Donelan Wine Dinner- SOLD OUT

2519 Fairview Rd, Raleigh 27608

SOLD OUT!

“The common thread is incredibly high quality and beautifully made wines. These need to be on any wine lover’s radar.” ~Jeb Dunnuck, The Rhone Report

Donelan Family Wines is a family-owned, family operated, small, boutique winery founded in 2009, with a focus on Rhone and Burgundian varietals that come from dynamic cooler climate vineyard sites throughout Sonoma County. They have elected to prize quality over all other factors. The Donelan family believes that everyone deserves to experience a great bottle of wine, whether you’re an enthusiast with an extensive cellar collection, food and wine lover seeking out unforgettable epicurean delights, or entirely new to the world of wine. 

At Mandolin, we a very selective about which wine dinners to host. We only want host them with winemakers who are creating wines of exceptional quality and character- wines that have an exciting story to tell. This made a collaboration with Donelan Family Wines a "no-brainer." We are so thrilled to offer this unique food and wine experience- a 5 course meal created by Chef Dylan Shook, paired with the best of the Donelans' portfolio. $145 including tax and gratuity.

1st Course

  NC Oyster Ceviche 

    Strawberry, Charred Onion, Benne Crisp

2019, Sonoma County, Nancie, Chardonnay

2nd Course

Creamed Rice Grits

 Crawfish, Fried Onions, Celery

2020, Sonoma County, Venus, Roussane/Viognier

3rd Course 

    Haw River Mushroom and Seaweed Pie 

Buttered Onions, Duck Jus

2017, Sonoma County, Two Brothers, Pinot Noir

Intermezzo 

 Green Tomato Citrus Sorbet

4th Course

Braised Lamb Belly

   Glazed Radishes, Potato Fondant, Currant Demi-Glace

2016, Sonoma Valley, Moriah, Cuvee

5th Course 

Videri Chocolate Tart

  Whipped Ricotta, Salted Caramel 

2016, Green Valley, Kobler Family Vineyard, Syrah