A Taste of the Southern Hemisphere featuring Kevin Zraly
January 3 – 5, 2025
Join us for an immersive weekend as we explore the riches of the Southern Hemisphere through its robust wine, rich music, art culture, and tasty offerings. Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly of the Windows on the World Wine School will guide you through his acclaimed tasting of some of the top wines from the Southern Hemisphere.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
WHAT'S INCLUDED
dining
recreation & wellness
entertainment
PAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.
The Shawangunk Wine Trail Showcase Expo
Kevin will be our guide as we explore some of the masterful blends of wines right here in the Hudson Valley. The creators of these wines will be on hand to provide tastings and items for purchase including Brotherhood Winery, Whitecliff Vineyards, and more!
An Italian Cuisine Dinner
Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring Italian – inspired appetizers, entrées, and desserts. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.
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Five Course Wine-Pairing Dinner featuring Kevin Zraly *
Elevate your taste buds as you savor a perfectly curated five-course menu by our talented chefs, paired by renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly. * Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited. Please inquire for specific pricing.
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 for specific pricing.
Amici Dell ‘Opera
Three outstanding singers and a formidable pianist join forces to share operatic highlights by Puccini, Donizetti, Mozart, and Bizet alongside salon favorites and popular tunes from the American Songbook. Conclude your day with heartwarming romance and dreamscapes.
SATURDAY
Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.
Mastering the Art of Risotto
Start your morning with Executive Chef Jim Palmeri as he shares the artistry of crafting the perfect risotto, promising an enriching culinary experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
Italian Buffet Special
Enjoy a surprise Italian delicatessen at today’s buffet, prepared by Mohonk’s own Culinary Team.
Franc Palaia: Italian Art Exhibition
Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.
Wines of Italy with Kevin Zraly*
Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly leads you on a tasting journey through Italy. You’ll taste eight different wines as you learn about wine styles and developing 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 age 21 may not attend the wine tasting.
An Italian Cuisine Dinner*
Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring Italian – inspired appetizers, entrées, and desserts. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.
VIEW MENU
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 for specific pricing.
Live Music: BOMBZR
BOMBZR is a groovin’ supergroup on the rise in the NYC music scene. With influences like Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Brecker, BOMBZR’s tight arrangements create a smooth blend of funk and soul while incorporating jazz roots. They bring musical diversity through original songs, catchy melodic hooks, and tasty improvisation to satisfy a wide variety of music lovers. Come see for yourself!
SUNDAY
Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.
Kitchen Tour
Join members our Food and Beverage Team for a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of our beautiful kitchens, and what it takes to feed an entire resort. Sign-up required, please call extension 2511.
Italian Buffet Special
Enjoy a surprise Italian delicatessen a today’s buffet, prepared by Mohonk’s own Culinary Team.
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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