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.

2023 Winemaker Showcase Table of Ten

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