A group of Sonoma County’s finest wineries, winegrowers, and chefs is headed to New York City April 13-16 for a series of wine seminars, dinners and tastings for New York wine trade and consumers. The “Sonoma in the City: New York” tour is presented by Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley Winegrowers, Sonoma County Tourism Bureau and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance.
The event will bring more than 40 Sonoma County winemakers, winegrowers and winery owners to New York along with some of the region’s finest chefs. The events will allow attendees the chance to meet the people that make Sonoma County what it is.
Here is an overview of the week’s events. Details for participation are included with each listing:
Wednesday, April 14th
Tasting at Acker Merrall — 160 West 72nd Street
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Information: http://home.ackerstore.com/
Wednesday, April 14th
Tasting at Whole Foods Wine Store — Columbus and 98th St.
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Information: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/upperwestside/
Wednesday, April 14th
Tasting at Union Square Wines — 140 4th Ave (at 13th St)
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Information: http://www.unionsquarewines.com/
Wednesday, April 14th
Sonoma in the City Dinner at James Beard House
Time: 7:00-10:30pm
Sonoma County has inspired not only great vintners but talented, innovative chefs. Five of the region’s best will prepare a menu of terroir-influenced cuisine, paired with wines from Dutton Goldfield, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Jordan, Landmark Vineyards, Paul Hobbs, Pride Mountain Vineyard, and A. Rafanelli Winery.
Featured Sonoma County Chefs:
• Duskie Estes and John Stewart: Zazu Restaurant & Farm/ Santa Rosa, CA and Bovolo/ Healdsburg, CA
• Justin Everett: El Dorado Kitchen at El Dorado Hotel/ Sonoma, CA
• Janine Falvo: Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar at the Lodge at Sonoma/ Sonoma, CA
• Bruce Riezenman: Pair It! iPhone App; and Park Avenue Catering/ Cotati, CA
Cost: James Beard Members $150; General Public $200
James Beard House, 167 West 12th Street
Information: 212/627-2308
Wednesday, April 14th
Alexander Valley Winegrowers Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Time: 6:30-10:30pm
Alexander Valley wineries will include Alexander Valley Vineyards; Francis Ford Coppola Winery; and Rodney Strong Vineyards in a carefully paired multi-course dinner.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 148 West 51st Street, NYC
Cost: $100 per person
Reservations: Tiffany Melina 212/245-9600 or Salesmanhattan@ruthschris.com
Information: http://alexandervalley.org/events
Thursday, April 15th
Tasting at Acker Merrall — 160 West 72nd Street
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Information: http://home.ackerstore.com/
Thursday, April 15th
Tasting at Morell & Company — 1 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. between 5th and 6th Ave)
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Information: http://morrellwine.com/
Thursday, April 15th
Tasting at 67th Street Wine & Spirits — 179 Columbus Ave at 68th St
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Information: http://www.67wine.com/
Thursday, April 15th
Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Dinner at Aureole
Time: 7:00-10:30pm
Sonoma Valley wines paired with the four-course menu include Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Deerfield Ranch Winery, GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Viansa Winery & Marketplace
Aureole New York, One Bryant Park, 135 West 42nd Street, NYC Price: $165
To purchase tickets call: 707/935-0803
Information: http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/Aureole/NY/, and www.sonomavalleywine.com/pdfs/Aureole_Sonoma_Valley_Dinner.pdf
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