November 20, 2009 (Friday)

Reserve & New Release Tasting

Featuring AIWF Silent Auction

Date:   November 20, 2009
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.                  
Price:   $100 (in advance)   $125 (at the door)
Location:  Wonderhaus (Wonderbread) Building at 14th and L Street.

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An exclusive and elegant evening for collectors of fine wine, the Reserve & New Release Tasting sets the stage for wine enthusiasts to taste the pride of the vine from 160 wineries and spirits producers. Guests will also enjoy cuisine from 10 gourmet food companies and more. Exciting silent auction items such as large format bottles, libraries, and decanters will take the spotlight this year with proceeds benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food culinary arts scholarship programs. AIWF Scholarship> >

Cooking Classes

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 19 & 20, nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the dishes at home. All cooking classes are tasting events and are paired with one of the wineries featured at this year's Festival. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Friday, November 20, 2009
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center & Macy's School of Cooking

Get Modern & Creative with Seafood
Chef Billy Strynkowski, Cooking Light Magazine
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 20, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Savor The Flavor with Reality Chef Super Stars
Hosted by San Diego’s own Chef Brian Malarkey and featuring two contestants from current and former seasons of Top Chef
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Event Code:  CC 05

Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 20, 2009
11:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Making Fresh Pasta
Celebrity Chef Alex Stratta
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Event Code:  CC 06

Friday, November 20, 2009
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Seafood, Vegetables and Olive Oil: Their Impact on the Mediterranean diet and specifically
traditional Italian Coastal Cuisine
Celebrity Chef Paul Bartolotta
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 20, 2009
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Wine Tasting Classes

Held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 19 & 20, tasting classes feature discussions led by award-winning winemakers, sommeliers and master sommeliers from around the world. All classes are tasting events and guests will sample between five and seven wines per class. To view descriptions of the wine tasting classes to-date, please click on the links below:

Friday, November 20, 2009

Charles Krug Vertical Tasting
Peter Mondavi Jr.
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Event Code:  WT 03

Friday, November 20, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$60 per ticket
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Paso Robles Blends Panel Discussion
Panel of Paso Robles Winemakers
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Event Code:  WT 04

Friday, November 20, 2009
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$60 per ticket
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Master Sommelier Blind Tasting
Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman and Panel of Local Sommeliers
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Event Code:  WT 05

Friday, November 20, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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