We were pleased to host short-story and novel writer Jill McCorkle at the winery for our 4th Annual North Carolina Author event on Sunday October 22nd. With a reading by the author of an original short story, warm autumn soup and biscuits, and wine to round out the occasion, it was a perfect way to spend a fall afternoon! 
To save time, crush the peppercorns and trim the steaks while the broth mixture simmers. Many pepper mills do not have a sufficiently coarse setting. In that case, crush peppercorns with a sauté pan or rolling pin. (See below.) Recommend serving with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh steamed green beans. Ingredients: (serves four) Sauce: 4…
Horseradish Crème Fraîche: ¼ cup fresh ground pure horseradish 1 8-ounce container crème fraîche or sour cream 1/4 cup white wine vinegar and coarse kosher salt Onion Jam: 1 ½ pounds red onions, very thinly sliced 2 cups dry red wine 2 tbsp. honey ½ tsp. dry or ½ tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp….
Ingredients: (serves four) Pork: 4 pork chops 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper Sauce: 4 oz diced smoked ham hock meat or pancetta 2 tbsp. butter ½ cup minced onion 1 jalapeno split in two, ribs…
We are pleased to announce the highly-anticipated return of one of our most popular wines, Pack House Red! Many of our customers remember and continue to ask for our custom off-dry red blend, and we are happy to bring it back. This just-right blend of red Bordeaux varietals is food friendly and easy to drink….
I am told there are pictures, but I am not biting. I have no desire to see any image of myself taken before lunchtime, no less those shot at 5:30am this morning amid the smoke and chill of the vineyard. Still they provide a record of an April battle that sometimes needs to be mounted…
Sunday, September 23rd from 2 pm – 4 pm Enjoy original music by this versatile duo as you relax on our courtyard in the country. Pack a picnic and grab a glass of wine for the perfect Summer afternoon! Lucia Lexington and Levi Byrd have been performing their brand of musical entertainment together for over…
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