2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting February 18, 2012

What makes a wine collector? Well just about anyone who stores a bottle they plan on opening in the future for that special occasion. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC), the largest competition of American Wines in the World, is the ideal place to experience a refreshing new educational look at wine and food pairing. Scrutinized by a contingent of professional wine judges, the Public Tasting is your chance to experience new and exciting award winning wines with a group of friends at the Annual Public
Tasting held February 18, 2012 at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. The tasting will feature thousands of the country’s finest wineries and their awarded wines, along with a truly exceptional spread of gourmet fare. Unpretentious and fun, this popular event encourages everyone to come together, learn about many new wines and enjoy a dream fulfilling new wine experience.

Your palate will thank you as you meander through more than 300 wineries pouring their sophisticated award winning wines at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting. The tickets are affordable; $50 through the stocking stuffer program through December 31, 2011, and $65 after January 1, 2012 when purchased in advance from www.winejudging.com. The Public Tasting is always a sold out event, so don’t wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets; admittance, if still available the day of the Tasting, is $80 at the door.

The SFCWC Public Tasting provides a wide array of delectable varietals and victuals that can be enjoyed while gazing at the sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and the San Francisco Bay. Gourmet food website www.SavorCalifornia.com provides delicious hand-crafted creations from premier artisan food purveyors, including artisan breads, savory meats, exotic oils, hand crafted cheeses, delicious desserts, floral jams, sumptuous sauces, and other fabulous creations provided by the California Culinary Academy.

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