Calirfornia Artisan Cheese Festival
11TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL - THE ULTIMATE BITE. FRIDAY MARCH 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Big Top at the Sheraton Sonoma County $75 per person
Cheesemakers, Chefs and Cheesemongers (LIKE ME!) share the stage on Friday night under the Big Top with a light-hearted yet energetic competition to see who can create the best bite using California artisan cheese. Each cheesemaker is paired with both a cheesemonger and chef who will each create a delectable bite featuring their cheesemaker’s cheeses. This interactive, yet fun night of great bites encourages everyone to taste and vote for their favorite cheese combination while enjoying sips of artisan wine, cider and beer. Bring your appetite to this not to miss event which will showcase over two dozen cheesemakers, two dozen chefs and two dozen mongers.
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CHEESE
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CHEESE April 19th 2017
The California Commercial Cheese Competition celebrates the hard work, craftsmanship and unique character of California Cheese. California Originals, those cheeses made without following old world recipes, as well as family recipes handed down for generations, are welcome to enter the competition.
Interested in entering? Entries due by March 31st 2017
ST. SUPERY ESTATE
CHEESE PLATTING WORKSHOP At ST. SUPERY. Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 11:00am and 2:00pm Reserve Now: Saturday | Sunday $65 per person | $60 Wine Club.
Join Jessica Lawrenz, the 2017 Cheesemonger Invitational winner, as she teaches how to create the perfect cheese plate. Jessica currently resides in San Diego and mentors the cheese lovers at Venissimo Cheese Shop. She is excited to mentor you as you assemble the perfect plate with local artisan cheese and accouterments. Grouped with three others to assemble your tray, Jessica will share her techniques and tricks of the trade. The workshop will conclude with a perfectly paired St. Supéry Estate wine tasting, hosted by Estate Sommelier, Tom Markakis, while enjoying your freshly made cheese plate