Spend an afternoon exploring and refining your culinary sensory awareness. During this class, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. You’ll come away with some basic templates to operate from to help you put food and wine together. You’ll also have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen, whether you’re dining at a restaurant or in your own home. The minimum age requirement is 21.

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Central to the story of Pinot Noir’s steady rise in California has been the improbable ascent of Kosta Browne, a small Sonoma winery, started more than a decade ago by two waiters who pooled their tips so they could make wine. Since 2002 Kosta Browne has been wowing the wine world with delicious wines, especially Pinot Noir and in 2011 earned the highly coveted Wine Spectator wine of the year award. Ramekins is pleased to welcome Kosta Browne Winery, Dan Kosta and Chef John Ash for an unforgettable evening to honor the art of food and wine pairing at its very best.

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https://www.ramekins.com/class-calendar/all-classes?eventId=511&task=event_register&type=reg_options

Spend an afternoon exploring and refining your culinary sensory awareness. During this class, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. You’ll come away with some basic templates to operate from to help you put food and wine together. You’ll also have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen, whether you’re dining at a restaurant or in your own home.

Dried Fava Bean Soup with Sumac and Smoked Olive Oil
Warm Chicory Salad with Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta Vinaigrette
Steak au Poivre with Julia Child’s Potatoes Provencal
Apple and Walnut Brown Butter Cake with Tangerine Caramel Sauce

Over two days, you’ll have the chance to intimately explore the now-legendary foods and wines of California’s Wine Country:

• Utilize the bounty of California’s ingredients, including the produce, cheeses, meats, and seafood that have helped define “California cuisine.”
• Prepare signature dishes using a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling, slow roasting, braising, and more.
• Study in depth some of the special wines from California that have helped shape the region’s cuisine.
• Learn more about the fundamentals of food and wine pairing.
• Visit artisan purveyors and wineries to gain a deeper insight into the special people who help make California such a beloved culinary destination.

To register, call 707-967-2328.