Tastes of Tassie

the tablehopper | 4:21 pm | January 12, 2009 | Foodie 411

A couple events celebrating Tasmania’s food and wine are happening in San Francisco. Tasmania might be Australia’s adventure playground, but it has become increasingly known for its premium wines, cheeses, seafood, honey and other culinary delights.

First come to the Macy’s Cellar and find out why: join host of the traveling cooking program, Bringing it Home with Laura McIntosh, Laura McIntosh, as she prepares some delicious dishes using the finest Tasmanian produce. Also, Tasmanian wine expert Chuck Hayward from San Francisco’s The Jug Shop will select the perfect wines to pair with her dishes.

To learn more about Tasmania, visit DiscoverTasmania.com.

Then on Sunday the 18th, The Jug Shop will be putting on a tasting of Tasmanian wines from 3pm–5pm. Racy fizz, aromatic and zippy whites, and flavorful pinots will be poured from wineries such as Jansz, Clover Hill, Pirie Estate, Tamar Ridge, Frogmore Creek, Lalla Gully, Spring Vale and Pipers Brook. A little of that famous Tassie cheese is also in the works! Here’s more about Tasmania wine and the event from The Jug Shop website.

Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular weekly e-column about the SF dining scene, “the tablehopper.” Subscribe for free at www.tablehopper.com and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Got news? Email Marcia at taste@sanfrancisco.travel.