November 10, 2006 (Friday)

Reserve & New Release Tasting featuring AIWF Silent Auction
Date:   November 10, 2006
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.                  
Price:   $75 before October 1
Location:    San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina Coronado Terrace     Get directions > >
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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 150 wineries and spirits producers. Guests will also enjoy imported and domestic cheeses from igourmet.com, delicious cuisine from chefs at Viejas Casino, and catered aperitif from The Wild Thyme Co., carving stations from Brandt Beef 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 Demonstrations

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 9 & 10, 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 $65. Cooking demonstrations will be formally announced on June 1, 2006. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

 

A Private Chef Cooks Simple Gourmet
Chef Dave Lawrence author of Boy Eats World
Sponsored by Lake Isle Press
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Event Code:  CC 06

Friday, November 10, 2006
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$60 per ticket
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Autumn Harvest
Chef Augie Saucedo,
Chef de Cuisine, The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 10, 2006
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Happily South of the Border
Chef Sam Zien
Sam The Cooking Guy
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Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 10, 2006
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$55 per ticket (limited to 50)
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Sous-Vide Cuisine
Chef Gavin Kaysen,
Chef de Cuisine, El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 10, 2006
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$60 per ticket
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Wine Tasting Classes

Held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center and the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina on November 9 & 10, 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. Class topics range from a Master Sommelier Blind Tasting, Napa Cabernet Terroir, Wines from Spain, and the Rhone Rangers. To view descriptions, directions, or to buy tickets for our wine tasting class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Simply Sensational Syrah Tasting
Kerry Damskey, Winemaker
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Event Code:  WT 05

Friday, November 10, 2006
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Paso Robles: An Insider's Guide with Master Sommelier Bob Bath
Discover some special wines with a Panel of Paso Robles Winemakers
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Event Code:  WT 08

Friday, November 10, 2006
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel & Marina (Room TBD)    Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Napa Cabernet AVA Tasting & Panel Discussion
Master Sommelier Joesph Spellman and Panel of Napa Winemakers
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Event Code:  WT 07

Friday, November 10, 2006
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel & Marina (Room TBD)    Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Master Sommelier Blind Tasting
Master Sommelier Joesph Spellman
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Event Code:  WT 09

Friday, November 10, 2006
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina (Room TBD)     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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