Welcome
We are excited to announce that the 2022 Winemaker Showcase will be held in person on Friday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the new JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture.
An incredible team of wine and viticulture students are working tirelessly, gaining hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and budget management, to bring you this annual event in-person for the first time since 2020. As you may know, the Winemaker Showcase serves as the largest student-run fundraiser for the department. We invite you to join us in our efforts to raise funds for students in the Wine and Viticulture Department to continue to enhance their Learn by Doing education.
Our dinner menu is as followed:
COCKTAIL HOUR
TRAY PASSED
Avocado Toast, Radish Matchstick, Lemon Zest
Bacon Wrapped Date, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze
Arancini, Fried Risotto Ball, Mozzarella, Red Pepper Almond Romesco
PLATED DINNER
FIRST
Savory Tartelette
Golden Puff Pastry, Mushroom Duxelles,
Caramelized Onion, Leek Soubise
Paired With 2018 Chamisal Vineyards Califa Chardonnay
Winemaker: Brianne Engles
SECOND
Garnet and Golden Beet Salad
Warm Honey Chevre, Tender Greens,
Spiced Pecans, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Paired With 2018 Lucas and Lewellen Goodchild Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Megan McGrath Gates
and
2019 GrayPez Wines Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Anie Pesynski
THIRD
CAB Oak Grilled Petit Tenderloin
Roasted Shallot Demi-Glace Brown Butter Potato Puree Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Confit
Paired With 2019 Postmark Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker: Katie Povah
FOURTH
Dark Chocolate Mousse Dome
6:00 - 7:00 PM Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, and Silent Auction in the Lohr Family Winery Building
7:00 - 7:15 PM Transition to the E.J. Gallo Winery and Family Building
7:15 - 10:00 PM Dinner, Program, and Live Auction in the Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
We hope you will consider supporting the program this year through a charitable cash donation, sponsorship and/or in-kind gift of item(s) for our live or silent auction. Donations are managed by the nonprofit 501-c-3, the Cal Poly Foundation, tax ID #20-4927897. All, or a portion of your gift, may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. If you are interested in showing your support, please contact CPwinemakershowcase@calpoly.edu for our sponsorship forms and information.
