Outstanding in the Field at Ellison Estate
An Outstanding in the Field dinner at Ellison Estate Vineyard with a vineyard tour, Vermont harvest ingredients, natural cold-climate wines, Frankie's chefs, Pomykala Farm, and Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
About the event
A long-table dinner at Ellison Estate Vineyard
The Ellison Estate Vineyard event is organized by Outstanding in the Field and uses an outdoor, communal long-table dining format on the grounds of the vineyard. The program also includes a vineyard tour.
Vermont harvest and cellar pours
The meal is described as pairing Vermont summer harvest ingredients with the vineyard’s natural, cold-climate wines. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is named as the guest brewery.
Named menu details include fresh seasonal starters, house-made pasta, a slow-cooked brisket main, and olive oil cake finished with local berries.
Hosts, farmers, and chefs
Kendra Knapik and Rob Knapik are listed as the hosts for Ellison Estate Vineyard, and Ben Pomykala of Pomykala Farm is named as guest farmer. The vineyard tour is tied to organic and biodynamic farming practices, including the role of the estate’s resident sheep.
Cindi Kozak and Jordan Ware are the guest chefs, and both are associated with Frankie’s. The page also notes that they are alumni of Chef Eric Warnstadt’s Hen of the Wood.
Ticket and meal-policy details
The listed ticket price is $413.40 in USD. The published policy says tickets are not refundable or creditable if a participant cannot attend, though tickets can be transferred to another guest under the stated transfer process.
Because the meal is served family style, the published accommodation policy says vegetarian requests are the only requests that can be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the event?
It is an outdoor, communal long-table dining experience with a vineyard tour at Ellison Estate Vineyard.
What food is named for the dinner?
Named menu details include fresh seasonal starters, house-made pasta, a slow-cooked brisket main, and olive oil cake finished with local berries.
Who is cooking for the dinner?
Cindi Kozak and Jordan Ware are the guest chefs, and both are associated with Frankie’s. The page also notes their Hen of the Wood background.
What does the vineyard tour cover?
The tour highlights the vineyard’s organic and biodynamic farming practices, including the role of the estate’s resident sheep.
What should attendees know about tickets and meal requests?
The published policy says tickets are not refundable or creditable if a participant cannot attend, though they can be transferred. Vegetarian requests are the only accommodations the event says it can guarantee.
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