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Will Costello, Master Sommelier

´ Loves Tequila, Chablis and Bien Nacido Estate Wines ´ Has 4 Dogs & a Baby on the Way!!! ´ Wife Yvette is astonishingly beautiful ´ Commercial Pilot, motorcycle racer all prior to Wine and Restaurants

Climate and Geography Transverse mountains and uplifted sea floor

LATITUDINAL ZONES OF WINEGROWING

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Vineyards of Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills

Basics of Food & Beverage Pairing

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Create Connections with your theoretical knowledge of

the wines of the world

Recall your knowledge of how to taste wine and assess

structural elements

Apply some basic principles Ask… Why does the pairing work?

FOOD & WINE CONSIDERATIONS

Structure Elements

• Sweetness
• Tannin
• Acidity
• Alcohol

Flavor Elements

• Fruit and Fruit Condition
• Non-Fruit
• Earthiness
• Oak
• Temperature

Taste Elements

• Sweet
• Sour
• Bitter
• Salt
• Umami

BASIC PRINCIPLES

WINE FOOD

Textures

• Fat / Oils / Butter

BASIC PRINCIPLES

EVALUATING THE DISH

• Main ingredients
• Method of

production

• Sauces
• Condiments
• Sides

BASIC PRINCIPLES

MATCH INTENSITY

BASIC PRINCIPLES

IMPORTANT INTERACTIONS

Salt Animal Fat Sugar Spicy Heat

BASIC PRINCIPLES

WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER

BASIC PRINCIPLES

COMPLEMENT OR CONTRAST

COMPLEMENT

Like with Like

(Mirroring)

Structure Flavor Texture Bridging Ingredients Intensity

CONTRAST

Opposites Attract

Structure Flavor Texture

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CLASSIC PAIRINGS

FOOD WINE WHY IT WORKS Foie Gras Sauternes Rich, unctuous wine meets creamy, rich, salty fat Fresh Goat Cheese Sauvignon Blanc High acid cheese meets high acid wine Steak Cabernet Sauvignon Tannin vs protein and fat Sardines Manzanilla Sherry Salt & fish oil can stand up to stronger flavors in wine. Stilton Port Salty cheese vs sweet wine

´ Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay ´ 1973 Own Rooted vines – Clone 4 ´ Roulot Technique ´ Unfined/Unfiltered ´ Aging was sur lie for 16 months in French oak; 27% new. ´ 13% Alc ´ $45 Retail

ARUGULA AND FARRO SALAD WITH PEACHES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup farro* pinch of kosher salt 6 ounces arugula 2 peaches, chopped ¼ cup chives, chopped INSTRUCTIONS Place farro in a medium saucepan with water to cover by at least three inches and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. If using right away, rinse with cold water to cool down. In a medium bowl or a glass jar with a fitted lid, combine all dressing ingredients. Place the arugula, farro, chives, and peaches in a serving bowl and drizzle with enough dressing to lightly coat. Toss gently. Add chopped nuts and/or crumbled cheese, if desired. NOTES *about 2 ¼ cups cooked Dressing: 3 Tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons raw honey ½ teaspoon sea salt a few grinds freshly ground black pepper 5 Tablespoons unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil a sprinkle of chopped or sliced nuts, such as almonds or walnuts (I used Marcona almonds here) a sprinkle of cheese, such as feta, gorgonzola or shaved Manchego, Parmesan or Pecorino (I used shaved Manchego here)

´ Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir ´ Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara ´ 1999 Own Rooted vines – Suitcase Pommard, 115 and 667 ´ Hand harvested at night. 30% Whole Cluster Fermentation. Native yeasts. ´ Unfined/Unfiltered ´ Biodynamic/Organic ´ Aging was sur lie for 16 months in French oak; 40% new. ´ Sandy Soil ´ 13.5% Alc - 3.72 ph ´ $60 Retail

EASY MUSHROOM RAMEN INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ounce dried mushrooms (I prefer porcini) (optional, see

note)*

• 1 shallot (or 1/2 small onion), finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 heads bok choy, chopped (3 cups)
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons miso (use chickpea miso for a soy-free
• ption)
• 2 tablespoons tamari (or coconut aminos for soy-free)
• 5 ounces ramen noodles (preferably whole grain)
• finely chopped green onions + sesame seeds for serving

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