Chateau Ste. Michelle announces 2009 Culinary Events

Woodinville, Wash.

The culinary team at Chateau Ste. Michelle is pleased to present its 2009 chef dinners. Join our talented chefs for these specially themed dinners that will be showcased with award winning wines from the Ste. Michelle portfolio.

Winter in Tuscany
Saturday, January 31 at 7p.m.
Warm up an otherwise chilly winter evening with chef Scott Harberts and his creative Tuscan menu. Paired with wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle and Italian partner Antinori, this dinner will warm your soul and have you dreaming of the Tuscan sun. $115 per person (plus tax), reservations required

Valentine’s with John Sarich
Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14 at 7p.m.
Two dates to choose from! Join us for Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Annual Valentine’s Dinner hosted by Culinary Director, John Sarich. John and the team will create a menu for the romantic in all of us. Space is very limited. $115 per person (plus tax), reservations required

Basque in the Glow
Friday, March 20 at 7p.m.
Join Chef Kurt Olson as he takes you on a culinary trip to the Basque region, which straddles the border of northern Spain and southern France. This unique cuisine is sure to please as Kurt explores one of Europe’s truly hidden culinary treasures.
$115 per person (plus tax), reservations required

America: the bold, the innovative, the delicious…
Saturday, April 11 at 7p.m.
In the spirit that created jazz, blue jeans and chocolate chip cookies, we invite you to celebrate the bold flavors and ingenuity that continues to evolve into modern American cuisine. Chef Kim Marshall will lasso the Chateau’s most spirited wines to complement this lively cuisine. From gastronomic classics to contemporary twists, from one dish into several regional versions, from many cultures to one delicious melting pot… from sea to shining sea. $115 per person (plus tax), reservations required

Springtime in Provence
Saturday, May 23 at 7p.m.
Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom has always loved the foods from the southeastern French region of Provence and she will create a menu highlighting this culinary hot spot. Wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle will be paired with the simple yet elegant flavors of this magical region.
$115 per person (VRC member price $100) plus tax, reservations required

All events will take place at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery:
14111 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
For reservations, call 1.800.267.6793

Chateau Ste. Michelle Events
Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the top visitor’s destinations in the Seattle area, receiving some 300,000 visitors annually. The winery hosts a popular summer concert series, wine tasting classes and chef dinners, and is a renowned destination for private corporate events. More than a venue, Chateau Ste. Michelle is an unforgettable wine and food experience complemented by impeccable service and elegant surroundings. Culinary Director John Sarich and Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom are dedicated to showcasing food and wine from the Northwest and offering an unparalleled culinary experience as part of each event at the winery.

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For further information:
Jennifer Kang
(425) 415-3336
jennifer.kang@ste-michelle.com