A Taste of Italy featuring Kevin Zraly
January 5 – 7, 2024
Join us for a wonderful weekend as we explore the riches of Italy 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 bountiful country of Italy.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
PAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: A TASTE OF FRANCE
FRIDAY


Wired Art Gallery
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
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
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*
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: Tatiana Eva-Marie
The Parisian jazz scene of the 1930s and 40s inspired the music of Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band, when Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli made emblematic sound popular. Tonight’s music showcases the American standards popular in France during that time period, along with the songs of French composers influenced by a new sound called “jazz”, made popular by Yves Montand, Jean Sablon, and Charles Trenet, among others. In addition to these classics, Tatiana and the Avalon Jazz Band also performs original music, offering their own vision of what contemporary swing can be, blending their francophone culture into their American experience.
SATURDAY




Wired Art Gallery
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
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*
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
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*
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
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


Wired Art Gallery
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
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 WINE EXPERT


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.
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Availability is limited. For reservations, please call