The 13th Annual Wine and Chile Fiesta is here again on September 24 - 28, 2003.
This event takes place in the span of 5 days with a number of events to choose from. There are seminars, luncheons, cooking demonstrations/classes, wine tastings, a golf scramble with wine and food served every third hole. (I wonder how these scores will be) and winemaker dinners.
They take place at different restaurants, a cooking school, a historical museum, a golf club, and at the Santa Fe Opera grounds.
Local chefs and wine experts as well as visiting vineyard representatives and chefs all contribute to this destined to be world renowned event.
Some of the events sell out quickly and so making reservations are a must. The website with all the specifics and reservation opportunities is www.santafewineandchile.org
On the site too you will find the winemaker dinners and the restaurants hosting them listed and the vineyard they are choosing to represent.
Some of the restaurants also offer links to their site with the menu offering with the wines. You must call for reservations and any questions can be answered then as well.
The Daily events are as follows:
Wed. Sept. 24
Guest Chef Luncheon & Italian Wine Seminar: Mark Miller
Join Mark Miller, Chef/Owner of Coyote Cafe, guest Master Sommelier Joe Spellman, for a focus on the Piemonte wine seminar and luncheon. A flight of eight Italian wines will be tasted including Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera from Gaja and Pio Cesare in conjunction with a four-course luncheon.
11:00 am to 2:00pm at Coyote Cafe (limit 60) — $125
Mark Miller
Great Chefs of Santa Fe Demo: James Campbell Caruso
James Campbell Caruso, Executive Chef of El Farol and instructor at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, will teach guests how to prepare traditional Spanish Tapas. A Spanish luncheon will be served and paired with Spanish Sherries and wines
11:00am to 1:30pm at Santa Fe School of Cooking (limit 35) — $75
Wine Seminar: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Vertical
Robert Bath, MS, will introduce Jonah Beer, Director of Education at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, who will pour a six vintage vertical of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard and the current vintage of SLV and Cask 23.
11:00am to 12:00pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $95
Wine Seminar: "Rhonely Hearts Afire" with Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon
Randall Grahm, winemaker/owner of Bonny Doon Vineyards will pour, discuss, taste and share his view on the history of Rhone Valley wines. Secrets of the Flying Cigar and pairing Rhone varieties with hot stuff to be explored.
1:30pm to 2:30pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Gruet Wine Tasting & Private Label Release Party
Join Laurent Gruet, winemaker/owner of the Gruet Winery, for a release party of Gruet Pinot 2001 - the 2003 SFW&C Fiesta private label wine with featured art by Elias Rivera. Laurent will also pour his acclaimed sparkling wines from New Mexico and appetizers will be served.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Nambé — $45
Wine Trade Tasting
Open to restaurant and retail trade only, over 90 participating wineries will present their latest releases.
3:00 pm to 5:30 at Eldorado Hotel ~ By Invitation Only
7:00pm O'Keeffe Cafe. Michaela Rodeno, CEO St. Supery, Napa Valley, presents her Single Vineyard Cabernets and Meritage wines. SEATS STILL AVAILABLE BUT GOING FAST. Call now for reservations. 505.946.1065
- Appetizer - Roasted Eggplant Slices, sweet olive red pepper mousse, confit of lemon drizzle
- Course 1 - Grilled Dover Sole fillet, green grape salsa, parsley puree, smoked peach coulis
- Course 2 - St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction-Marinated Tierra Amarilla Organic Lamb
- Chops with Walnut, dried Bing Cherry, Smoked Bacon Stuffing, & Cabernet-Roasted Shallot Coulis
- Dessert - Citrus Crème Brulee with Orange Muscat Reduction
Thur. Sept 25
Great Chefs of Santa Fe Luncheon & Tour of Rancho de Las Golondrinas: Kelly Rogers
A tour of the historic El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, the last encampment of the Camino Real from Mexico City, followed by a guest chef luncheon hosted by Kelly Rogers, Executive Chef of La Casa Sena, paired with Rhone wines from Tablas Creek.
9:30am to 2:00pm from Eldorado (limit 45) — $95
Kelly Rogers
Guest Chef Demonstration & Luncheon: Traci Des Jardins
Traci Des Jardins, Executive Chef/Partner of Jardiniere in San Francisco, will host a cooking demonstration at the Santa Fe School of Cooking followed by a wine luncheon at the Compound Restaurant. Des Jardins has been awarded the "Rising Star Chef of the Year" by the James Beard Foundation and also has been named one of Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs."
10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Demo & Lunch) at SF School of Cooking & The Compound Restaurant (limit 40) — $145
Noon to 2:00 (Lunch Only) at The Compound Restaurant (limit 50) — $125
Traci Des Jardins
Guest Chef Luncheon : Paul Bertolli
Recognized for seasonal dishes prepared in the Northern Italian tradition, Paul Bertolli, Executive Chef/Partner of Oliveto in Oakland, will host a four-course luncheon paired with Italian wines. Paul's handmade cured meats and balsamico will be included. Prior to the lunch, join Paul, a James Beard Best Chef of California winner, for an aperitivo of Spumante and a discussion and signing of his new book Cooking by Hand.
11:00 am to 2:00 at Coyote Cafe (limit 90) — $125
Paul Bertolli
Wine Seminar: Riedel Sommeliers 30 Years Celebration with Georg J. Riedel
Hosted by Georg J. Riedel, note the profound difference in bouquet, taste, balance and finish of Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Riedel Sommeliers Bordeaux Grand Cru, Burgundy Grand Cru and Montrachet glasses compared to traditional glasses. The three-glass hand-blown crystal Sommeliers Riedel tasting set is included.
10:30 to 11:30 am at La Fonda (limit 100) — $95
Wine Seminar: Oregon Pinot Noir
Bob Bath, MS, will moderate a panel of Oregon winery principals from Ponzi, Domaine Serene, Willamette Valley and Rex Hill who will pour and discuss Reserve Pinot Noir from the acclaimed 1999 and 2000 vintages.
12:45 pm to 1:45 pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Wine Seminar: ZAP Board Meeting & Tasting
The President of Ridge Vineyards and of ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers), Donn Reisen, is calling a board meeting of ZAP Past Presidents - Joel Peterson of Ravenswood and Kent Rosenblum of Rosenblum Cellars - and you are invited. Zinfandel questions of origin, ripeness, alcohol, acidity and oak will be discussed during a tasting of the three "R's" of Zinfandel. Joe Spellman, MS, moderates and handles all volleys.
3:00 to 4:00 am at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Pastry Demo & Dessert Wine Seminar: Gale Gand and Bartholomew Broadbent
Gale Gand, Pastry Chef and Partner in Chicago's highly acclaimed Tru Restaurant, will conduct a pastry demonstration and tasting accompanied by a Madeira and Port wine tasting with Bartholomew Broadbent. Gand has published three cookbooks and was recently awarded the James Beard Foundation Award for Dolce Outstanding Pastry Chef.
3:00pm to 4:30pm at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (limit 40) — $75
Friday Sept 26
Great Chefs of Santa Fe Luncheon & Tour of Chimayó: David Huertas
Chef David Huertas owner of El Méson Restaurante hosts a traditional Spanish luncheon with Spanish Wines at Jody Apple's Rancho Manzana on the Plaza del Cerro in Chimayó following a tour of Santuario de Chimayó and the Centinela Art Ranch.
9:30 am to 2:30 from Eldorado (limit 40) — $125
David Huertas
Great Chefs of Santa Fe Demo & Luncheon: Lois Ellen Frank
Chef/Author Lois Ellen Frank, resident instructor at the Santa Fe School, will demonstrate recipes from her James Beard Award-winning book Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations, followed by a wine luncheon.
10:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (limit 35) — $95
Lois Ellen Frank
Guest Chefs of Santa Fe Demo: Xavier Grenet
French papillote style of cooking techniques (baking inside parchment paper) will be demonstrated by Xavier Grenet, Executive Chef ot Ristra in Santa Fe and Manou in Taos.
3:00pm to 4:00pm at Santa Fe School of Cooking (limit 40) — $35
Xavier Grenet
Live Auction & Guest Chefs Luncheon
Old House Executive Chef Martin Rios joins forces with Traci Des Jardins of Jardiniere, Mark Kiffin of the Compound Restaurant, Norman Van Aken of Norman's and Gale Gand of Tru for a Guest Chef wine luncheon paired with reserve wines. SFW&C Fiesta 2003 Champagne Sponser, Veuve Clicquot, will host the live auction preview. During the luncheon, Wine Auctioneer David Reynolds will auction 45 lots of rare wine and wine lifestyle trips. The auction benefits the Santa Fe Culinary Enrichment Fund.
11:30am to 2:00pm at Eldorado Hotel — $135
Guest Chef Demo: Norman Van Aken
In reviewing his new book, "New World Kitchen", The NY Times (June 1, 2003) writes, "owner of the terrific Miami restaurant Norman's, Van Aken is the man who coined the phrase 'fusion cuisine' - but it's impossible to hold it against him. His food is too good." Join Norman for a book signing and demonstration of cooking tips from his new book and learn how he incorporates elements from the cuisines of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.
3:00pm to 4:00pm at Eldorado Hotel (limit 75) — $45
Norman Van Aken
Wine Seminar: A World of Rieslings for Living
Joe Spellman, MS, moderates a panel of Riesling producers including August Kessler of Germany and Christopher Gambitsis from New Zealand. A pair of Rieslings from each viticultural area of Germany, New Zealand, Alsace and Austria will be poured and discussed. Who said white wine had to be boring?
10:15am to 11:15am at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Wine Seminar: Old World vs. New World Tasting
Join Bob Bath and Patrick Will of Ex Cellars for an introductory and educational comparative tasting of Old World (Europe) and New World (The Americas) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
12:30pm to 1:30pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Wine Seminar: Blind Tasting
Master Sommeliers Robert Bath and Joe Spellman will teach guests how to use their eyes, nose and palate to determine varietal, region and vintage with red and white wine. Six wines will be presented in a blind tasting format -- audience and hosts alike will try to use their skills to deduce the wines' origins.
2:30pm to 4:00pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $45
Wine Seminar: Super Tuscan Tasting
Join Stefano Benini of Frescobaldi, Aldo Rafanelli of Antinori and J.C. Converse of Kobrand for a tasting of nine of Tuscany's most sought-after wines including Sassicaia, Tassinaia, Solaia, Tignanello, Guado al Tasso, Ornellaia, and Machesi de' Frescobaldi Lamaione. Taste how Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese play their roles in the Super Tuscans.
3:00pm to 4:00pm at La Fonda (limit 75) — $95
Reserve Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
The best wines of the week will be featured as reserve wines from all 90 participating wineries will be poured. A silent auction of 45 rare wine lots will take place during the the tasting. The perfect event to attend before your winery dinner.
4:00pm to 6:30pm at El Dorado Hotel — $75
(Note: The Live Wine Auction will be held in conjuction with the Live Auction & Guest Chef Luncheon earlier in the day.)
7:00pm - , Georg Riedel and Frescobaldi at O’Keeffe Café. This event will sell out so book now. 505.946.1065
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Halibut Fillet with melon kumquat sauce, sautéed baby greens, Pomino Bianco almond sauce
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House-smoked Organic Muscovy Duck Breast, Pomino Nero Risotto, Roasted Red onion, fig, Pinot Noir Reduction
Brunello Beurre Rouge Napped Beef Tenderloin Napoleon, Stacked with wild mushrooms, foie gras croutons, Roasted red & yellow tomato, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Northern New Mexico Apple & Apricot Tart, Shortdough crust, Apple Brandy reduction cream
Saturday Sept 27
Great Chefs of Santa Fe Cooking Demo & Breakfast: Cheryl & Bill Jamison
America's outdoor cooking experts and cookbook authors Cheryl & Bill Jamison will show key techniques in smoking and grilling, discuss the best equipment for your needs, and answer questions about how to get the best results from your outdoor cooking at home. They'll demonstrate recipes and pair Syrah wines with tastes from their best-selling -- and newly updated -- Smoke & Spice.
9:00 am to 11:00 am Santa Fe School of Cooking (limit 40) — $70
Cheryl and Bill Jamison
The Grand Food & Wine Tasting
The Wine Event with All Those Great Restaurants spends another glorious day at The Santa Fe Opera, featuring 60 of Santa Fe's finest restaurants and 90 world-class wineries. The country's premier wine event where you taste great wine in its natural state: with great food!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Santa Fe Opera — $75
- (Park) Parking Passes Available (limit 400) — $10
- No Parking Available Without a Parking Pass
- Free shuttle service from Eldorado (no parking)
- & from De Vargas Mall (with parking) starting at 11:30 am
- No one under 21 admitted (including infants).
Sunday Sept 28
The 10th Annual Gruet Golf Classic
Gruet Winery features six of their wines in a golf scramble. A different sparkling wine is paired with food from a different Santa Fe restaurant every third hole, featuring Anasazi Restaurant, La Plazuela, La Casa Sena, Fuego, El Canon and Rio Chama. Green fee, cart, range balls, logo balls, logo golf shirt, food, wine, prizes for low net and low handicap teams and great Northern New Mexico vistas included.
8:00am Check-in / 8:45am Tee Time at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe — $125
Eileen Richardson
