SFCHEFS 2010 SUNDAY AFTERNOON GRAND TASTING
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The City's greatest Square is decked for an urban garden party and a truly unique culinary experience. Meet local chefs from over 25 renowned restaurants as they share tastes, along with 30 winemakers, 10 distillers and local and international brewers. Chef demonstrations on the Dacor Demonstration Stage will feature Bay Area rising stars and nationally celebrated chefs at 12:20, 1:30, 2:40 and 3:15. Local bartenders will present cocktail demonstrations at 12:55 and 2:05. Want to get off of your feet and take a break? Interactive food, wine and spirits classes within the Grand Tasting Tent in the Visa Signature classroom at 12:15, 1:30 and 2:45 and classes in the KGO classroom at 1:30 and 3:00.
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SUNDAY TENT CLASSES:
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Sunday Afternoon Classes part of Grand Tasting Tent experience. Seats will be available first come-first serve until each class is full.
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12:30pm - Class 1 - The Perfect Martini
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Located in the Visa Signature Classroom
Presented by Pernod-Ricard and Plymouth Gin
International Ambassador for Plymouth Gin Simon Ford will present the tricks of the trade to produce the ultimate martini. Whether you like your martini up, on the rocks, dry or dirty you will gain insight into this marvelous cocktail.
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12:45pm - Class 2 - Rock & Roll Sushi
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Located in the Anolon Classroom
Want to be able to enjoy sushi at home any time? Join We Be Sushi’s Andy Tonazuka in an interactive, roll up your sleeves sushi-rolling session feature top grade fish and DIY bites to be proud of.
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2:00pm - Class 3 - Napa Valley Rocks
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Located in the Visa Signature Classroom
Ever wonder why the wines from Napa valley are so complex and just plain delicious? Join winemaker Jeff Smith of Hourglass to explore the unique geological formation of the valley, why it is the ideal climate to grow grapes, historical milestones, and the tradition of leadership that continues today. This tasting and presentation will further your understanding of Napa valley and its place within the world of wine.
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2:40 - Class 4 - The Art of a Coffee Blend - deconstructing coffee blends
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Located in the Anolon Classroom
Presented by Starbucks Coffee
Learn "cupping" technique to improve your understanding of the impacts of flavor, roasting, and body in a great cup of coffee.
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Participating Wineries |
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Continuum
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Domaine Chandon
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Jaqk Cellars
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Kendall Jackson
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Lodi Winegrape Commission
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Meteor
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New Zealand Winegrowers
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Stewart Cellar/Slingshot
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Treasure Island Wines
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Trinchero
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Vineyard 29
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Voss Vineyards
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Wente
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Must be 21 or older to attend |