CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thank you for joining this Book Talk! The conversation is available HERE.

Join Jean Case and Early Mountain for a fascinating book talk exploring the White House Historical Association’s new book, Wine and the White House: A History. Joining Jean is Frederick J. Ryan Jr., author of the book and chairman of the board of directors at the White House Historical Association. Case and Ryan will delve into the stories in the book as well as the extensive research behind this fascinating tome.

Whether you’re a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining. The first book of its kind, it is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presidential toasts, menus from historic White House gatherings, a catalog of vintages served, and spectacular new photography of the White House glassware collection.

Early presidents recognized the important function wine played in entertaining at the White House. While some appreciated and enjoyed wine, others considered it merely a ceremonial necessity. Still others campaigned to outlaw wine and banned it from the White House; their successors celebrated its return. More recently, all presidents, regardless of whether they enjoyed wine themselves, have used the White House as a venue to showcase the fine wines produced in the United States.

We are so thrilled to welcome our Club members & their guests to an exclusive Holiday pick-up weekend!  

We'll be providing complimentary glasses of our new Estate Sparklign wine as well as a treat from Chef (two tastings per membership).

Early Mountain favorites, Paulo Franco and Joshua Walker, will keep us entertained with live music and Chef Tim Moore's winter menu will be available for order. We can't wait to host our Club Members to relax and celebrate the 2020 holiday season.

From Friday Feb. 12th - Sunday Feb. 14th we are so pleased to extend our hours (open 11 am to 8 pm) and feature live music throughout the weekend.

Unfortunately we have a change of plans for our culinary offerings. We will be offering a delicious, though much smaller menu oriented towards shareables and small bites.

Revised Menu:

Artisanal Charcuterie &
Cheese Board
A curated selection of two cheeses &
two charcuteries sourced locally & internationally  
Baguette
Albemarle Baking Company

Red Russian Kale Salad
Firefly Farms Black & Blue, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

White Bean Soup
Wilted Arugula

Pickled Mushrooms
Paprika, Garlic, Parsley, Lemon

Marinated Olives
Essence of Lemon

Whipped Ricotta
Grilled Crostini

Gearhart's Artisan Chocolate Flight
Signature Chocolates, including:
Brown Butter Caramel, Michigan Cherry, Criolla, Raspberry Zinfandel

A Duet of French Macarons By
Bittersweet French Bakery
One Strawberry Champagne,
One Salted Caramel

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‍Live Music includes:

Friday: Eric Franzen,  5 - 8 pm

Saturday: Eric Franzen, 1 - 4 pm and Beleza Brazil, 5-8 pm

Sunday: Josh Walker, 1-4 pm, Harpist, 5-8 pm

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Reservations are booking up fast and we hope to welcome you!

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