Wine Dinner at The Inn and Tavern at Meander featuring DuCard Vineyard Wines   December 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm   $125

Wine Makers Dinner with DuCard Vineyards

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Inn at Meander featuring a 6-course chef’s tasting menu thoughtfully paired with wines from DuCard Vineyards. Each course will highlight seasonal ingredients and showcase the craftsmanship of both our culinary team and DuCard’s award-winning wines.

The Menu:

First Course:

Smoked Salmon & Potato Pancake with dill cream and roe.

Paired with 2023 Tana Chardonnay

Second Course: Roasted Monkfish with braised fennel, capers, fig brown butter, and fried leeks.

Paired with 2022 Signature Viognier

Third Course: Radicchio & Frisee Salad with toasted hazelnuts, shaved smoked gouda, red wine poached pear, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Paired with 2021 Merlot (VinePair’s 20 Best Merlots for 2025)

Fourth Course: Duck Confit with saffron couscous, pickled pearl beets, Medjool dates, and sage butter.

Paired with 2022 Petit Verdot

Fifth Course:

Beef Tenderloin with horseradish celery root puree, tarragon, yellow pepper emulsion, and roasted fingerling potatoes.

Paired with 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve (2025 VA Governor’s Cup Gold Medal).

Sixth Course: Hazelnut Flourless Chocolate Cake with passion fruit crème anglaise.

Paired with 2022 C’est Trop