Paired Wine Dinner at Hickory

American Wine Society, SW Virginia Chapter and NE Tennessee Chapter, in collaboration, present: Paired Wine Dinner, at Hickory Restaurant, Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, Bristol VA

Serving as the leadoff event for the combined 2026 American Wine Society Appalachia Region tasting program, the evening will feature an expertly curated five-course dinner with wine pairings, created by award-winning chef Travis Milton and the team at Hickory Restaurant.

Ticket price is $150 per person and includes a complete five-course dinner designed by celebrity chef Travis Milton and the team at Hickory.

For dinner reservations, contact Kiernan Wilkins at [email protected].

A discounted block of rooms at the Inn at Nicewonder will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Event Menu

• Amuse - Bouche
• Spam “3 Ways” paired with Nicewonder Vineyard Blanc de Blanc NV Sparkling Chardonnay from WA - Columbia Valley

Five-Course Dinner

• Black and White "Cookie" paired with Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Ultra NV from Champagne, FR
• Cincinnati Chili Raviolo with Buttermilk Cheddar and Sweet Onion paired with Bodegas Volver Tempranillo 2022 from La Mancha, SP
• Trout Schnitzel with Ham Broth paired with Nicewonder Vineyards Chardonnay Stainless Steel 2024 from VA - Virginia
• Duck French Toast with Fermented Cherry and Sesame Sugar paired with The Vice Orange Of Gewurztraminer 2023 from Carneros, CA
• Upside Down with Blood Orange and Vanilla Ganache paired with Jorge Ordóñez Málaga N°2 Victoria Moscatel NV from Malaga, SP

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