DC's Wine Country - Food & Wine Festival 2009 at historic Whitehall Manor

Time: Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12

The Washington DC area now has an extraordinary summer evening event that will showcase the talents, tastes and flavors of modern Virginia. The setting is historic Whitehall Manor, Lots of great wineries participating.
Starting at $30.00. Transportation can be arranged for this event. See their website for more details.

For Tickets http://www.vafoodandwine.com/events.html

Now Accepting Reservations for the Sunset Hills Vineyard Wine Dinner

Time: Saturday, August 8 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: $80 per person

Beautifully Prepared meal by Celebrations Catering  paired with Sunset Hill's best wines including our newly released Reserve Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

To reserve this limited seating call Ona at 540 882 4560 or email diane@sunsethillsvineyard.com

Menu
Sunset Summer Style Starters
Skewers Of Grilled NY Strip Steak with A Peppercorn Dijon Cream
Citrus Grilled Shrimp w ith An Orange Cilantro Cocktail Sauce
Bruschetta De Roma with Sun -dried Tomato Tapenade, Fresh Mozzarella And A Drizzle Of Basil Puree

Plated Salad Course
Sun Country Salad Mesclun Greens Tossed With Shaved Bermuda Onions Mandarin Oranges, Grape Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds And Parmesan Ranch Dressing Sprinkled With Sliced Strawberries

Plated Entree Course
Tenderloin of Beef in a Sunset Hillls Cabernet Reduction will be accompanied with apple horseradish
or
Chicken Charleston Pan Seared simmered In A Light Corn & Chive Cream Accompanied With An Apricot & Onion Chutney

Vegetarian Option available with advance notice
Whipped Basil Potato Cakes
Fresh Asparagus Served With A Lemon Chive Maitre D'butter

The Crowning Touch Course
Decadent Strawberries Dipped in Dark Chocolate

The Dessert Course
Mandarin Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
Blackberry Coulis

Regular Coffee Includes Creamers, Sweeteners & Stirrers.
Coffee & Tea Service Decaf Coffee Includes Creamers, Sweeteners & Stirrers
Hot Tea Assortment

Introducing Alex Carr - Resident Artist

Alex Carr is Sunset Hills Vineyard resident artist.
Her work will be displayed and for sale in our barn.

Alex paints in watercolors. Her work has been displayed in galleries in Colorado and Virginia. Her work has also been shown at juried shows such at the "Mansion" in Morven Park, Leesburg; at Oatlands Plantation and others. Alex was featured in Elan Magazine, September 2007 issue.

Alex offers art instruction in private, semi-private, and small group classes. Details available at 540 338 9042.
http://www.alexcarr.com

Sunset Hills is now featuring the beautiful hand knit scarves by New Mexico artist, Kay Young.

At age 89, Kay has been knitting for six decades and each scarf is artistically and lovingly made. Each of her scarves is one of a kind and she hopes that you will enjoy wearing them as much as she has enjoyed making them. Kay may be able to do special orders for unique requests or with your specific yarns.

Sunset Hills Vineyard Summer Schedule

Times: Fridays: 3pm - 8pm
             Saturdays: 12pm - 7:00pm & Sundays: 12pm – 6:00pm

Fee: $5 per person Wine Tasting Fee
Location:
Historic Barn
38295 Freemont Overlook, Purcellville    Click here for map
Reservations: Call 703 725 3546
Event Limit: Groups of 10
For groups of 10 or more, a reservation is highly recommended so that you can avoid a any wait. Please call 540 882 4560