Wine Dinners
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation hosts special wine events and dinners throughout the year.
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All dinners begin at 6 PM.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Vida Valiente Wine Dinner At Zoes Restaurant
Hayes and Susana Drumwright, owners of Vida Valiente are hosting a premier wine dinner at Zoes in Virginia Beach. Renowned winemaker, Sam Kaplan has crafted these fantastic wines and Chef Paul Benton will create a menu to be remembered by all!
$750
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Memento Mori and Friends Wine Dinner at Terrapin Restaurant
The ladies and gentleman are back in town for the wonderful Sam Kaplan Portfolio wine dinner featuring selections from Memento Mori, MAXEM, and Vangone Estate – all crafted by winemaker extraordinaire, Sam Kaplan! Enjoy an exceptional evening with Lauren, Nancy, and Mark while feasting on the flawless cuisine prepared by local favorite Chef Rodney Einhorn.
$500
Thursday, November 7, 2024
DALLA VALLE WINERY Dinner at Zoës Restaurant
Celebrate the greatness of Napa Valley and the exquisite wine of Dalla Valle, hosted by the winemaker Maya Dalla Valle at Zoës, and you have the opportunity to be part of it. Dalla Valle was founded 37 years ago by Naoko and the late Gustav Dalla Valle. The twenty-acre estate symbolizes Napa Valley’s prestige, and its most precious expression is the Maya Red Wine, a blend of cab and cab franc. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in Chef Paul Benton’s exceptional cuisine and Maya’s beautifully crafted wines, which are perfectly paired for this exclusive event.
$750
Thursday, November 7, 2024
VGS CHATEAU POTELLE Wine Dinner at Cobalt Grille
We are honored to have our loyal supporter Matthew Regan of VGS Chateau Potelle hosting a fabulous wine dinner with ultra-talented Chef Alvin Williams at Cobalt Grille. VGS has a solid portfolio of beautiful wines, reflecting Jean-Noel’s very high standards and commitment to quality, executed brilliantly by winemaker Eric Stauffer. This multi-course dining event will be “Perfect without Pretension” as their moto declares!
$350
Thursday, November 7, 2024
SCRIBE VINEYARDS and PAPPY VAN WINKLE at Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine
Join Andrew and Adam Mariani, fourth-generation California farmers of Scribe Vineyards, for an exciting evening at Hearth. This lively event promises to be a big win, with their flavorful, terroir-driven wines paired perfectly with Chef Clint Compton’s creative menu. You’ll have a great time meeting new and old friends while enjoying delicious food and drinks. To make the evening even more special, there will be a bit of Pappy Van Winkle available, and Julian, Sissy and Preston will be there to join in the fun!
$300
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gamble Family Vineyards and ADAMVS at Eurasia Cafe
Tom Gamble and Denise Adams are uniting for an extraordinary wine dinner, presenting their exquisite wines for you to enjoy! Tom Gamble, a third-generation farmer, is dedicated to continuing the legacy of excellence passed down by his forebears. Denise Adams, along with her skilled team, emphasizes integrity, craftsmanship, and the high quality that characterizes her wines. The sumptuous fare at Eurasia will be the perfect match for these remarkable wines.
$500
WINE DINNERS MEDIA GALLERY
The Grand Auction
The Grand Auction is the largest and most successful wine auction on the eastern seaboard and we are looking forward to another amazing event this year. Grand Auction activities begin at noon with the preview reception featuring gourmet cuisine prepared by eight of the region’s top chefs complemented by exquisite champagnes and wines.