Monthly Wine Dinners

Each five or six-course dinner party is usually held on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month (and sometimes Fridays too for a Wine Dinner Weekend).

In planning the menu and wine selections, we feature a wine region or food region of the world, a specific vineyard, or a special topic. Each month, we include a wine expert, or a winemaker, in addition to Chef Barnes who explains the food preparation and why he made his food choices in pairing the wines.

As always, the menu will also be local farm-to-table driven. Our Chef tries to accommodate your needs. Menu modifications for dietary restrictions may be made upon confirmation of your reservation.

The bar will serve cocktails prior to dinner (one round included in the dinner rate).
Doors open at 6:00 pm to socially distance co-mingle with other guests. We sit for dinner at 6:30 p.m. at private tables or communal tables - please indicate in advance if you prefer a private table.

Rooms will be discounted by 10% for Winner Dinner Weekend two-night stays.

CONSIDER HOSTING A PRIVATE WINE DINNER - for 6-60 guests

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AUSTRIAN HUNTER & FORAGER DINNER
Experience our "INTO THE WOODS" Private Dining Scene! (rain plan = barn)

Saturday, September 14, 2024
6:00-9:30 p.m. $150 p.p. (plus tax & gratuity)

We've moved up this favorite dinner in the hopes of perfect outdoor dining weather and to celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest. A special night of dining in our "Into the Woods" private dining space which is stylized for a "woodsy" dining experience. A six-course Austrian Hunter's-inspired dinner featuring regional game and locally foraged foods, all paired with Austrian wine. The menu will be presented by Chef Barnes and Rafael Flores, a favorite Austrian Wine Importer, from Artisanal Cellars. Dessert course to be offered by an evening bonfire (weather permitting). Communal outdoor seating at one long farm table for up to 50 guests (barn will serve as a rain plan). Live music.

WINE SELECTIONS

Pairing One: Steininger Cabernet Sauvignon Rose

Pairing Two: Netzl Chardonnay

Pairing Three: Tegernseerhof T26 Grüner Veltliner

Pairing Four: Anton Bauer Pinot Noir

Pairing Five: Hillinger "Leitheberg" Blaufränkisch

Pairing Six: Steindorfer "Kuvee Klaus Beerenauslese

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DINNER MENU

COURSE ONE:
Wild Pheasant Pâte - foraged autumn olive jam, local mustard

COURSE TWO
Föelle Blau "Blue Trout" Traditional Poached Trout -
dill sauce and tiny potatoes

COURSE THREE
Traditional Hasenpfeffer with Semolina Knödel

COURSE FOUR
Slow-Smoked and Braised Wild Boar Leg Paprikash - locally foraged black trumpet mushrooms, spätzle

COURSE FIVE
Seared Venison Loin - sweet and sour red cabbage, juniper reduction

COURSE SIX
Chocolate Ganache and Hazelnut Torte - whipped cream

HARVEST WINE DINNER
with LOCATIONS Wines by Dave Phinney

Friday, October 18, 2024.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

We're very excited for this (Friday night) Six-Course Barn Dinner with Farm & Wine Market. Dessert course to be offered by an evening bonfire in our garden plots (weather permitting). In Champagne, across appellation blending is a time honored and respected tradition – a tried and true method for producing a premium and consistent wine that represents the best aspects of the Champagne region. Why can't this concept be taken wider – across country? Winemaker David Phinney (founder of Prisoner and Orin Swift) sought out high-quality vineyards, and forward-thinking growers, across appellations to create a wine that proudly represents the best viticultural parcels of that country or location (California, France - Rose and Grenache, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain). His quest is for old vines with low yields, to bring out the best of a specific vineyard and area. He then combine these parcels of place to craft a wine that pays homage to the country of origin, making all of its people proud. Chef Barnes will bring forward dishes that bring out the best unique food qualities of each wine region. This evening will be part food station, part passed food, and part seated. We hope to be in the barn (with a heater, if necessary). $150 per person, plus sales tax and gratuity. This evening is in collaboration with Pine State Beverages. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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HARVEST WINE DINNER MENU

Course One: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS French Rose
Course Two: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Course Three: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS French Grenache
Course Four: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS Italian Sangiovese
Course Five: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS Spanish Rioja
Course Six: TBD
Wine Pairing: LOCATIONS California Petite Sirah

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DAY of the DEAD Dinner & Dance Party
Saturday, November 2. 6:00-10:00 pm

Feast of the Beast will be transformed this year to celebrate Day of the Dead (All Souls Day) on Saturday, November 2! The night begins with an "Into the Woods" cocktail party and Storytelling of Henniker's Dead. Communal seating in the Barn at long stretches of tables for this event. Authentic Mexican cuisine from various regions. Mariachi serenading-style music to kick things off and then PEAK Entertainment will drive the music for dancing all night! he barn will be heated for this event! $150 per person. Costume prizes! Featuring LAN wines of Spain which are just perfect for tonight's food!

MENU
(coming soon)

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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CHEF'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
SPARKLING WINE DINNER

Favorite Champagnes and
Top-Pick Wine Pairings

6-Course Food & Wine Presentation
Join us to ring in 2025!

*the menu presented is from 12/31/2023. Updated version to be posted by 10/2024

Sunday, December 31. 7:00 - 10:30 pm $190 pp

We welcome you to remain with us until after midnight to ring in 2023. Additional pours of champagne and late-night snacks will be provided as well as board games and cards.

Wine Dinner Gallery

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BLUES & BLUEBERRIES WEEKEND
- Part 1 -
FRIDAY AFTERNOON (July 19)

4:00 pm. Complimentary appetizers poolside for overnight guests. Cash bar for cocktails by the pool. Music on speakers. Join us for dinner in The Grazing Room!

BLUES & BLUEBERRIES WEEKEND
- Part 2 -
SATURDAY MORNING (July 20)

We welcome both overnight inn guests and locals for breakfast! Expect blueberry breakfast treats to kick off this weekend. Then, join us at Grounding Stone Blueberry Farm at 11:30 am for picking your own organic blueberries (2 free pints per room) and a picnic lunch at this spectacular property ($25 pp for lunch).

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BLUES & BLUEBERRIES WEEKEND
- Part 3 -
SUMMER WINE DINNER
SATURDAY 6:00 pm (July 20)
$140 p.p.

Featuring the delicious Girasole Wines of Mendocino. Girasole means "sunflower" it Italian, so we're hosting this dinner on the Main Lawn, which will be magically (with the help of some sun and water) transformed into a seasonal Sunflower Garden (we're planting thousands of seeds this spring!).

Original Bluegrass by Moon Hollow band.

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