Food and wine can be inseparable partners; a magical experience happens when the aromas, textures, and temperatures of the food and wine combine in just the right way. The Fearrington House is pleased to offer the option of either wine pairings ($35 for three courses and $45 for four courses) or an extensive wine list by the bottle or glass. Either way, enjoy select wines from uncommon grape varietals and unique growing regions around the world, selected by Fearrington House’s Sommelier and Wine Director, Maximilian Kast.

The Fearrington House wine list features over 800 selections of fine wines. Awarded the 'Best Of Award of Excellence' from The Wine Spectator since 2004, Fearrington's extensive wine selection has been created to complement the restaurant's sophisticated contemporary cuisine.

Wine Pairing

How do we make the pairing selections to accompany your meal? Our first objective is to find wine that fits with our cuisine. Chef Colin Bedford changes the menu with the season, so wine pairings correspondingly change as well. We look for the quality of the wine, its personality, how it compares to other wines of its same variety or region, and its overall value.

From there, we like to get the guests’ insight. For example, if a guest expresses a preference for full-bodied dry white wines, we might pair the DeTrefford Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa with the Poached Pear Salad with Blue Cheese first course. The acidity balances out the strength of the blue cheese and has a ripe fruit taste to go with the pear. It is a dry full bodied white, has a medium-plus acidity to balance the powerful flavors of the dish, and is a memorable wine with lots of character.

Wine pairing lets us get to know the guest better. It gives us an opportunity to bring more excitement to the meal, an opportunity for us to surprise and delight the guest, and it gives the guest a chance to explore wines from all over the world while enjoying a meal in our dining room.

Sample Wines By The Glass

Sparkling Wine
Bisol, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Crede, Italy 2006  - 8
Gosset, Brut Excellence, Aÿ-Champagne, France M.V. - 14

White Wine
Jakoby-Mathy, Riesling, Balance, Kinheimer, Mosel, Germany 2008 - 9
Hatzidakis, Santorini, Greece 2007 - 8
Do Ferreiro, Rebisaca, Albarino and Treixadura, Rias Baixas, Spain 2007 - 8
Tenuta Luisa, Pinot Grigio, Isonzo del Friuli, Italy 2008 - 9
Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France 2008 - 10
Lioco, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California 2008 - 10

Red Wine
McCrea Cellars, Syrah, Yakima Valley, Washington 2007 - 12
Casa Ferreirinha, Vinha Grande, Douro Valley, Portugal 2002 - 9
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Merlot, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2005 - 12
Hirsch Vineyards, The Bohan-Dillon, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2008 12.00
Donati, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paicines, California 2006 - 12

Sample Wines by the Bottle

Champagne/Sparkling Wine
Bollinger, RD, 1996
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Rosé, Magnum 1999
Taittinger, Comtes de Chamagne, Blanc de Blancs, Magnum, 1998
Krug, Clos de Mesnil, Brut, 1990
Salon, Le Mesnil, Blancs de Blancs, 1985, 1996
Bella Vista, Rosé, Cuvée Brut, Franciacorta, 1996
Argyle, Brut, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2001

White Wine
Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Richard Dinner Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, California, 2005
Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Combettes”, France, 2004
Morey-Blanc, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, France, 2004
Didier Dagueneau, Silex, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, France, 2004
Domaine Rostaing, Condrieu, La Bonette, France, 2005
Hirsch, Riesling, Zöbinger Heiligenstein, Kamptal, Austria, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004
Hirsch Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Kammerner Lamm, Kamptal, Austria, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004
Chateau Musar, Cuvée Blanc, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2004
McCrea Cellars, Viognier, Red Mountain, Washington, 2004

Red Wine
Calera, Pinot Noir, Reed Vineyard and Mills Vineyard, Mt. Harlan, California, 2003
Torii Mor, Shea Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2004
Domaine de La Romanée-Conti, La Tâche Grand Cru, France, 1995, 1996
Domaine Leroy, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, France, 1993
Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny, “Les Poyeux”, 2002
Pepper Bridge, Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, 2004
Tyrus Evan, Syrah, Del Rio Vineyard, Rogue Valley, Oregon, 2005
Dominus, Napa Valley, California, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1985
1st Growth, Château Mouton-Rothschild, France 1979, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1995, 1996, 1998
Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer, California, 1999
Prunotto, Barberesco Montestefano, 1990
Chateau Musar, Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 1993, 1996, 1997
Yarden, Cabernet Sauvignon, Galilee, Israel, 2003

In addition to our wine service, The Fearrington House Restaurant offers a full bar with an emphasis on classic cocktails, small batch Bourbons and single malt Scotches, open Tuesday-Sunday from 4pm.

Guests who bring their own wine to The Fearrington House Restaurant will be charged a $25 corkage fee per bottle of wine.