What better way to enjoy a wine then to compliment it with regional cuisine stemming from that very same region? Saturday, March 21st kicks off the first tasting of our Spring Tasting Series, “Wine and Food around the World.” The goal of this new series is simple: to pair a region’s ethnic flavors with wine varietals and styles native to that region. Joining us on this journey is Chef Fred Miller, who will be creating all of the amazing hors d'oeuvres for this dynamic series. Chef Fred has served as an Executive Chef with Navistar and Eurest Dining Services since 2003 and attended The Culinary Institute of America where he earned his A.A.S degree in Culinary Arts. Mark your calendars for one...or all three of these exciting tastings!

WINE & FOOD AROUND THE WORLD: PART II
Saturday, April 11, 2015: 1-5pm
Cost: $5/person (includes tasting of 36 wines and light appetizers)
Regional Representations: France, California (Monterey, Central Coast, Paso Robles, Lodi, Amador County, Santa Barbera), South Africa and Japan.

Featured Wines:

France: Pierre Delize Sparkling Rose, Mission St Vincent Bordeaux Sauvignon, Lucien Lardy Chardonnay, Lucien Lardy Beaujolais, Chateau Le Castellas Cahors, Chateau La Bastide Corbieres Red, Chateau L'Escort Red Bordeaux,Roger Moreux Les Bouffants Sancerre, Jacques Girardin Santenay Burgundy

California: Peirano Chardonnay, Peirano Petite Sirah, Miro Cuvee Sasha, Paydirt Zinfandel, Paydirt Red Blend, Liberty School Pinot Noir, Kendal Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Opolo Flirtations, Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir, Murphy Goode Homefront Red, Opolo Merlot, Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon, Murrieta's Well The Whip, Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Wente Riverbank Riesling, Hayes Ranch Merlot, Wente Southern Hills Cabernet, Murrieta's Well The Spur

South Africa: Bellingham Citrus Grove Chenin Blanc, Rib Shack Pinotage/Shiraz, Boschendal Shiraz/Mouvedre, Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc, Good Hope Pinotage, Beach House Rose

Japan: Sakari Jumai Sake 720ml, Evoluzione Crazy Milk 720ml, Evoluzione Crazy Milk 300ml, Kikusui Funaguchi Honjozo Genshu 1L, Kikusui Funaguchi Honjozo Genshu 200ml, Ban Ryu Sake Honjozo 720ml, Ban Ryu Sake Honjozo 300ml

Featured Appetizers:

WINE AND FOOD AROUND THE WORLD: PART III
Saturday, April 25, 2015: 1-5pm @ Peterson's Gartner Road Location
Cost: $5/person (includes tasting of 36 wines and light appetizers)
Regional Representations: New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Washington and Oregon

Featured Wines:

New Zealand: MoMo Sauvignon Blanc, MoMo Pinot Noir, Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc
Australia: Domaine Tournon Mathilda Viognier/Marsanne, Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz, Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Wild Oats Chardonnay, Corker Cabernet Sauvignon, Corker Cab/Shiraz
Italy: Bolzano Pinot Grigio, Bussola Ca Del Laito Valpolicella Ripaso, Batasiolo Gavi, Castello Vichiomaggio Chianti Classico, Batasiolo Nebbiolo, Caparzo Brunello, Bocelli Prosecco, Bocelli Sangiovese, Sikelia Nero d'Avola, Verso Salent Rosso, Col Mesian Rose Sparkling, Poggio Amoreli Chianti Classico, Villa Donna Moscato D'Asti
Washington:Seven Hills Riesling, Seven Hills Rose, Seven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, Treveri Blanc de Blanc Brut Sparkling, Cana's Feast Bricco Red, Corvus Cuvee Meritage
Oregon:J. Christopher Pinot Noir, Eola Hills Pinot Gris, Eola Hills Chardonnay, Hinman Pinot Noir, Patricia Green Reserve Pinot Noir, Montinore Borealis Northern White, Trisaetum Trisae Pinot Noir

Featured Apps:

Pacific Northwest: Stilton cheese puff with caramelized onion, pear and  pancetta filling, Asparagus prosciutto in Phyllo, Salmon Crostini with cherry chutney and orange aioli
Italy: Caprese skewer, Stromboli pinwheels, Roasted vegetable tray
Australia / New Zealand: Mushroom tart, Vegetable roll in puff pastry