Winemaker Dinners
In addition to the main tasting event, restaurant participants and the Golden Glass host a series of pre-fixe Winemaker Dinners around San Francisco during the week of the event. Join chefs, winemakers, Slow Food members, press, and many, many friends for one (or more) of these unforgettable meals!
Sant'Agata Winery Dinner at Rulli Grand Café:
Tuesday, June 16th
2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
Join Owner, Franco Cavallero, from Scurzolengo (Asti region), Italy, for a special dinner prepared by Chef Angelo Auriana paired with Sant'Agata wines. Franco is one of two brothers that have brought their family's wine making that started on some quirks of fate, into the 21st Century and a step ahead of the rest in their vines, bottling and vision.
Special Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
5-Course Dinner paired with Sant'Agata Wines
$80.00 (Does not include tax & 18% gratuity)
Reserve on OpenTable or by phone (415-923-6464)
Cennatoio Winery Dinner at Rulli Grand Café:
Saturday, June 20th
2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
Join Owner, Emiliano Alessi, from Panzano-in-Chianti, Italy, for a special dinner prepared by Chef Angelo Auriana paired with Cennatoio wines-a winery that "has fused historic tradition with the vitality of man's labors." Cennatoio winery is situated in the heart of the Chianti region with stupendous views of the historic countryside and takes pride in its winemaking and new cellars with their oak casks...faithfully reflecting the ancient vinicultural tradition of the Chianti zone.
Special Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
5-Course Dinner paired with Cennatoio Wines
$80.00 (Does not include tax & 18% gratuity)
Reserve on OpenTable or by phone (415-923-6464)
Gusto Piemonte Winemaker Dinner at Acquerello: Sunday, June 21st
1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco
Gusto Piemonte is a group of small-production, family-owned wineries from the main winemaking areas of Piemonte: Langhe, Monferrato and Gavi. Together, these wineries share the same enthusiasm and passion for presenting their different terroirs genuinely, and with respect for nature. Their case production is limited and many of their wines have received important recognition from the wine media.
Please join the winemakers of Gusto Piemonte, The Jug Shop and Acquerello for a spectacular five-course wine dinner following The 6th Annual Golden Glass. Each winery will be showcasing two of their wines, paired with the stunning food of Acquerello's amazing chef, Suzette Gresham. Please note that Acquerello is opening their doors for this special event on a night they are normally closed- the entire restaurant will be dedicated solely to you and Gusto Piemonte. It'll be a great way to treat your dad for Father's Day!
Featured winemakers:
- Bricco Maiolica | Diano d'Alba
- Ca' de Meo | Gavi
- Cantina del Pino | Barbaresco
- Filippo Gallino | Roero
- Fratelli Allessandria | Barolo
- Marchese Incisa della Rocchetta | Barbera d'Asti
- Villa Giada | Monferrato
Please join these winemakers and The Jug Shop for a special dinner at Acquerello following The 6th Annual Golden Glass starting at 6:30pm.
$125 per person. RSVP to Floribeth Kennedy at 415.885.2922
Cena Abruzzese - To Benefit "Sustain Abruzzo" : Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Time: 7:15 pm
Location: Ristorante Capannina 1809 Union Street, San Francisco, 415-409-8001
Wines:
- Vestini -Pecorino
- Vestini- Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
- Centorame - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Scarpone-Tribute to Vincenzo Scarpone - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Strapelli - Celibe - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Cost: $100 with a portion of the profits going to "Sustain Abruzzo"
RSVP: 415-409-8001
Special Guests: Lorenzo Scarpone, Gene Burns, Joel Riddell
Special Note: We are pleased to have for the first time in the United States, the cheese "Peccorino di Farindola" from the Slow Food Presidia
Camino: Monday, June 22nd
3917 Grand Ave. Oakland
The Owners from 6 great wineries from the Piemote Region will be at Camino for a dinner starting at 7:00PM.
- Cantina del Pino | Barbaresco
- La Corte Cusmano | Calamandrana
- Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta | Rocchetta Tanaro
- Poderi Ruggeri Corsini | Monforte d'Alba
- Tenuta Nuova Ca da Meo | Gavi
- Villa Giada Andrea Faccio | Canelli
Tenuta La Montagnetta will also be in attendance.
Please RSVP to Renato Sardo:
530-220-5301
