A Taste of France featuring Kevin Zraly
January 6 – 8, 2023
Join us for a wonderful weekend as we explore the riches of France through its great wine, excellent music, unique culture, and tasty offerings. Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly of the Windows on the World Wine School will guide you through 50 years of wine and food culture. Saturday afternoon Kevin hosts his acclaimed tasting of some of the top wines from the beautiful country of France. Discover some local hidden gems at our showcase of the Shawangunk Wine Trail in the Parlor as well as music later that night. The weekend will also feature a curated French-cuisine dinner from Mohonk’s own Executive Chef Jim Palmeri and talented members of the Mohonk Culinary Team.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
Wired Art Gallery
10am – 6pm
Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to check out some local art and find a gift!
The Shawangunk Wine Trail Showcase Expo
4pm – 6pm
Kevin will be our guide as we explore some of the masterful blends of wines in the Hudson Valley. The creators of these wines, ciders, and spirits will be on hand to provide tastings and items for purchase including Brotherhood Winery, Whitecliff Vineyards, Quartz Rock Vineyards, Angry Orchard, Robibero Winery, and more!
A French Cuisine Dinner
6pm – 9pm
Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring a French-inspired appetizer, entrée, and dessert. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.
Chef’s Table*
6pm
This unique culinary experience offers a glimpse “behind the scenes” as you dine in the heart of our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll meet our talented culinary team as they prepare and present a specially created 9-course tasting menu with wine pairing.* Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited to 8 adults. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Live French Music
9pm
More details to come.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
Wired Art Gallery
10am – 6pm
Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to check out some local art and find a gift!
Windows on the Wine and Food Revolution: 1970-2020 A 50-Year Perspective
10:30am
Kevin Zraly will discuss what has happened in the wine, food, and restaurant business over the last 50 years. Back in the 70s, Americans preferred martinis and manhattans over wine, but today the United States is the number one consumer of wine in the world! Join Kevin for this entertaining and informative lecture.
Wines of France with Kevin Zraly*
2:30pm – 5pm
Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly leads you on a tasting journey through France. You’ll taste eight different wines as you learn about wine styles and develop your own taste, and discover details about acidity, tannin, oak, and fruit. Kevin leads the way with stories, myths, and tantalizing tales of wine from the various regions of France. After the wine tasting, join Kevin for a reception with a curated menu of hors d’oeuvres presented by the Mohonk Culinary Team. This will also be your chance to purchase a signed copy of Kevin’s bestselling wine book, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.
*Note: Pre-registration with overnight reservation is required. There is a $75 per person program fee for admittance to the wine tasting. Space is limited. Persons under the age of 21 may not attend the wine tasting.
A French Cuisine Dinner
6pm – 9pm
Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring a French-inspired appetizer, entrée, and dessert. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.
Chef’s Table*
6pm
This unique culinary experience offers a glimpse “behind the scenes” as you dine in the heart of our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll meet our talented culinary team as they prepare and present a specially created 9-course tasting menu with wine pairing.* Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited to 8 adults. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Live Music: Copilot
9pm
Copilot is a Rock-Pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The unique character of each vocalist allows Copilot to explore a spectrum of emotion with their songwriting, and create electric live performances. Come and enjoy a collection of popular favorites and original tunes that will keep you dancing all night long!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Wired Art Gallery
10am – 1pm
Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to check out some local art and find a gift!
Chef Jim Palmeri’s Cooking with Wines & Fortified Wines
10:30am
Join Mohonk’s Executive Chef Jim Palmeri in a demonstration of how wines enter the cooking process. This morning’s selections include braised beef short rib in Barolo wine, Coq au Vin in red wine, and lobster bisque with cognac. Discover new ways in which wine can be included in your dining palate!
MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADERS
Kevin Zraly
Kevin Zraly is celebrating 45 years as the founder and teacher of the immensely popular Windows on the World Wine School, which has graduated over 30,000 students since its inception. Creator of the famous wine list at Windows on the World (which sold more wine than any restaurant in the World), he is the author of Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, The Ultimate Wine Companion, Kevin Zraly’s Wine Journal, and his Guide to American Wine. Kevin was honored with the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Culinary Institute of America. He has been featured in The New York Times, People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Newsweek, and USA Today, among others. His charisma, engaging style, and love of wine captivate everyone he teaches. To learn more, please visit www.kevinzraly.com.
Jim Palmeri
Jim Palmeri is Executive Chef at Mohonk Mountain House. Since arriving at Mohonk Mountain House in 2007, Chef Palmeri has created an outstanding culinary experience that embraces a farm-to-table philosophy, highlighting the bounty of the Hudson Valley region. The Wisconsin native graduated from the nationally acclaimed Culinary Institute of Kendall College in Chicago and has worked in resorts for most of his professional career. A good part of it was with Hyatt Regency properties in places such as Scottsdale, Arizona; Coral Gables, Florida; Las Vegas, and even the Cayman Islands. Palmeri also worked at the Four Seasons in big cities including Washington D.C. and Chicago.
Wired Gallery
Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Located at 11 Mohonk Road in High Falls, New York, and open Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wired Gallery was named “one of Ulster County’s most high-profile, prolific sources of quality art exhibitions” by Almanac Weekly
Copilot
Copilot is a Rock-Pop band from Boston, MA featuring: Maggie (vocals), Ry (guitar, vocals), Jake (vocals), Dylan (drums), Bev (bass), & Jack (lead guitar). Coming together from their own respective musical projects, this powerful group of singers and instrumentalists create a unique and thrilling sound. Copilot’s blend of harmony and fierce vocals allows the group to explore a spectrum of emotion with their songwriting, and create electric live performances. Band leader Ry McDonald studied Music Business and Industry at Lyndon State College in Vermont. After college, he joined Celebrity Cruise Lines as a performer. Since his time with the cruise line, Ry has played guitar, sung, and written for many touring musicians. His main project “Copilot” has toured the northeast and opened for OneRepublic, RIPE, Nathaniel Rateliff & more!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .