Blue skies, sunshine, and lots of wine: on Friday, March 16th, while away your winter woes with a tour through California Wine Country, courtesy of CHOPPS American Bar & Grill in Burlington. Starting at 6:30pm, you’ll be treated to passed apps and bubbles from Napa’s Domaine Chandon, followed by a special three course dinner from Chef Stefano Zimei designed to show off some of the best old grape juice from the Golden State. From baked oysters with Duckhorn Chardonnay to peppercorn crusted New York Strip with Silver Oak Cabernet, you’ll get to enjoy some of the biggest names in New World wine with a scrumptious East Coast meal. Tickets for the event are $95 including tax and tip. Grab yours here.

Reception
Passed Hors d’Oeuvre
NV DOMAINE CHANDON ‘BRUT CLASSIC’, NAPA, CALIFORNIA

First course
Baked Oysters
Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Herb Breadcrumbs
2015 CHARDONNAY DUCKHORN ‘DECOY’, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

Entree
Peppercorn Crusted New York Strip
River Rock Farms, Baby Beets, Potato Pave, Shallot Brandy
2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON SILVER OAK, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON FAUST, NAPA, CALIFORNIA

Desserts
Layered Crepe Cake
Mascarpone, Marena Cherries
2013 ROBERT FOLEY VINEYARD ‘TOURIGA NACIONAL’, NAPA, CALIFORNIA