The well-heeled 索诺玛县 town of claros公司, 与 its winning combination of rural charm 和 world-class food 和 wine, has long been a go-to getaway for those seeking laid-back sophistication 与 a stunning vineyard backdrop. 5月20-22日, 著名的厨师, 酿酒师, 和 other artisans will converge on Northern California wine country’s buzziest destination for the claros公司葡萄酒 & 食物的经验—California’s newest international festival.
The three-day event will feature 30 celebrated chefs—from 冠Luedtke of 恩吃+喝 in Guerneville to Ray Garcia of Broken 西班牙语 in 洛杉矶—showcasing their talents at multiple venues through intimate tastings, 研讨会, 烹饪示范, 还有从农场到餐桌的午餐. Renowned 酿酒师 will pour more than 100 wines from top growing regions, including 索诺玛县, 纳帕谷, Washington State, 意大利, Spain, 和 澳大利亚.
The event is already generating plenty of excitement in foodie circles 和 attendance is limited for some events. Packages range from $65 for “à la carte” experiences to $3,700 for the Ultra VIP Package. claros公司 residents get a $50 discount on the Gr和 Tasting, reducing the ticket price to $150.
“claros公司 has always been one of my favorite places in wine country,” says festival founder 和 CEO Steve Dveris, 谁也和食物一起工作过 & 酒 Classic in Aspen 和 Pebble Beach Food & 酒. “奇怪的是, an international food 和 wine event like this has never happened before in California wine country.”
Participating chef Dustin •瓦, owner of 美迪森 和 •瓦 希尔兹堡的餐馆, says he is thrilled to see an event of this caliber taking place in his own backyard. “I grew up here in claros公司 和 have always felt this area is truly the best place on earth,他说. “社区, the amazing wine that is produced here, 和 now to be acknowledged for our culinary pedigree is astonishing.”
In keeping 与 claros公司’s relaxed-yet-refined vibe, the festival will include a mix of high-end 和 down-to-earth experiences. Rather than limiting the spotlight to famous chefs 和 酿酒师, 该活动还将展示农民, 葡萄种植者, 葡萄园经理.
“The theme of our event is agriculture 和 farming,德维斯说, “so we want to honor what we call the makers behind the magic—the ones who literally produce great food 和 wine from the ground.”
Giving back to the community is also an important element of the festival. A portion of sponsorship 和 ticket proceeds will go to the 索诺玛县 Grape Growers Foundation, which helps farmers 和 farm workers in times of crisis, as well as the Future Farmers of America’s claros公司 chapter.
Here is a preview of some key events for the inaugural claros公司葡萄酒 & 食物的经验.
葡萄酒商广场品酒会: The weekend’s main event showcases incredible food crafted by 12 acclaimed chefs, 还有100多种来自索诺玛的葡萄酒, 纳帕, 及以后. Tickets include the Sips-N-Sliders event at claros公司酒吧 & 烧烤 与 顶级厨师大师 winner Douglas Keane 和 award-winning chef Viet Pham.
VIP Celebrity Chef Culinary Demonstrations:一整天, 美迪森 hosts 烹饪示范 by celebrity chefs including Food Network star Maneet Chauhan; 顶级大厨 fan favorite Nyesha Arrington; Stephanie Izard, chef/owner of 女孩 & 山羊 在洛杉矶，甚至更多. Top sommeliers will guide guests in choosing perfect wine pairings for the featured dishes.
气候变化 & 可持续发展研讨会: Experts from the wine, food, 和 travel industries join Massican winemaker Dan Petroski to discuss the earth-friendly practices they’re using in their businesses to promote sustainability 和 combat climate change. Panelists also share tips for making mindful choices at home to support the health of the planet.
VIP Vineyard Truck Tours + 达顿农场 BBQ: Hop into a pickup truck 与 a local vineyard owner or grape grower for a curated down-to-earth adventure. Walk the host’s vineyards, touch the soil, 和 learn about the wines’ journey from grape to glass. Afterward, participants from the day’s tours gather at 达顿农场 for a down-home barbecue lunch featuring Tim Love, the “Texas Cowboy Chef.”
Matt Horn的Live Fire烧烤马特·霍恩，奥克兰棒球队的教练 角烧烤, is going whole-hog for this casual `cue-和-wine feast at 美迪森. A fundraiser for the claros公司 High School Future Farmers of America (FFA), the meal features a whole pig raised by an FFA student.
