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2024 Cal Poly Winemaker Showcase
Join us for an evening of celebration, innovation, and community at the 2024 Winemaker Showcase!
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Winemaker Showcase presented by Serial Wines and supported by our generous donors listed below will be held Friday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture.
A dedicated group of wine and viticulture students is working diligently to present the annual event, while gaining practical experience in event coordination, networking, marketing, and financial management. As many are aware, the Winemaker Showcase stands as the preeminent student-led fundraising initiative for the department.
This year, we are excited to feature some of our best alumni winemakers, host a grand-tasting style cocktail reception, honor special guest John Couch, and announce the launch of the Cal Poly Wine Research Initiative during our four-course seated dinner event & auction.
Program Agenda:
4:00 - 5:45 PM Registration, Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, and Silent Auction in the Lohr Family Winery Building
5:45 - 6:00 PM Transition to the E.J. Gallo Winery and Family Building
6:00 - 10:00 PM Dinner, Program, and Live Auction in the Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
Featured Wineries at the Cocktail Reception
Archery Summit
Cal Poly Students
Chamisal
Center of Effort Wines
Copain Wines
Couch Family Wines
Crux Winery
El ViƱero
Field Recordings
Gallo
J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
JUSTIN
Lady of Sunshine
Linne Calodo
Norris Wines
Scar of the Sea
Sculpterra
Serial Wines
The Wine Group
Torch Cellars
Villa San-Juliette
Our dinner menu is as follows:
COCKTAIL HOUR TRAY PASSED HORS D' OEUVRES
TARTE
French Onion Soup Puff Pastry Bite, Gruyere, Caramelized Onion, Thyme Dust
MEATBALL
Hearst Beef Meatballs, Roasted Tomato Emulsion, Gremolata, Mini Fork
AVOCADO TOAST
Avocado Toast, Black Sesame, Ninja Radish, Cherry Tomato, Local Hot Sauce
SHRIMP
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Jalapeno, Charred Pineapple Salsa
PLATED DINNER
I.
BABE FARMS LITTLE GEM WEDGE
Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Manzanilla Olives, Watermelon Radish, Persian Cucumber,
Toasted Breadcrumbs, Black Sesame Tahini Green Goddess Vinaigrette
Mini Individual Baguettes, Whipped Herbed Butter Rounds
Paired With 2021 Presqu'ile Reserve Chardonnay
Winemaker: Mike Chase
II.
THYME & GOAT CHEESE ARANCINI
Spiced Tomato Emulsion, Gremolata, Pistachio Crumble, Herb Sprouts
Paired With 2021 Pahlemeyer Merlot
Winemaker: Katie Vogt
III.
RED WINE & GARDEN HERB BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Roquefort Potatoes, Agrodolce, Herb Bouquet
VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:
THYME & LEMON CAULIFLOWER STEAK
Cumin Roasted Carrots & Baby Red Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas,
Balsamic, Agrodolce
Paired With 2019 Daou Reserve Eye of the Falcon Magnums
Winemaker: Mikee Mott
IV.
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
Brushed Berry Coulis, Toffee Crumble
Paired With 2020 Sextant Astrolabe
Winemaker: Alex Frost
We hope you will consider supporting the program 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 Cal Poly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, tax ID #20-4927897. All, or a portion of your gift may be tax deductible. If you are interested in showing your support, please contact CPwinemakershowcase@calpoly.edu for our sponsorship forms and information.
*Please note that all credit card fees will be covered by purchaser*
