It’s Okay to Wine

the tablehopper | 11:04 am | May 14, 2008 | Foodie 411

Uncorked! Wine Festival, in partnership with COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food, & the Arts, will take place on Saturday, May 17th, 1pm–6pm. Enjoy the ambience of the waterfront and entertainment along Beach Street and throughout Ghirardelli Square’s courtyards while you taste over 100 varietals from 50+ Northern California wineries.

Participating wineries include B.R. Cohn Winery, Brassfield Estate Winery, Etude Winery, Stags’ Leap Winery, St. Clement Vineyards, Beringer Vineyards, Naumann Vineyards, TAZ Vineyards, Hook and Ladder Winery, Quivira Vineyards & Winery, Rutherford Ranch Winery, Chateau Souverain, Chateau St. Jean, Oberon and more.       

Experience chef demonstrations, wine education seminars, and gourmet food sampling. Check out a pastry demonstration by recent Top Chef contestant Marisa Churchill at 1:30pm (advanced reservations needed).

The event is free and open to the public, however, tickets are required to participate in wine tasting. Tickets are $40 in advance for unlimited tasting and a Ghirardelli Square logo wine glass ($45 at the door). Tickets are available at www.GhirardelliSQ.com.   

• 900 North Point, 415-775-5500. 

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