the colonial williamsburg foundation earned media coverage - october 31, 2013
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Earned Media Coverage
October 31, 2013
“The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross”
10/22/2013
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shared the history of African- American people, from the origins of slavery to a nation led by an African-American President. They ended up using Historic Jamestowne as a back drop for the episode. He discusses how jamestown was the first English colony to have slaves arrive.
http://bit.ly/1gGm4um
“Entertaining Sale Through November 3”
By: Emily Ridjaneck
10/28/2013
Welcome your guests to your holiday table with the warmth and elegance of Williamsburg—at substantial savings during our Entertaining Sale.
Save 30% on dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and table linens now through November 3. You’ll find everything to outfit your holiday table on sale at Tarpley, Thompson & Company, WILLIAMSBURG Craft House, WILLIAMSBURG At Home, and online at WilliamsburgMarketplace.com.
http://wydaily.com/2013/10/28/entertaining-sale-through-november-3/
“Mondavi winemaker hosts a Williamsburg Inn evening on Nov. 5”
By: David Nicholson
10/30/2013
California winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr. will visit the Williamsburg Inn on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to host an evening of his Charles Krug wines paired with dishes prepared by the Inn’s culinary staff.
The six wines selected are Chardonnay Carneros, 2011; Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa 2012; Merlot, Napa 2010; Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville – Napa 2010; Family Reserve Generations Estate Bottled, Napa 2010; and a limited release Zinfandel port, Lot XVI, Napa.
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will be able to move between different stations to sample the food and wine and talk to the winemaker and chefs. Food pairings developed by Exeuctive chef Travis Brust include whole roasted duckling and foie gras torchon, hand-crafted Cavatelli pasta with braised bison osso bucco, Chesapeakejumbo crab, vegetables grown in Colonial Williamsburg’s colonial gardens, rockfish and Chateaubriand.
Dessert selections include candied bacon and Virginia peanut cupcakes, mission fig compote, Tilston Blue Point cheese, chocolate cardamom ice cream and roasted walnuts with apricot honey.
Tickets are $75 per person, and reservations are available by calling 888-965-7254. Wines will be available for sale by the bottle following the tasting experience
http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/food/the-dish-blog/dp-mondavi-winemaker-hosts-a-nov-5-williamsburg-inn-event-20131030,0,2866574.story
“Winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr. coming to Colonial Williamsburg”
10/25/2013
WILLIAMSBURG – Winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr. will visit the Williamsburg Inn on Nov. 5 for a pairing of wines from the Charles Krug Winery with selections prepared by the Inn’s Executive Chef Travis Brust.
The six wines selected are Chardonnay Carneros, 2011; Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa 2012; Merlot, Napa 2010; Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville – Napa 2010; Family Reserve Generations Estate Bottled, Napa 2010; and a limited release Zinfandel port, Lot XVI, Napa.
Guests will move from station to station, mingling with the winemaker and chefs while enjoying such food pairings as whole roasted duckling and foie gras torchon, hand-crafted Cavatelli pasta with braised bison osso bucco, Chesapeake jumbo crab, vegetables grown in Colonial Williamsburg’s colonial gardens, rockfish and Chateaubriand.
Dessert selections include candied bacon and Virginia peanut cupcakes, mission fig compote, Tilston Blue Point cheese, chocolate cardamom ice cream and roasted walnuts with apricot honey.
Tickets are $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling 888-965-7254. The wines will be available for sale by the bottle following the tasting experience.
http://www.vagazette.com/news/newsletter/va-vg-winemaker-peter-mondavi-jr-coming-to-colonial-williamsburg-20131025,0,1817645.story
Williamsburg Inn Welcomes Winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr.
By: Emily Ridjaneck
10/24/2013
Winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr. makes a visit to the Williamsburg Inn from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 for a pairing of wines from the Charles Krug Winery with savory selections prepared by the Inn’s Executive Chef Travis Brust.
The six wines selected are Chardonnay Carneros, 2011; Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa 2012; Merlot, Napa 2010; Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville – Napa 2010; Family Reserve Generations Estate Bottled, Napa 2010; and a limited release Zinfandel port, Lot XVI, Napa.
Guests will move from station to station mingling with the winemaker and chefs while enjoying such food pairings as whole roasted duckling and foie gras torchon, hand-crafted Cavatelli pasta with braised bison osso bucco, Chesapeake jumbo crab, vegetables grown in Colonial Williamsburg’s colonial gardens, rockfish and Chateaubriand. Dessert selections include candied bacon and Virginia peanut cupcakes, mission fig compote, Tilston Blue Point cheese, chocolate cardamom ice cream and roasted walnuts with apricot honey. Tickets are $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling 888-965-7254. The wines will be available for sale by the bottle following the tasting experience. Click here for more information on the event.
http://wydaily.com/2013/10/24/williamsburg-inn-welcomes-winemaker-peter-mondavi-jr/