back by popular demand! Welcome bon-vivant and French Estate owner Clement Brown III as he acts as referee as you - the dinner guest - judge French and American wines side-by-side to determine the winner. Executive Chef Dean Maupin will prepare cuisine to inspire your senses as you determine the outcome of this great wine adventure!
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
Gabriele Rausee is without doubt the progenitor of modern winemaking in the Old Dominion. Arriving in 1976, he instigated the planting of vinifera at Barboursville Vineyards and finally brought to fruition Thomas Jefferson's dream of making European style wines. Now working at Monticello, Gabrielle still finds time to consult and make wine. Join us as we honor his achievements, pairing his signature wines with the cuisine of Executive Chef Dean Maupin.
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, April 12
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
A long time benchmark in California winemaking, Trefethen Winery has been in existence for over a hundred years and remains a family operation. Winners of awards too numerous to list, Trefethen continues to forge a clear path with their array of fine wines. Join Trefethen's John Smith as he presents the Trefethen line-up accompanied by the fine cuisine of Executive Chef Dean Maupin.
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, May 17
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
The Old Dominion's stature as a winemaking state has increased dramatically over the last few years and Virginia now claims over 225 wineries within its boundaries. The quality of the wines has increased exponentially as well, with Virginia securing a niche in the worldwide market with its Viognier, Pinot Gris and Petit Verdot. Join us and judge as we pour select wines from around the world, pitting them in a blind tasting with Virginia's best. Who will win the prize? As usual, award-winning Executive Chef Dean Maupin will prepare a special menu to match the phenomenal wines.
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Join us poolside as we recreate our most popular wine dinner of the 2011 season. This is the El Grande Asado/ Parilla Gaucho cookout of Argentina, featuring the never-ending buffet of fine roasted meats and other accompaniments, prepared by Executive Chef El Grande de Dean Maupin. The premier cuisine will be paired with the finest wines Argentina has to offer!
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Keswick Hall's longtime Sommelier, Richard Hewitt, recently moved and was forced to look at his extensive collection of wines. He was pleased to discover the number of fine wines he had accrued from various occasions over time, and now he wants to share some of those gems with you. Join us as Richard expertly pairs these wines with a multi-course tasting menu prepared by Executive Chef Dean Maupin, all in the cozy ambiance of our Treble Wine Cellar.
Price: $159 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Early booking is strongly recommended as this event is limited to 12 people. Please call 434.979.3440 to reserve your space!
Date: Thursday, July 26
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
Join us for the unusual opportunity to meet Mannie Burke, president and founder of the Rare Wine Company and taste some exciting wines from his portfolio along with several very old Madeiras! Mr. Burke is in the area to meet with Monitcello officials and discuss elaborating a 'Jefferson' cuvee of Madeira. We have sequestered him for the evening and Executive Chef Dean Maupin promises to prepare 'rare' cuisine to accompany Mr. Burke's selections.
Price: $129 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, August 16
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
Think of cool Aegean breezes, white-washed houses and a pale blue sky. Yes, you are on the Greek islands! Grecce's wine production and quality has skyrocketed in the last few years, while prices for their wines have remained moderate. Join us as we explore the best wines Greece has to offer paired with a bouzouki-inspired Greek menu crafted by Executive Chef Dean Maupin. Oopa!
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Join us for the ultimate wine experience as we journey to "Dine Among the Vine" at Keswick's own Courtside Vineyard. Revel in stories of Jefferson's trials and tribulations while enjoying vineyard cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Dean Maupin, paired with a variety of Monticello AVA's award-winning wines. The setting is further enhanced by torchlight and live music! Don't miss this perennial favorite!
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, October 4
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
La Bella Italia - always popular - is the theme we are celebrating this month. Join Jim Hutton of Vias Imports, the best premium fine wine importer of exclusively Italian wines, as he presents select wines from Northern Italy. Executive Chef Dean will create a proper Piedmontese menu to accompany il vino. Ci vediammo!
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, November 8
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
Join us as we celebrate Spain with the irrepressible Andre Tamers of Demaison Imports. Andre only imports wines from the best Spanish houses, so his selections are always a treat! Try wines from all around Spain paired with Andalusia-inspired cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Dean Maupin.
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
Date: Thursday, December 13
Time: 6:45 pm
Location: Fossett's
It's that time of year again and the holidays are upon us! Impress your friends and family with your knowledge of the bubbles! Join us as we explore sparkling wines and champagnes from around the world. Who makes the best bubbly? You be the judge! As always, Executive Chef Dean Maupin will prepare an effervescent meal to pair with these heavenly wines.
Price: $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations required: Please call 434.979.3440
