SEVENTH ANNUAL PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE HUNTER-GATHERER: NEW RULES FOR EXEMPLARY CUISINE
THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH - STILLWATER BAR & GRILL As farm-to-table cuisine has evolved, top chefs don’t just work directly with local purveyors but are in fact taking a more active role in procuring the very products they use in their kitchens. Hunting, gathering and foraging from their hyper-local environments has earned each of these chefs acclaim. This dinner will emphasize the rich bounty of the Monterey Peninsula as we prepare a meal that celebrates the land around us. CHEFS: Peter Armellino of The Plumed Horse in Saratoga, Matthew Accarrino of SPQR in San Francisco, Marc Murphy of Landmarc + Ditch Plains in New York, Thomas Lents of Sixteen Restaurant in Chicago, and William Werner of Craftsman & Wolves BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Champagne Delamotte, Testarossa, Somerston Wine Co, William Fevre, Dr. Loosen, and Robert Weil
DINNER WITH THE STARS OF LOS ANGELES
Wine Seminars 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
WINE & CHEESE WITH LAURA WERLIN
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - BALLROOM WEST James Beard award-winning cookbook author Laura Werlin is fast becoming America’s “Queen of Cheese” ... her annual Master Class at Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the one that hungry sommeliers fight to attend because they know there’s always something delicious to be sampled. Known for championing artisanal cheese makers and for her skill in pairing these products with wine, Laura’s warmth and expertise sell out the room each year. This year, we’re excited to see Laura’s cheese expertise matched with the exceptional wines produced in Santa Barbara County - from crisp chèvre-friendly sauvignon blancs to chards, pinots, syrahs and more, Santa Barbara’s diverse winegrowing climate supports a wealth of spectacular grape variety. Come sip and nibble and learn...and grab a seat while you can. CHEFS: Laura Werlin Author & Cheese Expert in San Francisco BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Santa Barbara Vintners
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - THE BALLROOM Better known for stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles over the past decade has finally claimed its own crop of culinary stars that rightly also place the city as one of the world’s international food destinations. We’re beyond excited about the line-up of LA’s talent who’ll be cooking at this event - top toques like Manzke, Voltaggio, Shook, Dotolo, Menashe and Herrmann will collaborate to bring you the very best of this sprawling megalopolis’ cuisine in one sensational, not-to-be-missed meal CHEFS: Rory Herrmann in Beverly Hills, Ori Menashe of Bestia in Los Angeles, Jon Shook of Animal Restaurant in Los Angeles, Michael Voltaggio of ink in West Hollywood, and Walter Manzke of Walter Manzke in Los Angeles BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Château d’Esclans and Roederer Estate
SPARKLING CALIFORNIAN - ROEDERER ESTATE L’ERMITAGE
DINNER IN THE KITCHEN WITH GUY FIERI & ROBERT IRVINE
RESTAURANT AUSTRALIA: WINE [R]EVOLUTION
EQUESTRIAN CENTER - LEXUS GRAND TASTING TENT Kitchen and TV titans Guy Fieri and Robert Irvine join forces in a culinary moment that most can only imagine via remote control. We’re very excited (and just a little bit nervous) to see what this dynamic duo whips up in honor of Pebble Beach Food & Wine VII! With two outsized personalities like these, you can be sure the night won’t lack for energy, flavor or fun so don’t miss this only at PBF&W event where two of the Food Network’s biggest stars bring it up close, personal and straight to your plate. CHEFS: Guy Fieri of Johnny Garlic’s, Tex Wasabi’s in Santa Rosa, and Robert Irvine
Saturday, April 12, 2014 Cooking Demonstrations 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
BLACKBERRY FARM CELLAR RAID: RARE WINES PULLED BY ANTHONY GIGLIO AND ANDY CHABOT PAIRED WITH TASTINGS BY JOSEPH LENN, PRESENTED BY LEXUS
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - JENN-AIR MASTER CLASS CULINARY STAGE For anyone who has never been to Lexus Hotel Partner Blackberry Farm, this is the closest thing to actually going to the celebrated culinary destination. Author and renowned sommelier Anthony Giglio and Blackberry Farm sommelier Andy Chabot, a seven-time James Beard Award nominee, will pull the very best wines from the Blackberry Farm cellar, many never available to their own guests. Each wine will be paired with small bites by Executive Chef Joseph Lenn. CHEFS: Joseph Lenn of Blackberry Farm in Walland
ROBERT IRVINE COOKING DEMONSTRATION
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - JENN-AIR MASTER CLASS CULINARY STAGE Star of the ever popular show Restaurant Impossible and with more than 25 years in the culinary profession, Chef Robert Irvine has cooked his way through Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean and the Americas, in hotels and on the high seas. Come and watch this super high voltage chef lend his talents to an entertaining hour to get you energized for the day. CHEFS: Robert Irvine
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - BALLROOM CENTRAL Recently ranked as Wine Enthusiast’s #1 wine for 2013, the L’Ermitage offering from Roederer’s Anderson Valley estate rightly occupies its place as the finest sparkling wine produced in California. We are thrilled to offer an exclusive opportunity to taste these exceptional wines in a tasting personally hosted by Roederer’s Arnaud Weyrich. Join us as we evaluate eight vintages, including the rare rosé, in an exploration of where California’s ideal climate meets Champagne’s winemaking prowess. BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Roederer Estate
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - BALLROOM EAST Mark Davidson, Wine Australia’s education director, and special guests, will take you on an exploration of Australia’s modern wines for today’s epicurean. Clean flavors, regionality and exploring ‘off the beaten path’ are the factors driving the Australian food and wine revolution. The wine list will include a full spectrum of wines from delicate bubbly, cool-climate Riesling and elegant Chardonnay; food-loving Pinot Noir; Grenache and Shiraz from some of the oldest vines on the planet; sophisticated Cabernet and a classic Aussie sticky. Australia has over sixty wine regions and you’ll journey through a handful of them on this Restaurant Australia wine experience. There is nothing like Australia. BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Wine Australia
A CLASS APART - THE WINES OF BURGUNDY
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - ST. ANDREWS WEST This year at our Seventh Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine, we are pleased to welcome celebrated Burgundian Nicolas Potel, one of the region’s most celebrated (and charming!) négociants. Nicolas began his celebrated career in Volnay at his family’s domaine, and now heads what many consider to be the haute-couture negociant house in Burgundy, Maison Roche de Bellene. Nicolas will personally lead us through the very best appellations and cuvées of Burgundy as only an expert with insider access can do, and we’re thrilled to have him showcase the very best of the region for us. BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Domaine de Bellene and Maison Roche de Bellene
CHÂTEAU LATOUR - A HISTORIC TASTING
THE INN AT SPANISH BAY - ST. ANDREWS EAST Château Latour is one of the world’s most revered estates, a First Growth Bordeaux unparalleled both for exceptional wine and for historical significance. With production dating from the mid 1300s, Latour and its winemaking epitomize the terroir of the Médoc, where cabernet sauvignon achieves its single greatest expression. Under the stewardship of owner François Pinault and President Frédéric Engerer since 1993, the Chåteau’s wines continue to captivate collectors and to inspire winegrowers the world over. Here at Pebble Beach Food & Wine, we are deeply honored to share a truly once-in-a-lifetime tasting of select vintages and wines from Latour. Please join us, and a team of America’s most talented sommeliers, as we explore the evolution of Latour in the modern era. Note that due to the uniqueness and rarity of this tasting experience, seats are extremely limited. BEVERAGE COMPANIES: Château Latour
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