Wine Dinners & Specialty Events

Kick off the Highlands Food and Wine Festival with an exclusive event for High Country Wine & Provisions wine club members. Enjoy Davis Family Vineyards wines, live music, and delicious bites as you mingle with fellow wine lovers. Not a member yet? Join today online, by phone, or in-store!

Chef Joe Cash, 2024 James Beard nominee from Greenville’s Scoundrel, joins The Ruffed Grouse Tavern’s team to create a French-inspired menu that balances tradition and innovation. Two seatings available

Indulge in an Italian-inspired harvest feast by acclaimed Chef Ken Naron of ENVIE Catering, paired with wines from around the world. Guests can also book limited private cellar tastings featuring the legendary Sassicaia, Italy’s first Super Tuscan, for an additional $50 per person.

The camaraderie of Vintner Guy Davis and Chef Johannes Klapdhor trace back to their serendipitous meeting during the first Highlands Food & Wine Festival eight years ago. And that immediate bond has culminated into this weekend’s explorations of tastes dinner – a blending of the local flavors of North Carolina’s farmers and foragers with international ingredients and flair. These dishes will be perfectly paired alongside Davis Family wines, complemented by the European wines that have inspired Guy’s wine journey. Enjoy the opportunity to connect with Guy and Johannes as they share culinary insights and captivating tales.

Drouhin ambassador, Laurent Drouhin will illuminate and educate attendees on the nuances of his famous family wines.

Enjoy a four-course Wild Game Wine Dinner from chef Michelle Waters featuring Pisoni Estate Vineyard Wines, with special guest Mark Pisoni. Since 1952, the Pisoni family has farmed in the Salinas Valley, and under the direction of brothers Mark and Jeff, their Pisoni Estate and Lucia labels have become known for producing elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Indulge at our Pizza + Lambrusco reception, hosted on the picturesque outdoor pavilion at Skyline Lodge.

Get ready for a full-on evening of authentic mountain culture. Your senses will come alive with sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of farm-fresh creations being prepared live. Meet the farmers and feast on their bounty from Sunburst Trout Farm, Anson Mills, and Painted Hills Natural Beef. End the evening with the foot-stomping live music of Back Porch Orchestra. It’s a fun, down-on-the-farm festival of the senses and a celebration of great Southern culinary traditions — part of Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

Featuring very special guest Laurent Drouhin of Burgundy’s legendary Maison Joseph Drouhin. Laurent will guide lucky tasters through his family’s beautiful terroir-driven wines based on the cool climate.

Renowned Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Eric Hemer returns to showcase the extraordinary wines of Gérard Bertrand from the South of France. Bertrand’s innovative approach to biodynamic winemaking, organic farming, and sustainable practices has earned him acclaim, resulting in a portfolio of delicious wines. Eric will guide us through a lineup of exceptional red, white, and rosé wines, sure to delight and expand your palate.

Enjoy four unique bourbons, each paired with bites from Ugly Dog’s executive chef, Markie Weinstein, designed to heighten the flavors and reveal the nuances of each pour. Whether you’re a bourbon enthusiast or a newcomer, this tasting promises a memorable and refined experience.

Certified Sommelier Erin Raspotnink will guide guests through Justin Vineyards’ award-winning wines, sharing insights into the winery’s history and winemaking practices. Founded in 1981 with a focus on Bordeaux-style blends, Justin has grown its expertise in Paso Robles, producing exceptional wines rooted in the region’s limestone-rich soil.

Wolfgang’s – one of Highlands’ oldest and most acclaimed restaurants, will welcome a representative from famed Napa Valley winery Caymus Vineyards. Chef Wolfgang will create five remarkable courses to complement the winery’s extraordinary output. The evening begins with a champagne reception.

We’re excited to bring the celebrated wines of Clos du Val to Skyline Lodge for a Highlands Food and Wine Festival event like no other. Founded in the heart of Napa Valley in 1972, Clos du Val has become a pillar of excellence in winemaking, known for its elegant, terroir-driven wines that showcase the best of Napa’s renowned Stags Leap District.

Paired with a thoughtfully curated menu, each wine will highlight the craftsmanship and storied heritage of Clos du Val, elevating your dining experience in the scenic setting of our Skyline Lodge Pavilion (weather permitting).

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On Saturday, November 9, Old Edwards is pleased to highlight the exceptionally talented culinary teams from Half-Mile Farm and Old Edwards. The chefs will collaborate on an elegant and inspired menu that will be expertly paired with wines from the Old Edwards sommelier team. Guests will enjoy three Chef’s Choice Specialty Beverages hand-picked by the culinary team at a lavish cocktail hour. Live music will accompany this exciting event.