Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Series Kicks Off with Winemakers Dinner Steve McIntyre January 16

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Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Series Kicks Off at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Winemakers Dinner with Steve McIntyre, The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG),2013 Grower of the Year

Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Includes Wine Maker Series, Meet the Farmer Lunch Series,

A Taste Of… and Hello Sunshine Thursdays

CARMEL, CA -- An experience for all the senses, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pacific’s Edge Restaurant pairs unmatched views of Carmel and the famed Big Sur coastline with spectacular “California Coastal” cuisine prepared with the freshest locally sourced ingredients.   At Hyatt, we believe in Food Thoughtfully Sourced.  Carefully Served.  Hyatt is proudly offering food options that are good for Hyatt guests, good for the community and good for the planet.  Food from natural, local and sustainable sources.  “We are always striving to honor the individual requests of our guests,” said Steve McNally, General Manager of Hyatt Carmel Highlands.  “That’s why our menus feature plentiful, healthful options alongside our more indulgent ones.  And our children’s menus encourage them to eat well and be well with right-sized options.  So no matter what our guests order, a great deal of thought and care has gone into each dish.  Our guests deserve nothing less.”

Celebrate 2014 with Pacific’s Edge Winemaker Series in the legendary Wine Room!

Learn, Swirl, Sip and Enjoy!  Meet the Winemakers and enjoy a four course dinner with wine paired to each course.  During the series, winemakers will discuss the history, culture and qualities  of Monterey and Santa Cruz County featured wines which will accompany Executive Chef Matt Bolton’s seasonal menus.  The Winemakers Series brings guests closer to the producers and personalities that craft the wine we love.

There will be 4 Winemakers Dinners in 2014.

·          January 16^th McIntyre Vineyards

·          March 20^th Morgan Vineyards

·          June 19^th Talbott Vineyards

·          September 4^th Mount Edna

The winemakers events will cost $95 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Save the date For The First Winemakers Dinner of the Year at Pacific’s Edge

“It is hard to imagine a more prestigious or beautiful place to hold a winemaker dinner in Monterey. Between the food, the view and the wine the evening should be spectacular!” said Steve McIntyre.

Where:          Pacific’s Edge  Wine Room located at 120 Highlands Drive in Carmel By The Sea

Date:          Thursday, January 16, 2014

Time:          6:00 p.m.

Cost:          $96 per person plus tax and gratuity

Reservations Required: (831) 622-5445

Sip:         Featured Wines McIntyre Wines including special hand selected wines by Steve McIntyre from the 2009 and 2010 block.  Steve will even bring a mystery wine to surprise the attendees!

Meet     The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) 2013 Grower of the Year award to Steve McIntyre

McIntyre Wines:

In Steve McIntyre’s analogy of the wine business, his position is similar to that of an artist. He fervently believes that the bottle of wine is basically a cumulative experience, consisting of a number of different components. He includes growing and processing as the most important rudiments in his equation and also, several lesser elements. In his scenario, someone must mesh all the parts together in much the same fashion that an artist blends together his oils and canvas. In McIntrye’s opinion, the Winemaker occupies such a position in the wine industry.

Steve McIntyre also holds the distinction of being one of a tiny number of Scots that have a stake in California’s wine industry. The fact that he is in the minority doesn’t bother him a bit. “I genuinely love growing grapes and making wine,” he commented. “I’ve always felt that selling it is the necessary evil.”

Save the date for Forks. Corks. Action! Events Throughout 2014

Learn, Feast and Enjoy at the “Meet the Farmer” Lunch Series

Meet the farmer, learn about key local ingredients from the actual growers and learn how to prepare a dish by Chef Matt Bolton.  Sip a glass of wine, take in the view and savor a three course lunch!  This farm to fork experience is sure to take attendees on a culinary excursion.

Chef Matt believes in cooking local by using fresh seasonal ingredients from Monterey County’s best artisan farmers and purveyors.  Do you know where your food comes from? Hyatt Carmel Highlands invite you to meet our farmers, enjoy wine and a three course lunch.

There will be 4 Meet the Farmer lunches in 2014.

·          February 15^th, Meet the Abalone Farmers - Monterey Bay Abalone

·          April 5^th, Meet the Cheese Farmer - Schoch Family Farms

·          July 12^th, Meet The Vegetable Farmer - Swank Farms

·          October 11^th, Meet the Forager

The cost is $55 inclusive per lunch.

New for 2014:  In October there will be one excursion to a farmer’s ranch for a farm to field dinner.  The farm to field excursion will include a family style meal at the farm, opportunity to meet the farmer and enjoy the bounty created by Chef Matt.  Stay tuned for details!

For more information, visit www.hyattcarmelhighlands.com or call (831) 620-1234.