🍷FRIDAY: Transatlantic Wine Dinner with Domaine Finot!

Join us for a truly one-of-its-kind experience!

View this email in your browser Transatlantic Wine Dinner with Matthieu Finot of Domaine Finot! August 2nd | 6:00 - 8:00pm ... Join us for a wine dinner unlike any other at Vermilion! We are so excited to host one of the key winemakers elevating Virginia wines, Matthieu Finot, for an exceptional four-course meal paired with his family's wines both from France and Virginia! Matthieu comes from a long line of winemakers producing wine in the Rhone Valley of France. When the family vineyards went to his cousin, his brother Thomas and himself decided to purchase some vines in the Alpine region, Isère. They started Domaine Finot with the unique Alpine vines, and quickly their Alpine wines began to gain recognition for their dedication to the culture and terroir of the region.  The same year Domaine Finot started in Isère, 2007, Matthieu came to Virginia to work as the winemaker at King Family Vineyards. A friend of his asked him to manage his vineyard on Turk Mountain (Monticello AVA) in exchange for grapes to do with as he pleases. Matthieu took him up on his offer and now has a small production of wine from this very special Monticello vineyard that acts as the sister winery to his winery in Isère. Today, Thomas makes the wines in France while Matthieu makes the wines here in Virginia, both under the label "Domaine Finot" to truly showcase what the French hands-off approach to winemaking can do across very different terroirs. At this dinner, we will share two wines from Domaine Finot France and two wines from Domaine Finot Virginia alongside a fine Mid-Atlantic, four-course dinner from Chef Anthony Chittum. Matthieu will be dining with us and sharing information about the wines and the story of these incredible sister wineries. Come join us for a night to remember! Copyright © 2024 Vermilion, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

🍷SATURDAY: Blind Tasting of High Value vs. Expensive Wines!

Join us for this fun yet informative class in Old Town!

View this email in your browser Blinding Values: A Blind Tasting of High Value vs. Expensive Wines! July 20th | 4:00 - 5:00pm ... At Vermilion we only really work with fine wines. While our wines are sourced from primarily small-batch boutique producers and sustainable wineries, you can still find some incredible (and affordable!) wines that punch well above their price-point weight class at your local shop. Join us for a casual seated wine class where we will blind taste $50 wines next to $100 wines of similar styles, learning not only how to find the best values on a domestic list, but also when you may benefit from choosing a pricier bottle. Your $45 Ticket Includes: Seated wine class with sommelier and NRG Wine Director, Erin Dudley ... Tasting of six fine wines - three listed around $50 & three listed around $100 ... Small serving of artisanal cheese and accoutrement to accompany your tasting Copyright © 2024 Vermilion, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

THURSDAY: Margarita Madness with Nick Farrell!

Sample through a variety of Margaritas & Tequilas in this special cocktail class!

View this email in your browser Margarita Madness + Tequila Tasting: A No. 9 Lounge Cocktail Class with Nick Farrell! July 18th | 6:00pm ... Cool off from the summer heat with a guided tasting of our favorite styles of margaritas & tequilas! NRG Spirit Director Nick Farrell will lead guests through both a tequila and margarita flight, all the while discussing how to pick the ideal bottle of tequila, what the label means, and how to identify additive free and sustainable agave. We'll also be diving into Nick's margarita-making techniques (including how to make the best frozen marg!), salt types, use of alternative sweeteners, the how-to on seasonal fruit syrup, and how to batch ahead for a party. Copyright © 2024 Neighborhood Restaurant Group, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you attended one of Neighborhood Restaurant Group's wine events this year. Our mailing address is: Neighborhood Restaurant Group 2000 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301-1310 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences