by Tina Curry
(Monterey, CA)
June 8th 5 – 9 p.m. and June 9th 11 – 4 p.m. 2012 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA
Now in its 36th year The Monterey Wine Festival continues to evolve into a platform designed for the regional wine industry and the community of wine lovers. After 36 years the festival has settled into the wine and food scene like a seashell in the sand. On Friday the festival kicks off with guests savoring bites of wonderful food and sips of world class wines. The cool ocean breeze reminds guests of the local heritage and of this festival that celebrated the wine industry long before many wineries even existed. Now the festival features many new editions that keeps guests happy and the palate alive with anticipation. Spirits, Beers, Oysters and champagne are all featured on Friday evening as well as seafood from the Central Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association, arrays of cheeses, charcuterie and more all pair nicely with the wines. One can only imagine what else you would need to feel more bliss. What fun to hob-knob with the industry professionals and fellow guests that share a love of all that is good to the palate!
On Saturday the celebration continues with another addition The Bartenders Fedora Professional Cocktail Competition Throw Down! Guests continue the celebration with a completely mouth watering experience from both the wineries and purveyors