Wine Dinner at The Inn and Tavern at Meander featuring DuCard Vineyards Wines
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Virginia wine and cuisine. The culinary team at the Inn and Tavern at Meander presents a multi-course chef’s tasting menu; each course thoughtfully paired with wines from DuCard Vineyards. Savor seasonal flavors inspired by the foothills of the Blue Ridge, where local ingredients and fine wine come together in perfect harmony.
The Menu:
First Couse:
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
The dinner will be held at The Inn and Tavern at Meander at 2333 N James Madison Hwy, Locust Dale, VA.
Tickets are $125 per person. Reservations should be made in advance. Make your reservation HERE
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DuCard Vineyards
Savor the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you sip DuCard wine and enjoy the pure, fresh mountain air in our tranquil country setting. DuCard is the perfect location for a day trip, a relaxing afternoon as part of a weekend getaway, a celebratory stop after a Shenandoah hike, or for hosting a special event. Our gorgeous vineyard and winery borders Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. We’re located just north of Charlottesville, 90 minutes from the DC Beltway, and less than two hours from Richmond. We offer estate-grown wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff, providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience.
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