Be honest… are you the kind of diner who looks at the dessert menu first and then plans the rest of your meal around it? We won’t judge — we might even encourage it.
Chef Gagné’s new spring menu is our favorite to date and with this dessert, there is reason enough to save room:
Start your day slowly—the aroma of fresh coffee, a warm, buttery croissant, and familiar, smiling faces to greet you at the counter.
At The Belted Goat, our coffee is roasted right here, giving it a depth and richness you can taste in every sip. Smooth, balanced, and full of character, it’s the kind of cup that invites you to linger.
Pair it with one of our freshly baked croissants — flaky, golden, and perfectly crisp on the outside with tender layers within. Simple, classic, and utterly satisfying.
Add a seat on the patio, a little morning sunshine, and the gentle rhythm of the Village waking up around you — and you have the perfect way to spend a morning.
With its beautiful pale pink hue and bold orange script label, Lieu Dit’s Rosé of Cabernet Franc is as striking on the table as it is in the glass. This rosé is lovely and balanced, offering notes of tart bramble fruit, herbal tobacco leaf, grapefruit zest, and watermelon rind. It’s bright and refreshing, yet layered with a savory complexity that keeps it interesting from first sip to last.
As Lieu Dit’s first bottling of the year, it provides an early glimpse into the vintage — showcasing how beautifully Cabernet Franc captures Santa Barbara’s coastal charm. Carefully selected vineyard blocks are harvested early to preserve freshness and minerality. The grapes are whole-cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel, and briefly aged in neutral barrels before release to maintain purity and texture.
Troy Revell says:
“This rosé has incredible lift and minerality, with just enough savory edge to make it serious — but it’s still wildly drinkable. It’s one of my favorite warm-weather bottles every year.” Stop by Galloway’s and pick up a bottle — it’s the perfect companion for porch evenings and long, leisurely meals.”
What makes this bottling especially interesting is the method. While Anne-Sophie traditionally works with de-stemmed grapes and classic maceration, this is her Fleurie made using semi-carbonic maceration, a nod to Beaujolais tradition. The result is a wine that retains the bright, juicy charm carbonic fermentation is known for, while still showcasing her signature aromatic nuance and mineral backbone. Bottled in the spring following harvest, it’s vibrant, fresh, and incredibly drinkable.
Perfect slightly chilled, and ideal with roasted chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, or simply great conversation.
Enjoy a touch of luxury with The Fearrington House Restaurant’s signature Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Made by hand with premium ingredients, these cookies are buttery, crisp, and perfectly brightened with zesty lemon for a refined treat. Freshly baked each week, they offer an elegant, melt-in-your-mouth experience that pairs beautifully with tea. An excellent addition to a Mother's Day gift!
Fearrington is overjoyed to welcome Paul and Emily Michael, 2nd generation owners of Peter Michael Winery from Sonoma, California on Thursday, May 28th at 6:30pm for a very special wine dinner. Chef Paul Gagne’s memorable five-course dinner menu will be paired with seven stellar wines, including prized back vintages such as a 2016 Chardonnay, a 2011 Cabernet, and a magnum of 2015 Laurent-Perrier. Join us!
Expect focused, food-friendly wines that emphasize texture, acidity, and structure—proof that North Carolina belongs in the conversation for serious dry wines. Join us on Thursday, May 14th at 6pm! Details here.
THE WINE CENTRIC SHOW
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