7/24 – Veritas Vineyard & Winery Virginia Wine Dinner Experience Featuring Lead Winemaker Emily Hodson

Please join Chef Jacques’ and team for a very exclusive Wine Dinner Experience on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 6pm featuring the highly rated Virginia Wines of Veritas, with Lead Winemaker, Emily Hodson.

Veritas was founded in 1999 as the realization of Andrew and Patricia Hodson’s longtime dream. After careers in medicine, which brought the native Brits to the east coast of the US in the 1970s, they were ready to take the leap and purchased Saddleback Farm. At the time, it was a horse and cattle farm, but they saw its potential as a place to pursue their passion, wine. The estate is situated in the Monticello AVA, along the western edge of the southern aspect of the Blue Ridge mountains.

Andrew and Patricia produced their first vintage in 2001. Since then, the winery has become a thriving family affair, with all three of their children joining them in the business. Oldest daughter Emily worked alongside her father from the beginning of the Veritas project, and since getting her master’s degree in oenology, has taken over as lead winemaker. Youngest daughter Chloe’s husband Elliott has also joined the winemaking team, with a focus on sparkling wines. In the cellar, they seek to find a balance between old-world traditions and state-of-the-art technology.

Emily is one of the few winemakers who cut her teeth in the Virginia wine industry. She feels strongly that with select varietals and true Virginia-grown fruit our industry will be unstoppable. Her philosophy involves trying to achieve natural, balanced expression of the fruit by focusing on attention to detail and cultural practices. But most of all, she just tries to stay out of the way as she allows the wine to show off the beauty of where the grapes were grown.

Chef Jacques and team will create an exciting and delectable 5 course “Culinary Journey” each course expertly paired with a selection of Veritas wines to elevate your dining experience.

A “Made in Virginia” Experience not to be missed!
“À bientôt” and see you soon!

Veritas Wine Dinner Experience

Meet and Greet the Winemaker Reception
Chef Jacques’ Passed Seasonal Canapes
Veritas Vineyards& Winery Sparkling Rose, Monticello

Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)
Harvest Multigrain, Sourdough Rolls, Local Butter

Gratin of Chincoteague Virginia Scallops, Osetra Caviar
Veritas Vineyards Viognier, Monticello 2024

Poached Virginia Flounder, Julienne Vegetables, Herb Buerre Blanc
Veritas Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay, Saddleback Monticello 2023

Herb Crusted Roasted Lamb Chop, Root Vegetable Medley, Thyme Sauce
Veritas Vineyards & Winery Claret, Monticello 2022
Veritas Vineyards Petit Verdot, Monticello 2022

Chef Pascal’s Local Blueberry Tarte, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Julius Meinl Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $165.00 (Excludes Tax and Gratuity); For a Total of $211.00 Per Person.

Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these highly rated and award-winning Virginia wines at a very special price this evening. Tickets non-refundable. We are happy to accommodate dietary reactions so all may join in on our culinary experiences. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests.