Archive for April, 2009

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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

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Bay Area Wine Events – Toast to Mom at Whole Foods San Mateo

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Whole Foods San Mateo
Saturday, May 9th

An Afternoon with Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier aka grape goddess Demo/Tasting and Wine Discussion.Catherine Fallis is well known for her charm, style and authenticity of communicating the wine arts – join us in celebrating Mom for a relaxing, fun afternoon!1:00-3:00pm $38Join us for and afternoon of wine and food pairings.

On the Menu:

 *   Broiled Mussels with a Concasse of Tomato, Basil, and Spring Garlic
 *   Roasted Wild Mushroom and Herb Mini Tartine
 *   Indian Spiced Walnuts, Apricots, Goat Cheese, Watercress Salad with a Zinfandel Vinaigrette
 *   Spring Lamb Medallion, Spiced Cherry Jam.
 *   Ginger Crème Brulee, Blackberry Coulis

For reservations please contact:

Lesa Atkins

Culinary Center Specialist
1010 Park Place

San Mateo, CA  94403
650.358.6900 x 323

lesa.atkins@wholefoods.com

Bay Area Wine Events – Rutherford Appellation Spring Passport Weekend

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Rutherford Appellation Wineries SPRING Passport Weekend

Sat-Sun, May 2-3, 11:00am-4:00pm
Rutherford, Napa Valley

Fourteen wineries – Alpha Omega, Beaulieu Vineyard, Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Franciscan Estates, Honig Vineyard and Winery, Peju Province Winery, Pina Napa Valley, Rubicon Estate, Rutherford Hill Winery, St. Supery and Tres Sabores Winery are participating.

Passport holders will be able to experience the wineries of the Rutherford appellation with exclusive tastings of new releases, current and library releases, wine and food pairing and special Passport Weekend discounts. Weekend passports are available for $65 per person or $50 for a SUNDAY ONLY pass. Members of participating winery wine clubs will receive a 20% passport ticket discount applied with the use of a promotional code.

Passports may be purchased online at www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com http://www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com/ and will be available for pick-up on May 2 and May 3 at the pre-selected winery. Proceeds from the spring event will be donated to a Napa Valley community charity.