Join Valley Road Vineyards for an event that only happens once every 10 years – a dinner featuring Valley Road’s award-winning wines paired with a menu curated by Chef Kari Hogan of The Local.
This special celebration coincides with “The Year of Valley Road Vineyards,” in which the winery received the 2026 Governor’s Cup for our 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve in March; the same wine came out on top in a head-to-head tasting of French and Virginia Cabernet Francs at the famed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in June; and the winery kicks off its tenth anniversary year.
CEO Stan Joynes has selected a menu of wines to pair perfectly with Chef Hogan’s seasonal menu, including a few “wine surprises.”
Appetizer Course
The Appetizer Course will be a paired food and wine tasting, led by Stan Joynes
Poached Pear with Brie on Grilled Bread
Paired with Valley Road 2023 Destana
Manchego with Pink Lady Apples wrapped in Prosciutto Bacon
Paired with Valley Road 2025 Rosé
Wrapped Meatloaf "Lollipop"
Paired with Valley Road 2016 Petit Verdot (a Library vintage)
Salad Course
Seasonal Salad made with the Freshest Seasonal Ingredients sourced within sixty miles of the restaurant with a Virginia Vinegar Works Vinaigrette (contains Spiced Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Seasonal Fruit)
Paired with Valley Road 2025 Albariño (a yet-to-be-released selection)
Main Course
Choice of:
Grilled Strip Medallion: Served with a Hunter Demi Glaze over a Cheesy Polenta and Crispy Carrot & Parsnip Shavings
Paired with Valley Road 2021 Meritage (Gold Medal, 2026 Governor’s Cup; Gold Medal, 2026 Monticello Cup; a yet-to-be-released selection)
Chili Rubbed Pork Loin with Spicy Sausage Stuffing:Served with Honey Malibu Carrots, topped with a Sweet Potato Puree, Carrot & parsnip Shoestrings, and an Apple Maple Bourbon Sauce
Paired with Valley Road 2024 Cabernet Franc Reserve (a yet-to-be-released selection)
White Bean Cassoulet
Paired with Valley Road 2023 Chardonnay
Dessert Course
Dessert Bar: Array of Assorted Lemon Bars, Brownies and Blondies, and Cheesecake Mousse Cups
Paired with your choice of Valley Road 2021 “The Walter,” a port style wine (unreleased small case production) or Valley Road 2022 Trillium
Coffee Station: Shenandoah Joe Regular and Decaf Coffee
ATTIRE: Business and/or celebratory attire. Jacket required for men.
PRICING: The $150.00 per person price includes the 4-course dinner and wine pairings, as well as all gratuities and tax.
Limited-edition Valley Road library wine selections, as well as unreleased wines, will be available at the bar for purchase with a credit card.
ALLERGIES/FOOD REQUIREMENTS: We are happy to accommodate Vegetarian (VG), Gluten-Free (GF), and Dairy-Free (DF) dietary requirements if noted at checkout. This is a communal, seated dinner with a fixed menu.
