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 Lori
Narlock
Lori Narlock is the author of Small
Plates, Perfect Wines; The Wine Lover’s Guide to the Wine Country and The
Food Lover’s Companion to the Napa Valley. She co-authored smoothies;
wraps; and Cocktail Food. She has
also ghostwritten books including the Il Fornaio
Pasta Book and the Cakebread
Cellars Cookbook.
Lori Narlock
Spring Celebration with Kendall Jackson Wines
San Mateo (class# SM0222)
Fri., February 22 at 6:30 PM
 $50
Lori Narlock
Spring Celebration with Kendall Jackson Wines
Blackhawk (class# BH0328)
Fri., March 28 at 6:30 PM
$50
 Peter Marks
Curator of Wine,
COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the
Arts
Napa Peter Marks is one of only 18 Americans to hold the prestigious Master
of Wine (MW) title, the highest level of educational achievement recognized
internationally by the wine industry. He is also the first American
to receive the Madame Bollinger Foundation Award, which is bestowed
upon the MW candidate with the highest tasting score. Before joining
COPIA, Peter was the chief wine merchant at wine.com and for 15 years
prior, he was the director of wine at Draeger’s.
Peter Marks
Food & Wine Pairing Sensory Exercise
Blackhawk (class# BH0312)
Wed., March 12 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
$65
Peter Marks
Food & Wine Pairing Sensory Exercise
San Mateo (class# SM0402)
Wed., April 2 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
$65
Peter will guide you through a tasting of five different wines (sparkling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and dessert) along
with a tasting plate of food (e.g. salt, lemon, cheese, chocolate)
to discover the essentials of wine and food pairing that will make
you an expert!
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 A.J. Rathbun
A.J. Rathbun is the author of Good
Spirits, Party Drinks! and Want.
He is a senior editor in Amazon.com’s Kitchen store. He earned his
MFA in creative writing from Western Michigan University and his
previous jobs include bartending, directing the poetry program at
the Seattle Art Museum and co-editing LitRag.
A.J. Rathbun
Good Spirits: Cocktails Shaken and Served with a Twist
San Mateo (class# SM0314)
CLOSEDFri., March 14 at 6:30 PM
A light snack will be provided.
$50
You will learn a variety of mixology skills, including shaking,
muddling and garnishing, and also learn how to throw a successful party!
 Evan Goldstein
Vice President of Global Brand Education
Beam Wine Estates
HealdsburgEvan Goldstein was the eighth
American and youngest ever at the time to pass the Master Sommelier
examination, the highest level of achievement recognized internationally
by the wine industry. He has been nominated four times for a James
Beard award and has authored and contributed to several books, including
Perfect Pairings.
Joyce Goldstein
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Evan and Joyce Goldstein
Perfect Pairings of Food and Wine
San Mateo (class# SM0320)
Thu., March 20 at 6:30 PM
$65
Explore three varietals of wine, learn which foods pair well with
them and enjoy tastings of food and wine partners.
Evan and Joyce Goldstein
Perfect Pairings of Food and Wine
Blackhawk (class# BH0403)
Thu., April 3 at 6:30 PM
$65
Explore three varietals of wine, learn which foods pair well with
them and enjoy tastings of food and wine partners.
 Dominick Chirichillo
Founder and Winemaker
Domenico Wines
San CarlosDominick Chirichillo, a self-taught award-winning winemaker, founded
Domenico Wines in 2004. It is one of the newest and fastest growing
family-owned artisan wineries in the United States. Dominick was first
introduced to the art when he was two years old at his father’s and
grandfather’s wine press. Since his first release in 2005, Domenico
Wines has earned 124 medals. Today, the winery offers 22 hand-crafted
wines, including several Cal-Italia varietals.
Erin Maffit
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Dominick Chirichillo & Erin Maffit
Domenico Wine Dinner
San Mateo (class# SM0411)
Fri., April 11 at 6:30 PM
$55
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