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Written by Simi Forage
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Monday, 02 March 2009 00:00 |
Forage: to seek, rummage, hunt; to wander or go in search of provisions.
HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, Simi winery will partner with some of Sonoma County's finest farms and artisanal food producers to premiere Simi Spring Forage: a Sonoma County Wine & Food Adventure, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 2009. Simi Forage, a bi-annual event, is designed to invoke the rich bounty and diversity of Sonoma County--from sea, farm and vineyard to kitchen, table and glass--complete with a hands-on forage pizza cook-off.
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The Simi Spring Forage weekend kicks off Friday evening with a reception, local artisanal farmer presentations and a tasting menu featuring fresh, seasonal, regional foods and artisanal products perfectly paired with Simi wines. Saturday morning begins with breakfast at the local artisan bakery, followed by a foraging trip to the Healdsburg Farmers' Market. From there, guests will be transported to regional farms and a vineyard for tours, tastings and a country picnic lunch. At day's end, all will return to the winery for hands-on preparation--composing the day's foraged ingredients to create individually-inspired pizzas.
Simi Spring Forage will take place the first weekend in May in conjunction with the season opening of the Healdsburg Farmers' Market, and Simi Fall Forage will take place the last weekend in September in conjunction with Sonoma County Farm Trails' "Weekend Along Farm Trails." By bringing together artisanal farms and producers with guest participants, Simi Forage will highlight the community spirit of Sonoma County's sustainable farming practices and lifestyle.
SIMI SPRING FORAGE SCHEDULE
Friday, May 1, 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reception, Demos, Wine & Food Pairing, Tasting Menu
Reception and introduction to Simi Spring Forage weekend, farm and artisan presentations, and a wine and food tasting menu with Simi Winemaker Steve Reeder and Chef Eric Lee. The presenters include: Hector's Honey, Sonoma County Poultry's Liberty Ducks, goat cheese from Pug's Leap Farm, and oysters from the area's premier oyster company.
Saturday, May 2, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Breakfast, Foraging, Tours, Lunch and Pizza Cook-Off
Breakfast and demo at the Costeaux French Bakery on Healdsburg Square--a local favorite.
Forage shopping excursion at the Healdsburg Farmers' Market--first of the season (Simi Forage "greenbucks" will be provided).
Forage outing--farm tours: orchard tour and olive oil tasting at Dry Creek Olive Company, orchard tour and peach Bellinis at Dry Creek Peach Farm, country picnic and vineyard ramble at Simi's Las Amigas Vineyard with an exclusive block tasting of the Simi Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Afternoon break for guests to refresh at the hotel before meeting back at Simi where all are invited to dig into the foraged provisions to prepare for the great pizza cook-off and feast. Prizes will be awarded for the most brilliant foraged topping combinations!
Only 20 spots available! The special premiere Simi Forage weekend price of $500 per person includes Friday food and wine pairing menu, and Saturday breakfast, forage activities--including farmers market "greenbucks"--transportation for day's activities, vineyard lunch and evening pizza cook-off feast--plus, a Forage Gift Basket filled with regional goodies. (Price does not include accommodations or transportation to/from Healdsburg. Must be 21 or older.)
Simi Fall Forage
Simi Fall Forage will be held in conjunction with Sonoma County Farm Trails' "Weekend Along Farm Trails," September 25-27, 2009. Simi Fall Forage programs and meals will be offered a la carte:
Friday Evening Kick-Off Celebration for "Sonoma County Weekend Along Farm Trails." Price: $25 per person (includes wine and appetizers). Artisanal farmers and producers from each Sonoma County area will present a sampling of the bounty of Sonoma County and offer their goods for market sale. Proceeds from this event will benefit Farm Trails.
Saturday and Sunday hands-on artisanal farmers/producers workshops. Price: $50 per person.
Saturday Evening Fall Forage Feast. Price: $100 per person--fabulous tasting menu composed of and representing the abundance of Sonoma County artisanal farmers and producers paired with Simi wines.
It's all about sharing the diversity of Sonoma County...Simi remains devoted to producing wines that carry the stamp of the land. Simi wines will always reflect the vineyards where they are grown and the care with which they are made--expressing complex, evocative fruit flavors with remarkable regional character that demonstrates the attention each wine receives from vine to bottle.
For more information, visit the Simi website at www.simiwinery.com. To reserve, please contact Brandy Frei at
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or 707.473.3221.
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