Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek presented by A TO Z WINEWORKS

The Expo's Premier Wine Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek Led by John Turner of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Bacchanalia is the Expo's premier wine dinner promising a spectacular evening of elite wines and exquisite, locally sourced cuisine at historic and beautiful The Mill at Fine Creek, which is part of the Fine Creek Historic District where Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father, lived.   Featuring a masterful six-course dinner, a sparkling wine reception, elite wines taken from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates premier vineyards, you'll enjoy an unforgettable evening in an elegant setting that you will cherish for years to come.

A Collaboration Between The Mill at Fine Creek, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and the Virginia Wine Expo

The menu will be created by The Mill at Fine Creek's five chefs will be designed to pair with wines selected through a collaborative effort between The Mill's chefs and John Turner of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.   The menu will be influenced by the native cuisines of our 2025 international Regions of Emphasis' Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as well as Virginia.

If you want to see and touch history, you'll be able to look at and touch some of the bricks that used to be part of Peter Jefferson's home.  And you'll have an opportunity to walk the incredible, historic grounds and buildings.

Savor a sparkling wine reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by an exquisite seven-course dinner paired with 8+ premier wines.  Please join us for a decadent and very special culinary experience!

With Your Ticket, You Will:

• Savor an exquisite all-inclusive, six-course wine pairing dinner, with presentation of wine and food pairings by The Mill at Fine Creek's chefs and 

• Enjoy a sparkling wine reception upon your arrival

• Enjoy a keynote speech delivered by John Turner, Regional Sales Director, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

• Enjoy walking around the historic The Mill at Fine Creek grounds 
   

• Take home a high-performance Stoelzle-Lausitz crystal wine glass

Important Information:

• You may arrive any time after 6:00 pm
• We can accommodate special dietary restrictions (please contact us prior to buying tickets)
• There is ample parking on the grounds of The Mill at Fine Creek
• Dress is smart casual

Chef Talent

• Four savory chefs and two pastry chefs will prepare this exceptional dinner.  Details coming soon.

The Menu and Wine Pairings 

2025 Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner

Passed Appetizers Upon Arrival

Deviled Quail Eggs w. Pimento Cheese & Smoked Duck Crostini

paired w. A to Z Wineworks, Rose Bubbles, Oregon

First Course

Seafood Trio w. Crab Cake w. Remoulade, Fresh Blood Orange Shrimp Ceviche, and

Seared Scallop w. Roasted Garlic Sabayon

paired w. Cold Creek Riesling, Columbia Valley, Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2022

Second Course

Cape Malay Curry w. Crocodile

paired w. Pinot Gris, Oregon, Erath, 2024

Third Course

Veal Sweetbreads in Puff Pastry w. Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Cream Sauce

paired w. Indian Wells Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2022

Fourth Course

Grilled Lamb Sosaties w. Apricots & Plums on a Bed of Couscous

paired w. Rex Hill Pinot Noir Reserve, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021

Fifth Course

Braised Beef Short Rib w. Herbed Demi Glace and Local Stone Ground Grits & Sweet

Glazed Carrots

paired w. Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2018

Sixth Course

Artisan Cheese Course w. Black Cherry Chutney

paired w. Nina Lee Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Spring Valley Vineyards, 2015

Dessert Course

Tropical Coconut Pavlova w. Mango Curd, Whipped Cream, and Seasonal Fruits

paired w. Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2021

substitutions are not available