Co-founder Michelle Metter said that “food, wine and local enthusiasts can expect to see exciting new additions throughout the week as well as a return of the classics such as the Grand Tasting and signature Taco TKO Fish Taco Competition. Each year we showcase our city’s best talent and allow over 10,000 guests from around the world to indulge in an epicurean experience of a lifetime.”
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival holds its Grand Tasting Sat. Nov. 21st
at the Embarcadero next to Seaport Village.
at the Embarcadero next to Seaport Village.
Celebrated chefs from everywhere in the country include: Rick Bayless, Gail Gand, Suzette Gresham, and hometown hero from the Marine Room, Bernard Guillas. Last year’s Chef of the Fest winner, Duvinh Ta from Jake’s is returning for this year’s competition.
A new and exciting educational opportunity for wine industry professionals, sommeliers and enthusiasts has been unveiled for the first time called SommCon, with over 50 educational seminars, certifications, tasting events and more, created by industry experts. The main conference is being held Thursday, November 19th and Friday November 20th that peaks with a trade tasting featuring over 100 wines, breweries and spirit purveyors.
Sommcon will open the doors to a wealth of knowledge from some of the best known wine personalities in the business. There are many levels of registration for the attendee to choose. For more information and a list of classes go to SommConUSA.com.
Discounted accommodations at SommCom headquarters at the Manchester Grand Hyatt are available by calling 877-385-9595. For all other information about the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, visit sandiegowineclassic.com. Call: 619-312-1212.
Vittorio’s Presents Starmont Wines
It was a festive full house recently at Vittoroio’s in Carmel Valley as Starmont Napa Valley wines took the stage to compliment a 4 course dinner, capped by a lovely grilled hanger steak with a Starmont Cabernet, 2011.
It was ladies night at a recent Vittorio’s wine dinner with Mindy Hewitson of Estates Group and Cindy Bock of Merryvale/Starmont Wines of Napa Valley .
What made it even more attractive was Vittoro’s 1/2 priced bottles of wine. Victor is one of the few restaurateurs that sells wine direct to the consumer. Starmont a certified Napa organically grown wineryand leaders in value wines like: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. See more at starmontwinery.com.
Wine Bytes
Firefly Grill & Wine Bar in Encinitas presents a Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner, Wed, Oct. 21st at 6:30pm. A 4 course dinner will be highlighted with Smoked Pork Tenderloin with a Cakebread Merlot 2012. Cost is $125 pp. Call 760-635-1066.
Harry’s Bar & American Grill in La Jolla , across from UTC, has a Pahlmeyer wine dinner, Wed. Oct. 21st at 6:30pm. Final entrée will be a Beef Bourguignon paired with a 2013 Pahlmeyer Red Bordeaux Blend. For cost and an RSVP, call 858-373-1252.
Il Forniao in Del Mar and Coronado are in the middle of their Festa Regionale with cuisine from Italy’s Lazio district, the location for Rome. This special menu goes to Oct. 25th.
Monte De Oro Winery in Temecula has a Cabernet Sauvignon Blind Tasting of 90 point wines, Fri. Oct. 23rd. Reception 6:30pm and tasting begins at 7pm. 12 wines from California will be offered blind. Price is $65. Available on line at montedeoro.com.
The 2nd annual San Diego Beer and Music Festival will be at Liberty Station in Pt. Loma, Sat. Oct. 24th from 7 to 10pm, a benefit for the San Diego Music Foundation. It will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local breweries. $35. in advance, $40. at the door. VIP slightly more. Visit sandiegobeerfestival.com.
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