One of our favorite local chef’s, Ulysses Gonzalez, is popping up at the vineyard with a Valentine’s-themed grill; featuring locally shucked oysters and Russian cuisine. We’ll have a tasting flight available for purchase to complement his menu.

Chef Ulysses Gonzalez brings over two decades of culinary expertise-and deep Latin American roots-to the table. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned chef, his journey began in the family kitchen. Today, he leads SIA Provisions, blending elevated private dining with vibrant South American influence, and TUE, his Argentine wine label inspired by regional terroir. Chef Ulysses also brings a rich history of open-fire cooking, deeply rooted in Argentine culinary tradition. Spending half of the year in the High Country (with plans to be a year-round resident in the near future), his connection for Western North Carolina is undoubtedly reflected in his cooking blending his love for the mountains with his passion for South American flavors.