Upcoming Events

Domaine Finot: A Bridge Between Borders with Mathieu Finot

Thursday, April 23rd

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Many in Virginia know Mathieu Finot as the visionary winemaker for King Family Vineyards. His familial and viticultural roots harken from the ancient soils of the Isère in the French Alps. This evening, we celebrate the dual heritage of a man who has spent two decades defining the "Virginia style" while simultaneously revitalizing his family’s estate, Domaine Finot, in France and adding to it with bottlings from the Old Dominion as well. 

Mathieu joins us for an intimate seminar and multi-course dinner to share his passion for rare, indigenous grapes like Persan and Etraire de la Dhuy, alongside the classic elegance of his work in the Charlottesville AVA of Virginia. After a seminar focusing on wines from France, Chef Joffre Reyes will pair a seasonal menu that mirrors Mathieu’s New World production. The seminar, dinner, and pairings are offered for $199 per person plus tax and service charge. Space is limited for this rare opportunity to dine with one of the industry’s most influential figures. View the menu here. Reserve your place at the table here.

Ben Jordan of Common Wealth Crush, Midland Construction & Lightwell Survey

Thursday, May 14th

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

How does one describe Ben Jordan? Perhaps as one part enological explorer, one part alchemist, one part historian, one part craftsman, one part scientist and one part collaborator. Ben Jordan is simultaneously the most knowledgeable and most curious person in the room. In our estimation, he is the world’s leading explorer of the grape Petit Manseng. Like any great explorer, their knowledge is not static—instead it spurs the desire for more discovery. So it is with Ben. He is at the epicenter of three unique winemaking projects that showcase his ability and his thirst for more understanding. He asks big questions with his wines and collaborates with a diverse range of folks to seek answers. The three projects are Common Wealth Crush, Midland Construction and Lightwell Survey.

This evening’s program is a foray into the world according to Ben Jordan. We will taste ten wines in total from the range of projects-six to start with a discussion of each and then four more paired with dishes by Chef Joffre. The seminar, dinner, and pairings are offered for $199 per person plus tax and service charge. View the menu here. Spaces are limited. Reserve your space at the table here.

Explore Sicily with Neal & Star and Sojourn Travel Advisors

June 5 - 12, 2026

4 Spots Available 

Your Next Wine Adventure Awaits...

Join Neal and Star for a carefully curated journey through Sicily — from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna to the baroque beauty of Ragusa. This bespoke experience includes private winery visits, luxurious accommodations, and immersive food adventures — think pistachio groves, bustling fish markets, artisanal chocolate ateliers, and unforgettable farm-to-table meals.

This is a wine lover’s dream, with exclusive access to some of the most acclaimed and historic wineries in Sicily. We are delighted to share these rare experiences with you.

Click here to download the full itinerary.

With only 20 spots available, this will be a truly intimate group experience. We expect it to fill quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your place soon.

We are once again partnering with Sojourn Travel Advisors, who have brought Neal’s vision to life with exceptional care and attention to detail.

As Sojourn is the official manager of this event, we ask that all questions regarding the itinerary, booking process, or other trip details, be directed to Nick Ryberg at nick@sojourntraveladvisors.com.

Play The Mystery Wine Game

Join Neal for The Mystery Wine Game on the third Thursday of every month. Mark your calendars! We currently have wine available through the following dates:

April 16th

May 21st (Join Neal and special guest Hannah, F&M Sommelier)

June 18th (Join Hannah while Neal explores Sicily)

July 16th

Please swing by to pick up your bottles so you can play along! 

There will be lots of Q&A available throughout. All you have to do is show up at 7:00pm on our FB page and watch! Also available to watch on our YouTube Wine Study Channel here. No sign up necessary.

Be sure to download your F&M tasting sheet here!