Christmas Candlelight Dinner | December 12th
11Christmas Candlelight Dinner | December 12th

Join us on December 12 for a special holiday evening at Johnson Estate Winery! Our Tasting Room will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, featuring our annual Christmas tree, the sounds of Christmas music, and the warm glow of candlelight.
Enjoy an elegant five-course dinner prepared by Chef Brianna of Zadies Gourmet, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu with several entrée selections, including fresh scallops, trumpet mushrooms, braised lamb, and a roasted cauliflower vegetarian option.
The evening will be hosted by Johnson Estate owners Fred and Jennifer Johnson, alongside Winemaker Jeff Murphy. Enjoy wonderful food, Johnson Estate wines, and good company as we celebrate the holiday season together.
Whether you’re continuing a holiday tradition or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you for a memorable evening at New York’s oldest estate winery.
Come celebrate the season with us!
Event Tickets
$135 per person (Wine Club Members $121.50)
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Please include any food allergies or dietary requests, including the vegetarian entrée selection, and seating requests near friends and family in the comments section during checkout. You may also email requests to shipwine@johnsonwinery.com.
Dinner Menu
First Course – Scallop Piccata (GF)
Seared scallops, beurre monté, crispy capers, and lemon.
Second Course – Trumpet Mushroom (GF, Vegetarian)
Black garlic, goat cheese, seared trumpet mushroom, and thyme.
Salad – Pear & Fennel (GF, Vegetarian)
Baby arugula, shaved fennel, roasted pear, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, and champagne vinaigrette.
Main Course – Braised Lamb
Slow-roasted lamb shank and shoulder, red wine reduction, and creamy orzo.
Main Course Vegetarian Alternative – Roasted Cauliflower (Vegetarian)
Herb-roasted cauliflower, red wine reduction, and creamy orzo.
Gluten-free polenta is available in place of orzo for either main course.
Dessert – Chocolate Truffle Cake (GF, Vegetarian)
Semi-sweet chocolate truffle cake with smooth raspberry sauce.