Taste of Terroir winners

Tri-Valley event showcases great food and wine pairings

Last Thursday, Tri-Valley winemakers and restaurants participated in the annual Taste of Terroir event at the Palm events center. Here are the winning pairings and wines:

Most Innovative Pairing: La Rochelle Winery <http://lrwine.com/>  & Campo di Bocce <http://www.campodibocce.com/>
2006 Pinot Noir, Classic Clones, Arroyo Seco paired with Squash Blossom Tamale
Chef: Michael Wogen, Campo di Bocce
Winemakers: Steven Mirassou and Tom Statz, La Rochelle Winery
 
Best Expression of Local Ingredients: Livermore Valley Cellars <http://www.lvcwines.com/>  &  Faz Restaurant <http://www.fazrestaurants.com/>
2006 “Caboose” Zinfandel, Livermore Valley paired with Honey Mustard  Rubbed Pork Tenderloin on Rosemary Foccacia with Shallot Butter,  Balsamic Plum Chutney and Brentwood Corn
Chef: Dolly Jacoby, Faz Restaurant
Winemaker: Tim Sauer, Livermore Valley Cellars
 
Judge’s Best: Wente Vineyards <http://www.wentevineyards.com/>  & The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
2005 Nth Degree Merlot, Livermore Valley paired with Braised Duck,  Shelling Bean Salad, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Arugula, Lemon Summer Truffle Vinaigrette
Chef: Arthur Wall, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Winemaker: Karl Wente, Wente Vineyards
 
4. People's Choice: Mitchell Katz Winery & Palm Event Center
Duck Bratwurst on House-Made Caraway Bun with Cranberry and Stone Ground Mustard Glaze
Chefs:  John Jackson and Alex Olson, Palm Event Center
Winemaker: Mitchell Katz, Mitchell Katz Winery

5. Outstanding Dish: Palm Event Center
Duck Bratwurst on House-Made Caraway Bun with Cranberry and Stone Ground Mustard Glaze
Chefs: John Jackson and Alex Olson, Palm Event Center
 
Outstanding Wine: Murrieta’s Well <http://www.murrietaswell.com/>  2006 White Meritage, Livermore Valley
Winemaker:  Phil Wente, Murrieta’s Well

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