November 19, 2010 (Friday)

Reserve & New Release Tasting

Featuring AIWF Silent Auction

Date:   November 19, 2010
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.                  
Price:   $100 (in advance)   $125 (at the door)
Location:  Hornblower Inspiration

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An exclusive and elegant evening for collectors of fine wine, the Reserve & New Release Tasting sets the stage for wine enthusiasts to taste the pride of the vine from 160 wineries and spirits producers. Guests will also enjoy cuisine from 10 gourmet food companies and more. Entertainment provided by J. Soul Productions. Exciting silent auction items such as large format bottles, libraries, and decanters will take the spotlight this year with proceeds benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food culinary arts scholarship programs. AIWF Scholarship> >

 

 

Cooking Classes

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 18 & 19, nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the dishes at home. All cooking classes are tasting events and are paired with one of the wineries featured at this year's Festival. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Friday, November 19, 2010
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center & Macy's School of Cooking

Savor The Flavor with Reality Chef Super Stars
Hosted by San Diego’s own Chef Brian Malarkey and featuring two contestants from current and former seasons of Top Chef
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 19, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Macy’s School of Cooking     Get directions > >
$85 per ticket
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A Taste of South America
Chef Billy Strynkowski, Cooking Light Magazine
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Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 19, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Cheese & Beer Pairing
Master Chef Daniel Joly of Mirabelle at Beaver Creek
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Event Code:  CC 06

Friday, November 19, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center     Get directions > >
$55 per ticket
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Gourmet From a Can? Absolutely!
Featuring 2009 “Chef of the Fest Winner” Chef Anthony Sinsay with Celebrity Chef mentor Chef Katsuya Fukushima
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 19, 2010
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Macy's School of Cooking    Get directions > >
$75 per ticket
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Wine Tasting Classes

Held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 18 & 19, tasting classes feature discussions led by award-winning winemakers, sommeliers and master sommeliers from around the world. All classes are tasting events and guests will sample between five and seven wines per class. To view descriptions of the wine tasting classes to-date, please click on the links below:

Riedel Wine Glass Tasting - The Importance of Shape
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Event Code:  WT 03

Friday, November 19, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center   Get directions > >
$125 per ticket
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Master Sommelier Blind Tasting
Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman and Panel of Local Sommeliers
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Event Code:  WT 04

Friday, November 19, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$85 per ticket
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