Guest Chef Luncheon: Stephan Pyles, Dallas, Texas (Demo & Lunch)
September 23, 2010 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Santa Fe School of Cooking & Coyote Cafe
One of the founding fathers of Southwestern Cuisine, Stephan Pyles was the first person to win the James Beard Best Chef of the Southwest award. Pyles, a fifth generation Texan son, returns to the SFW&C Fiesta and celebrates with a spectacular four-course Southwestern luncheon paired with wines from Tablas Creek presented by owner Jason Haas.
Wine Seminar: Daring Food & Wine Pairings
September 23, 2010 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: La Fonda Hotel
Master Sommeliers Joe Spellman and Jonathan Pullis will lead a class using MS Evan Goldstein's new book, Daring Pairings. Santa Fe Chefs Tom Kerpon of Rio Chama and Patrick Gharrity of La Casa Sena will prepare three small plates to pair with six different wines. Dare to Drink (and Eat) Differently. Today’s wine market is chock full of exciting new varietals - from Albariño to Tannat. People are increasingly exploring exciting grapes and different flavors. Enjoy six new varietals and see how they work with food!
Guest Chef Luncheon: Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja, Denver Colorado
September 23, 2010 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: The Compound Restaurant
Chef/owner of Rioja and Vendome, two of Denver's most acclaimed restaurants, Jennifer Jasinski's career was in part inspired by her mentor and culinary role model, Wolfgang Puck. Befoe settling in Denver 10 years ago, her career included stages at Spago in Vegas, Postrio in San Franciso and Ledoyan in Paris, a Michelin two-star. Jasinski's creative and inspired four-course meal is paired with wines from Verona's Bertani Winery presented by Stefano Mangiarotti.
Guest Chef Luncheon: Stephan Pyles, Dallas, Texas (Lunch Only)
September 23, 2010 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Coyote Cafe
One of the founding fathers of Southwestern Cuisine, Stephan Pyles was the first person to win the James Beard Best Chef of the Southwest award. Pyles, a fifth generation Texan son, returns to the SFW&C Fiesta and celebrates with a spectacular four-course Southwestern luncheon paired with wines from Tablas Creek presented by owner Jason Haas.
Wine Seminar: Wines of Spain With Gerry Dawes
September 23, 2010 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: La Fonda Hotel
Spanish food and wine authority Gerry Dawes, creative force behind his website Spain: An Insider's Guide to Spanish Food, Wine, Culture and Travel, will host a wine seminar focusing on the wines of Galicia's Riberia Sacra and Valdeorras regions in northwestern Spain. Gerry will pour eight wines from Galicia, showing why the grapes of Godello and Mencia are bound for glory in what is fast becoming one of the most exciting wine areas for terroir-driven wines.
Guest Chef Demo & Tasting: Xavier Grenet, Ristra
September 23, 2010 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Santa Fe School of Cooking
Executive Chef of Ristra in Santa Fe, Xavier Grenet will demonstrate techniques for preparing fresh fish and seafood ceviches and tartares. Grenet's dishes will be paired with dry Alsatian Riesling and Pinot Gris from Domaine Trimbach.
Wine Seminar: Pinot Noir Tasting With Georg J. Riedel
September 23, 2010 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: La Fonda Hotel
Georg J Riedel returns to SFW&C Fiesta and presents a glassware seminar featuring four different styles of Riedel Pinot Noir glasses. One wine at a time, Domaine Serene, Joseph Drouhin, Alma Rosa and Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir will be poured into each of the four different Riedel Pinot Noir glasses. Georg will illustrate how the four different styles of Riedel Pinot Noir glasses interpret the unique terroir driven character of each Pinot Noir. Price includes the four-glass Pinot Noir tasting kit.
