The Inn at Spanish Bay magnificently transforms into one of the most lavish celebrations of food and wine in the country. The entire property will be host to the grand kick off party for the First Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Stroll through the Inn and enjoy delicacies from 20 of the weekend's top chefs while you work your way through over 200 wines from 125 of the world's top producers like Silver Oak, Far Niente, Kistler, Pisoni, Kosta Browne, Penfolds, Veuve Clicquot, Moët Chandon, and Lynch Bages just to name a few. An event you simply can't miss. What a magnificent way to start the weekend.

]]> Join Jorge Ordoñez: A man who Robert Parker twice named Wine Personality of the Year and "one of the most influential people in wine in the past 20 years." This human dynamo has been responsible for reinvigorating the excitement over Spanish wines around the world. His impressive portfolio of 130 wines from an astounding 40 wineries represents some of the best Spain has to offer. Join us as we take a tour through Spain tasting some of the most sought after Spanish wines with one of the most educated men on the subject, Mr. Jorge Ordoñez.

]]> Shea Vineyard has been considered by many to be the grand cru vineyard of Oregon, producing some of the most spectacular pinot noir fruit. First planted in the late 1980's, 19 unique wineries now make wine from the 140 acre vineyard. It has been said that the wines can be uniquely identified by both the red and black fruit characteristics that are found in the wine. Join some of the premier winemakers from the Shea Vineyard in a tasting of some of the most spectacular wines from Oregon today.

]]> Join five of the world's leading female winemakers for unique perspective on the world of winemaking. They will not only showcase their award winning wines, but also give unprecedented access into the world of winemaking as a woman.

]]> In 1982, Sir Peter Michael established the Peter Michael winery on a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges that form the western face of Mount St. Helena in Sonoma County. From the beginning the wine growing philosophy was modeled on the French tradition infused with a few modern influences. The philosophy of the winery is irrevocably purist - whatever the vineyard gives becomes the wine. Winemaking serves exclusively to preserve the quintessential character, flavor and personality of each vineyard so as to convey a sense of place, or "terroir." Only premium hillside vineyard fruit is selected for Peter Michael wines. Each wine is a single-vineyard bottling representing the unique characteristics of its site. Peter Michael's award winning Chardonnays have received some of the highest marks. Robert Parker called the 2004 La Carriere, "Corton Charlemagne on steroids." Join us for a remarkable tour through the prolific Chardonnays of Sir Peter Michael.

]]> Miller has succeeded by getting in on the ground floor of a number of culinary tremors that metamorphosed into trends and then passed into general acceptance. Mesquite grilling: Miller was among the first to harness the wood smoke when he opened his first restaurant, Fourth Street Grill, in Berkeley in 1979. Third-world cuisine: the dishes at this 1981 Santa Fe Bar and Grill in Berkeley were "exclusively non-European," venturing to Latin America and the Caribbean for inspiration. Southwestern: when he moved to Santa Fe and conceived Coyote Cafe in 1987, he joined other chefs in defining an American regional cuisine. And don't forget Western: Miller's big-budget 1991 production, Red Sage, in Washington, D.C., pays homage to a region that embodies an America ideal that's not "European, Asian or Spanish." His restaurants have been recognized with national acclaim and have been awarded The Ivy Award, Food Arts' 'Silver Spoon', Esquire's 'Best New Restaurant' in 1992 for Red Sage, James Beard's 'Best Southwest Chef' and others.

]]> One of America's best-known chefs, cookbook authors, and cooking teachers, Jacques Pépin has published 25 cookbooks and hosted nine acclaimed public television cooking series. Pépin's latest book, a visual biography entitled Chez Jacques: Traditions and Rituals of a Cook, was published in April 2007. His most personal book to date, it contains 100 of his favorite recipes, showcases his art and his essays on food history and cooking, and includes stunning photographs of him enjoying life with family and friends. It follows his best-selling memoir, The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen, which was published in hardcover in 2003 and in paperback in 2004.

"Fast Food My Way" produced by KQED-TV in San Francisco, is Pépin's most recent PBS-TV series (2004), with a companion cookbook. A follow-up series and cookbook, both entitled "More Fast Food My Way," will debut in 2008. Also on the horizon is the re-release of a 1997 KQED series featuring Pépin's renowned cooking techniques. Updated and renamed "The Complete Pépin," is scheduled to air via national broadcast on public television stations beginning fall of 2007.

]]> Join Roy Yamaguchi & Yoichi Saito from Roy's, and Charles Phan from the Slanted Door in San Francisco, for a four course experience that is sure to excite your taste buds. Each course paired with celebrated wines from around the world that match the intense & complex flavors of this fare.

]]> Join Andrew Carmellini from A Voce in New York, Todd English from Olives, Arturo Moscoso from Pèppoli at Pebble Beach, and Gina DePalma, pastry chef for Babbo in New York for a four course lunch that brings the finest Italy has to offer, straight to your table. All paired with a decadent selection of wines from Antinori.

]]> Join Susan Spicer from Bayona and HerbSaint in New Orleans, Mark Gaier and Clark Fraiser from Arrows in Maine for a four course lunch that will give you a culinary tour around the coastal United States. Each Course will be paired with premier California wines.

]]> Join Daniel Humm from Eleven Madison Park in New York, Hubert Keller from Fleur de Lys in San Francisco, and Ressul Rassallat from Club XIX at Pebble Beach for a four course trip through France. Each course will be paired with phenomenal French wines.

]]> Just above the quaint town of St. Helena in the Napa Valley lies the steep slopes of Spring Mountain which is home to such graceful reds as Pride Mountain Vineyard, Marston Family Vineyard, Schweiger Vineyards, Sherwin Family Vineyards, and more. Its high elevation matched with the added bonus of the cool pacific air from Chalk Hill helps to create wines with both power and finesse. Cabernet from this mountain is known for its soft tannins, strong fruit flavors, and relatively low acidity. Spring Mountain's climate is very different from that of the floor of Napa Valley. The elevated wine region is less affected by fog leading to the development of full bodied red grapes. Join us for a comprehensive tasting of some of the best wines from Spring Mountain and learn what makes this specific area so very special.

]]> Pax is known for some of the most voluptuous Syrahs in production. Pax's mission statement is simple, "To produce reference point Syrah based wines that are indicative of where they are grown." It has been said that the winery doesn't have a particular style, rather they focus on what the vineyard and the fruit will deliver. Pax Mahle's wines have been revered in the wine world. His old world approach to winemaking includes organic farming, foot-crushing the grapes, natural fermentations and absolutely no fining or filtering. Join us as we taste through 10 different Syrahs from his most current release, each a perfect, hedonistic reflection of the raw fruit.

]]> Dubbed the "First Lady of Wine", by Robert Parker, and "The Wine Diva of Napa, by Time Magazine, Heidi Peterson Barrett has redefined the ultra premium wine market in California. In 1988 she left Buehler to become a freelance winemaker. Only one week later she joined Gustav Dalle Valle, where she helped to put the Dalle Valle winery on the map, creating some incredibly powerful cabernets including the famed "Maya". In only four short years she received two perfect 100 point scores from Robert Parker for the '92 & '93 vintages of Maya. Her work with Screaming Eagle started in 1992 where she also received two perfect 100 point scores for the '92 & '97 vintages. Since 1988 she has created a client list of perfection. She is currently winemaker for La Sirena, Amuse Bouche, Revana Family, Jones Family Vineyards, Barbour Vineyards, Paradigm Winery, and Lamborn Family. She is consulting winemaker for Kenzo Estate, Terrano, and Meyer Family. Other past clients include Screaming Eagle, Showket Vineyards, Grace Family, Vineyard 29, and Hartwell/Grace Vineyards. Join us for a remarkably rare tasting of a selection of these wines with the "First Lady of Wine" herself, Heidi Peterson Barrett.

]]> Thomas Keller, one of the most inventive American chefs working today, is as renowned for his well-honed culinary skills as he is for his ability to establish a restaurant that's both relaxed yet exciting. In 2001, Keller was named "America's Best Chef" by Time Magazine and World Master of Culinary Arts by a panel of international judges at the Wedgwood Awards. He was the 2004 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Food Allergy Initiative. He has collected many accolades within the last decade, including consecutive "Best Chef" awards from the James Beard Foundation, the first chef ever to achieve this honor. In 2003, The French Laundry was at the top of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" list published by London based Restaurant Magazine. In 2004, Per Se was honored with a 4-star rating from the New York Times; and has since been heralded in top publications such as Gourmet, Food and Wine, and New York Magazine. Per Se was also deemed "Best new restaurant of the year" by Restaurant Magazine. The Michelin Guide New York City gave per se its most prestigious recognition, a three star rating, in both 2006 and 2007. The French Laundry was additionally awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide San Francisco for 2007, making Thomas Keller the only American-born Chef to hold multiple three star ratings. Chef Keller now has eight restaurant properties in the United States. In addition to The French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon, branches of Bouchon and Bouchon Bakery opened in Las Vegas in 2004. In early 2006, Bouchon Bakery opened at the Time Warner Center in New York City. Most recently, Ad Hoc, a casual dining establishment inspired by the comfort food Keller enjoyed growing up, opened in Yountville, California.

]]> In 1995, Ripert earned a four star rating from the New York Times, and has subsequently been praised in magazines such as Gourmet, Food Arts, the Wine Spectator, W, and Elle. In 1997, GQ named Le Bernardin the best restaurant in America. It continues to receive critical acclaim for its food and service, including being recognized by the Zagat Guide as the "Best Food" in New York City for the past four consecutive years. In 1998, the James Beard Foundation named Le Bernardin Outstanding Restaurant of the Year, and Eric Ripert Top Chef in New York City then in 1999 they received the Outstanding Service Award. In the Michelin Guide NYC 2006, Ripert's Le Bernardin was one of four NYC restaurants to be awarded the maximum 3 Michelin stars for excellence in cuisine. This year, the Beard Foundation named Ripert Outstanding Chef in the United States.

]]> An evening with Relais & Chateaux... Join celebrity chefs from Relais & Châteaux restaurants, Jean Joho from Everest in Chicago, Charlie Trotter from Charlie Trotter in Chicago, Michel Richard from Citronelle in Washington DC, and Belinda Leong, pastry chef for Gary Danko in San Francisco for an unforgettable epicurean experience. Each course will be paired with some of the weekend's most exclusive wines.

]]> By far, the Rare Wine Auction at Pebble Beach Food & Wine will be the most exclusive event of the weekend. Set at The Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach, join six chefs including: Thomas Keller, Michelin three-star chef from French Laundry, Eric Ripert, Michelin three-star chef from Le Bernardin in New York, Alain Passard Michelin three-star chef of L'Arpége in Paris, and David Kinch, Michelin Two Star Chef of Manrasa in Los Gatos, for a once in a lifetime culinary experience paired with the most exclusive wines of the weekend. During dinner, partake in an exclusive internationally attended rare wine auction happening in front of your very eyes. Bid against an international audience while enjoying the finest food and wine pairing the weekend has to offer. Seating is very limited.

]]> If you like fruit forward, intense wines, this is your tasting. Today's hot Zinfandels, which originated from the old world Primitivo grape, have been responsible for an increase in sales for Crest Whitening strips. Join us as we taste through ten of the top- rated Zinfandels today.

]]> Dr. Ernst Loosen has been credited for returning German Rieslings to their formal glory, that of one of the greatest white wines on earth. Discover the true range of Riesling with perhaps one of the greatest known producers today. The 200 year old family estate currently produces some of the finest examples of this old world grape. Join us, as we taste through the entire range of Riesling with one of the world's most renowned winemakers, from Urziger Wurzgarten Kabinett to Spatlese, to Auslese, to Beerenauslese to Eiswien, to the mother of sweetness, Trockenbeerenauslese.

]]> The PlumpJack Winery's Estate Vineyard, founded in 1881, is nestled in the nape of the Vaca Mountain range on the eastern side of the Napa Valley. The main winery building, which is still in use, was completed in 1883. Vineyards have covered the Oakville site since the late 1800s. Despite their century plus heritage, modern technology has placed Plumpjack in the media more and more. Plumpjack was one of the pioneers to move to the Stelvin closure system, otherwise known as a screwcap, for their $100 plus Cabernet Sauvignons. Debate has been rampant over which is better. On one hand, a screwcap prevents corked wine, which can be as much as 15% of a vintage. On the other hand, will the wine age as well as if it had a cork. You decide. Join us for a luxurious and educational tasting of five vintages of Plumpjack from both cork and screwcap.

]]> Dan Kosta and Michael Browne believe that every wine should be flat out bursting with flavor. This is apparent due to the rave reviews this winery has experienced in the last few years. Becoming another of California's famed cult Pinot Noirs, Kosta Browne has received between 93 and 98 points on their 2004 vintage. While their wines have become very difficult to find, you have to look no further. Join us for a comprehensive tasting of 10 of California's most recent cult Pinot Noir... Kosta Browne.

]]> One of the culinary world's most celebrated figures, Tom Colicchio is Bravo TV's head judge on "Top Chef."

During Tom's tenure as executive chef of Mondrian, Food & Wine magazine selected him as one of the top ten "Best New Chefs" in the United States and The New York Times awarded the restaurant three stars. In July of 1994, Tom, along with partner Danny Meyer, opened Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood. In 1996, Ruth Reichl of The New York Times awarded Gramercy Tavern and Tom Colicchio three stars noting that Tom was "cooking with extraordinary confidence, creating dishes characterized by bold flavors and unusual harmonies." Tom's cooking at Gramercy has earned consistent recognition. After three nominations for James Beard's Best Chef New York Award, he finally won it in 2000. One year later, and one block south of Gramercy Tavern, Tom opened Craft. Soon thereafter, in July 2001, William Grimes, The New York Times reviewer, awarded Craft with three stars naming it "a vision of food heaven."

In addition to Gramercy Tavern, Craft, Craftbar, and 'wichcraft in New York City, Tom opened Craftsteak at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in July 2002. Craftsteak New York opened in May 2006, followed by Craft Dallas in June. In March 2007, Craft LA opened in Century City.

]]> One of the most decorated, respected, and charismatic chefs in the world, Todd English has enjoyed a staggering amount of accolades during his remarkable career. His accomplishments include recognition by several of the food industry's most prestigious publications, establishing one of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation, publishing three critically acclaimed cookbooks, and being recognized as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People."

Todd is currently the chef and owner of Olives in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Olives opened in April of 1989 as a 50-seat storefront restaurant. It has drawn national and international applause for English's interpretive rustic Mediterranean cuisine. Olives now occupies a larger space down the street from its original location in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In recent years, English has established Olives as one of the most prestigious names in the nation by opening other locations around the world: Olives New York in the W Hotel in Union Square, Olives Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Olives DC in the heart of Washington, DC, Olives Aspen at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, and Olives Tokyo which opened in the spring of 2003 in the new Roppongi Hills development.

]]> The Grand Tasting Tent at Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the most spectacular opportunity to enjoy over 300 wines from 200 of the world's most prestigious wineries. This is a must do experience for anyone who loves food and wine. Guests will have an unprecedented opportunity to interact with 16 of the weekend's celebrity chefs while they prepare delectable hors d'oeuvres for their enjoyment just feet away. There will be opportunities for book signings, and photo sessions with some of the weekend's chefs.

]]> Join five of the world's Top Master Sommeliers for one of the most fun and educational tastings of the weekend. Watch, learn, and participate as you join these sommeliers in a quest to determine the secret wines. Taste and watch how the pro's use the nose, the palette, and the process of the elimination to determine the country, the region, the varietal, and even the vintage of each wine.

]]> Silver Oak is perhaps one of the most widely known Californian wines in the world. Started in the early 70's, Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer had a dream to create a Cabernet Sauvignon with a style all its own, one that didn't showcase the typically hard and tannic characteristics of a wine that needed to be aged. Rather, they wanted to create a wine that had fully developed flavors and a velvety soft texture that could be enjoyed upon its release. Silver Oak proudly makes two, distinctly different Cabernet's; one from Napa Valley and the other from Alexander Valley. Join us as we taste through five vintages from each of these world class wines.

]]> When Eddie & Jane Pisoni purchased a 280 acre horse ranch in 1979, they had no idea their son Gary would one day turn it into one of the most revered Pinot Noir growing sites in the world. Without a water source, Gary Pisoni planted his first Pinot Noir grapes in 1982. He would drive a water truck from the bottom of the valley to the 1300 ft. elevated vineyard site to irrigate the original vines. He drilled five wells between 1986 and 1989 before finally achieving success in 1991. Taking a risk, he planted own-rooted vines, rather than the typical phylloxera-resistant rootstock. He felt this would generate an intensity of fruit that would otherwise be impossible to achieve. His bet paid off. The Pisoni Vineyard supplies their fruit to some of the best Pinot Noir producers in the country including their very own, Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir. Join us as we taste through every vintage of the boldly intense fruit-forward Pisoni Estate 1998 through 2006 with Gary Pisoni himself.

]]> What some consider being the pinnacle of California cult wine, Harlan Estate has set the bar extremely high in the Napa Valley. The Harlan family established the vineyard in 1984. It took years before they released their first vintage in 1990, which would characterize the birth of a legend. The wines, which have received countless accolades, are among the most exclusive in the world. Robert Levy, director of winemaking, makes sure that each grape is hand-selected and de-stemmed before undergoing whole-berry fermentation. The liquid gold is then set in a combination of oak and steel tanks and then undergoes extended maceration, which gives the wine an over-the-top intensity and concentration. Join us for a tasting through ten vintages of one of the most exclusive wines on the market today.

]]> The fabled Shafer Hillside Select started its road to glory in 1978. John Shafer recalls how many individuals would comment on how "soft" the wine was and would ask "how much Merlot is blended in here?" "None.", he replied. Shafer Hillside Select is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The vines, which sit on the rugged hillside vineyard blocks of the Stags Leap District Estate, exemplify the richness and suppleness of the fruit. Fans know Shafer Hillside Select for its soft velvety tannins, which they consider to be the hallmark of Stags Leap District Cabernet. Join us for an unparalleled journey through 10 vintages of this award winning wine.

]]> Within months of opening, the famed Restaurant Gary Danko received the highest accolades possible from both San Francisco daily newspapers, a spectacular listing in Esquire Magazine's (December, 1999) annual "Best New Restaurants" article and the first of seven Mobil Travel Guide "Five Star" ratings. In May of 2000, Gary Danko won the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" award and in August of that year, Danko was named Chef of the Year by San Francisco Magazine. Also in 2002 the restaurant was selected as a Relais & Châteaux property, one of only twenty-seven such dining venues on the continent and remains part of the Relais & Châteaux properties. Later in 2002, Danko was nominated as "Outstanding Chef of the Year" by the James Beard Foundation. In 2004, Gary Danko was the recipient of a third consecutive AAA Five-Diamond award. Since 2004, in the San Francisco edition of the annual Zagat Survey the restaurant has received the highest food rating in the book and in 2005, 2006 and 2007 was also voted the most popular restaurant. In 2006, GARY DANKO won the James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Service" award.

]]> Charlie Trotter's is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the world. For 20 years, the restaurant has dedicated itself to excellence in the culinary arts. Never willing to rest on its laurels, Charlie Trotter's Restaurant is innovative and progressive in the world of food and wine and has been instrumental in establishing new standards for fine dining. The restaurant is recognized by a variety of prestigious national and international institutions. In 1995 Charlie Trotter's was inducted into the esteemed Relais & Châteaux and in 1998 was accepted as a member by Traditions&Qualité. It has also received Five Stars from the Mobil Travel Guide, Five Diamonds by AAA and ten James Beard Foundation awards, including 'Outstanding Restaurant' (2000) and 'Outstanding Chef' (1999). Wine Spectator named the restaurant 'The Best Restaurant in the World for Wine&Food' (1998) and 'America's Best Restaurant' (2000). Chef Trotter is the author of 14 cookbooks, two management books, and is the host of the nationally aired, award winning PBS cooking series, The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter. Chef Trotter recently received an award at the White House from both President Bush and Colin Powell for his work with his Culinary Foundation and was named one of only five 'heroes' to be honored by Colin Powell's charity, Americas Promise. In 2005, Chef Trotter was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award by the International Association of Culinary Professionals for his overall service to the community.

]]> Join some of the country's best chefs, Eric Ripert, Michelin 3-Star from Le Bernardin in New York, Rick Tramonto, 5-Star Relais & Chateaux from Tru in Chicago, Michael Mina Michelin 2-Star from restaurant Michael Mina in San Francisco, and David Kinch and Claire Clark, Michelin Two Star Chefs of Manrasa, in Los Gatos, for a once in a lifetime five course splurge, paired with five of the weekends most exclusive wines.

]]> Join Thomas Keller, Michelin 3-Star chef from the French Laundry in Napa and Per Se in New York, Charlie Trotter, 5-Star and 5-Diamond chef from Restaurant Charlie Trotter in Chicago, and Alain Passard, Michelin 3-Star from L'Arpege in France.

]]> Monterey County is the largest grape growing region in California. While a majority of Monterey County grapes have typically been sold to some of the top producers throughout California, the local wine growing region has continued to garner grand ovations from consumers and the media. Join us for a mind-blowing tasting of some of greatest Monterey County wines. We'll taste through three vintages each of the award winning Chardonnays from Robert Talbott's single vineyards, the luscious single vineyard Pinot Noirs from Morgan, and the ultra-rare orange cap Marinus Reserve, from Bernardus Winery, a juicy Bordeaux blend.

]]> Iron Chef Cat Cora has won the hearts of the epicurean world. Her culinary education was rooted in Europe with apprenticeships to two of France's three-star Michelin chefs: Georges Blanc and Roger Verge. Cat moved on to the sous chef position at The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company in New York and then on to Chef de Cuisine in Napa Valley's Bistro Don Giovanni. During this time, she learned a tremendous amount and was prepared to join forces with Chef Michael Chiarello of Tra Vigne in Napa Valley and NapaStyles Internet company, at Postino. Since the opening of Postino, the restaurant has received excellent reviews. Cat has also taught classes at cooking schools in and around San Francisco. She was featured in Diablo Magazine as one of the "13 best chefs in the East Bay". One of Cat's most recent accomplishments is becoming the Contra Costa Times newest food columnist with a syndicated column called "Cooking FromThe Hip". Cat is currently working on a cookbook. You can also find her helping bachelors and bachelorettes cook up love connections on Date Plate and the Food Network show, "Melting Pot".

]]> In 1998, Ming and Polly Tsai opened Blue Ginger in Wellesley, MA and immediately impressed diners from Boston and beyond with the restaurant's innovative East-West cuisine. In its first year, Blue Ginger received 3 stars from the Boston Globe, was named "Best New Restaurant" by Boston Magazine, was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as "Best New Restaurant 1998," and Esquire Magazine honored Ming as "Chef of the Year 1998." The James Beard Foundation crowned Ming "2002 Best Chef Northeast" and, since 2002, the Zagat Restaurant Guide has rated Blue Ginger the "2nd Most Popular Boston Restaurant." In 2005, Ming was honored as "Restaurateur of the Year" by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and in 2007, Blue Ginger received the prestigious Ivy Award from Restaurants & Institutions, for its consistent achievement in meeting the highest standards for food, hospitality and service. Ming is currently the host and executive producer of the Public Television cooking show, SIMPLY MING, now in its fourth season. Ming began cooking for television audiences on the Food Network, where he was the 1998 Emmy Award-Winning host of East Meets West with Ming Tsai. Ming's Quest, his popular cooking adventure series, and East Meets West can be seen on Fine Living Network. In addition to television, Ming is also the author of three cookbooks: Blue Ginger: East Meets West Cooking with Ming Tsai, Simply Ming, and Ming's Master Recipes.

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