Wine Makers Dinner with DuCard Vineyards

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Inn at Meander featuring a 6-course 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:
Raddichio & Frisée Salad with toasted hazelnuts, shaved Gouda, red wine poached pair, 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 Petite 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.