AND THE WINNERS FROM THE 2010 TASTE OF TERROIR WINE & FOOD COMPETITION ARE...
People’s Choice Award:
Ruby Hill Winery
Casa Real at Ruby Hill
Pairing:
2008 Estate Reserve Zinfandel, Peacock Patch , Livermore Valley
Rabbit Terrine Inlaid with Dried Cherry and Pistachio, Garnished with Locally Grown Herbs and Cherry Demi-Glace Jam Presented on Butter Toasted Challah with Estate Reserve Zinfandel-Infused Mustard
Judges’ Best Award:
Occasio Winery
Izzy's Steaks & Chops
Pairing:
2008 Petite Sirah, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley
Petite Syrah Marinated Skirt Steak served Flank Steak, Ragu and Burbon Yams
Best Expression of Local Ingredients Award:
Wente Vineyards
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Pairing:
007 Nth Degree Syrah, Livermore Valley
Nicolau Farms (Manteca) Goat Cheese Panna Cotta with Black Pepper, Estate Garden Smoked Tomato Jam, Tiny Purple Basil
Most Innovative Award:
Ruby Hill Winery
Casa Real at Ruby Hill
Pairing:
2008 Estate Reserve Zinfandel, Peacock Patch , Livermore Valley
Rabbit Terrine Inlaid with Dried Cherry and Pistachio, Garnished with Locally Grown Herbs and Cherry Demi-Glace Jam Presented on Butter Toasted Challah with Estate Reserve Zinfandel-Infused Mustard
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S SOLD OUT TASTE OF TERROIR EVENT.
ANOTHER MEMORABLE EVENING WITH WINEMAKERS, CHEFS, AND AMAXING WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS.
SEE YOU AT NEXT YEAR'S TASTE OF TERROIR, JULY 21, 2011
Join Livermore Valley Winemakers and Bay Area Chefs for a delectable evening of wine and food pairings showcasing the Valley's bountiful "terroir" (a french word for soil and is pronounced "ter-wah"). Each winemaker and chef team has worked hard to create innovate wine and food pairings for guests to enjoy. Guests can cast their vote for People's Choice Award as they taste all of the creative pairings. In a blind tasting, our Culinary and Media Judges for the evening will present awards for Most Innovative Pairing, Judges' Best, and Best Use of Local Ingredients (Awards announced at 8:15pm). Guests can also enjoy live music on the patio and bid on silent acution lots.
2010 Participating Wineries:
Charles R Vineyards
Concannon Vineyard
Deer Ridge Vineyards
Eagle Ridge Vineyard
Fenestra Winery
Garre Vineyard & Winery
La Rochelle Winery
Little Valley Winery
McGrail Vineyards
Mitchell Katz Winery
Murrieta's Well
Nottingham Cellars
Occasio Winery
Page Mill Winery
Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery
Ruby Hill Winery
Tamas Estates
The Steven Kent Winery
Wente Vineyards
White Crane Winery
The Singing Winemaker
The Steven Kent Winery
2010 Participating Restaurants:
Pasta's Trattoria
Garré Café
The Peasant & The Pear
The Grill at Wente Vineyards
Terra Mia
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
Castlewood Country Club
Eddie Papa's American Hangout
Izzy's Steaks & Chops
Casa Real Event Center
Giuseppe's Pasta & Grill
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Campo di Bocce
Poppy Ridge Golf Course
Zephyr Grill & Bar
Underdog Wine Bar
2010 Competition Judges:
Leslie Sbrocco - television host of "Check Please" (PBS), author, wine consultant & educator, judge, and writer for SF Chronicle, NY Times, O Magazine, and numerous other publications.
W. Blake Gray - a freelance wine writer and author of "California Winetopia." He currently writes for the Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Wine Review Online, Palate Press and other publications, including his own blog, The Gray Market Report. Gray is also Chairman of the Electoral College of the Vintners Hall of Fame. He lives in San Francisco.
Jessica Yadegaran - a wine writer for Bay Area News Group, educator and judge who believes wine is the true marriage of art, science and spirit. Her work has appeared online and in newspapers and magazines around the country for the past 10 years.
A special "thank you" to our generous sponsors and partners: Fantasy Sound Event Services, ImageSetters, Livermore Valley Florist, Palm Event Center, Pleasanton Rentals, US Food Service, Waste Management, Worldwide Signs
Silent Auction Items - the following items will be featured during the evening's silent auction 2010:
1. Pamper Party for 6 (includes: massages, facials, waxing, hand/foot baths, style/blowdry, breakfast and more! Donated by Aventine Medspa!
2. Original Artwork by Sylvia Thompson (this year's Harvest Wine Celebration artist) who's pieces can be found in tatsting rooms of several Livermore Valley Wineries.
3. Tesla Treasures - Wine Package filled with exclusive private tastings with winemakers, magnums, special wines and more from the wineries on Telsa Road in Livermore Valley Wine Country.
4. Greenville Goodies - Wine Package filled with exclusive private tastings with winemakers, magnums, special wines and more from the wineries on Greenvillein Livermore Valley Wine Country.
5. Westside Wines - Wine Package filled with exclusive private tastings with winemakers, magnums, special wines and more from the wineries on the Westside region of Livermore Valley Wine Country.
2009 Award Winners:
Best Expression of Local Ingredients:
Wente Vineyards & The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
2007 Nth Degree Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco
House-Cured Duck Prosciutto with Fregola Pasta Salad, Brentwood Corn, Garden Basil, Sweet Red Onion, Dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese
Most Innovative:
McGrail Vineyards & Campo Di Bocce
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley
Cherry and Olive Tapenade with Lavender on a Gorgonzola Puff Pastry
Judges’ Best:
Ruby Hill Winery & Casa Real at Ruby Hill
2007 Estate Reserve Zinfandel, Livermore Valley
Summertime Braised Pork with Blueberry-Chipotle BBQ Sauce and Carrot-Ginger Slaw
People’s Choice:
Murrieta’s Well & Hap’s Original Steakhouse
2007 Muscat Canelli, Livermore Valley
Tostones with Sweet Chili Prawn, Whipped Cream Cheese, Pineapple Habanera Jelly, and Cilantro
Most Creamaginative: (Creative & Imaginative):
Mitchell Katz Winery & Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
2007 Sangiovese Reserve, Livermore Valley
Hearty Muffuletta style Empanada with Artisan Mortadella, Toscano Salumi and Piquant Ollye Relish
Evan Goldstein - Master Sommelier and Author - Evan is one of the nation’s most prolific food and wine industry veterans. In 1987 he became the eighth American and youngest ever at the time to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier examination. Evan is the author of the critically acclaimed, Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food and other books.
Sara Schneider- Sunset Magazine Wine Editor - Sara Schneider is Sunset’s first-ever wine editor, responsible for tasting panels, food-and-wine pairing in the test kitchen, wine-related food and travel coverage and the magazine’s wine club.
Jessica Yadegaran - Bay Area News Group Wine Writer - Jessica Yadegaran is a wine writer, educator and judge who believes wine is the true marriage of art, science and spirit. Her work has appeared online and in newspapers and magazines around the country for the past 10 years.
2009 Restaurant & Winery Teams:
Charles R Vineyards & Bosco Bones & Brew
Concannon Vineyard and Patrick David's Restaurant
Eagle Ridge Vineyards and Blue Agave
Garre Vineyards & Winery and Garre Winery Cafe
La Rochelle Winery & Casa de Cobre
Les Chenes Estate Vineyards & Poppy Ridge Grill
McGrail Vineyards & Campo di Bocce
Mitchell Katz Winery & Palm Event Center
Murrieta's Well & Hap's Original Steakhouse Restaurant
Ruby Hill Winery & Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
The Steven Kent Winery & Terra Mia
Tamas Estates & Amarone Restaurant
Wente Vineyards & The Restaurant at Wente Vineayards
White Crane Winery & Fuzio Restaurant
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