Festival Activities
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EAT, DRINK AND CELEBRATE THE

DELICIOUS BOUNTY OF THE SALINAS VALLEY

 

January 23-30, 2010

 

Reverse Draw / Silent Auction

 

Chairmans Invitational

At Corral de Tierra country club with Boëté Winery, Cambiata and Ludwig wines, Carmel Road Winery, Manzoni Estate Vineyards, Miura Winery, Pessagno Winery & Wrath Vineyards

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010  |  6-9pm

81 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas

Enjoy a strolling dinner (see menu below) with wines from some of Monterey County’s finest vintners, then dance the night away at this must-attend black-tie optional gala.

During the highlight of the evening—the 4th Annual Large and Rare Bottle Auction—join in for the chance to take home a special memento or unique gift. Individual bottles, flights, mixed cases, and other luxury items will be auctioned live. It promises to be a lively evening!

$150 per person or $250 per couple
(click here to purchase Chairman's Invitational tickets online)

 

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Strolling dinner of:

 

Wine & Appitizer

At Paraiso Vineyards with Chef Todd Fisher

SUNDAY JANUARY 24, 2010  |  1-4pm

37500 Foothill Road, Soledad

At this idyllic Santa Lucia vineyard setting, sample delicious fare prepared by Chef Todd Fisher while winemaker David Fleming explains how and why each wine and food pairing was selected. Then, tour the vineyards and learn about Paraiso’s varietals, terrior, and viticultural practices that helped earn an impressive 92 points from Wine Spectator for their 2007 “Estate” Pinot Noir. Educational and fun!

$85 per person or $150 per couple
(click here to purchase Wine & Appetizer Pairing tickets online)

 

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Winemaker Dinners

At Grower's Pub with Joyce Vineyards

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010  |  6-9pm

227 Monterey Street, Salinas

Sit down to a scrumptious five-course meal at this historic, Salinas chop house, and delight in the entrée of your choice, either Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Roasted Rack of Pork or New York Steak, paired with 2006 Joyce Vineyards Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

$75 per person or $120 per couple
(click here to purchase Winemaker's Dinner tickets online)

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The Grand Finale

At The National Steinbeck Center


SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010  |  6-9pm

One Main Street, Salinas

The perfect finale to a week-long celebration of gourmet food and fantastic Monterey County wines. At past events, more than 70 wineries, chefs and restaurants have dazzled attendees with mouth-watering delicacies and wines. Winners will be drawn for the $10,000 Grand Prize Reverse Draw, and Silent Auction items will be on display throughout the evening, including jewelry, vacation getaways, golf packages and much more.

$75 per person or $140 per couple
(click here to purchase Grand Tasting tickets online)

 

Festival Package

Tickets to all four events at a 5% discount
(regular price $385 per person, $660 per couple)
(click here to purchase Festival Package tickets online)

Festival Package Plus

Tickets to all four events at a 10% discount, plus two Reverse Draw tickets.
($546 per person, $794 per couple)
(click here to purchase Festival Package Plus tickets online)

 

For menu or ticket information, please call 831.775.4728
Purchase tickets now at the Steinbeck Center Museum Store

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Grand Finale Participants

Wineries

Boeté Winery • Chateau Sinnet • Chock Rock Vineyard • Christopher Paul Wines • Cima Collina Winery

Cru and Carmichael Wines • De Tierra Vineyards • Hahn Family Wines • Heller Estate Organic Vineyards
J Lohr Vineyards & Wines • Joullian Vineyards • Joyce Vineyards • Line Shack Winery • Lockwood Vineyard
Manzoni Estate Vineyard • Marilyn Remark Winery • Marin's Vineyard • McIntyre Vineyards • Mercy Vineyards
Mission Trail Vineyards • Morgan Winery • Paraiso Vineyards • Parsonage Village Vineyard & Winery • Pelerine Wines

Pessagno Winery • Pierce Ranch Vineyards • Ray Franscioni Wines • Robert Talbott Vineyards • Rubberneck Wines
Scheid Vineyards • Silvestri Vineyards • Star Market • Szalay / Kovacs Winery • Tequila Don Elias • Ventana Vineyards

Wines of Carmel • Woodward / Graff WInes • Wrath Vineyards

 

Restaurants

Bahama Grille • Casa Sorrento • Chapala Restaurant • Chef Todd Food Concepts • Contemporary Catering
Culinary Center of Monterey • Element Tasting Bar and Bistro • Elli's Great American Restaurant • Gino's Fine Italian Foods

Lula's Chocolates • Lumpia Hut • Monterey Coast Brewing • Peninsula Pastries • Portobello's
Rollick's Specialty Coffee • Salinas Valley Fish House • Star Market Cheese Shop • Steinbeck House Restaurant

The Chocolate Dipper • The Grill at Ryan Ranch • The Growers Pub • The Salad Shoppe • Whole Enchilada

 
  Imperial  
Belli Architectural Group   The Salinas Californian
     
     
  Jeroboam  
Taylor Farms logo Nardozza & Associates Taylor Farms
Coastal Grower RBC Wealth Management
     
     
  Magnum  
Alvarez Belli Architectural Group Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP
CCFCU Green-Rubber Kennedy Ag.
Pacific Growers
 
     
     
  Reserve  
 

Balance Physical Therapy

 

BFI Waste Management - Salinas

 

D'Arrigo Brothers of California

 

The DJ Booth

 

Edward Jones-John Musni

 

Express Printing

 

Grapes n Grain

 

Happy Boy Distributing

 

Intero Real Estate

 

John T. Menold, CLU

Mann Packing Company

 

Printworx

 

Prudential Insurance -- Lisa Johnson

 

Sam Linder Auto Group

Wheeler's Flooring America

 
     
     
  Reserve  
   

 

 

 

 

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