Three entrants will compete for $5,000; Tickets on sale now
Sonoma, CA (October 3, 2016) — From bacon, blue and barbecue to hand-cased seafood sausages and crispy bok choy, three talented individuals brought their cooking creativity and pairing abilities to the forefront, landing them a spot in the final cook-off in this year’s “Glorious Bites Challenge“ hosted by Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. The finalists rose to the top at three highly contested Regional Semi-Final cooking events held last month in Los Angeles, Washington (D.C.), and Austin where they proved that one of their recipes could be considered the most glorious appetizer that best pairs with the iconic sparkling wine producer’s Sonoma Brut.
“We were blown away by the creativity of our entrants and it should be a very exciting and delicious final event on Saturday, October 15th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the winery in Sonoma,” says Gloria Ferrer Vice President of Marketing, Eva Bertran. The 2016 finalists and recipes competing for $5,000 include:
- Diane Williams (Auburn, CA) – Triple “B” Wontons
- Jerry Edwards (Timonium, MD) – Lobster and Brie Dogs
- Chera Little (Leander, TX) – Miso-Maple Glazed Cod Wonton-Cho’s with Crispy Bok Choy Slaw
All appetizers will be judged on originality, taste, and ability to pair with the Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut. In addition to “Glorious Bites” Keynote Judge and Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Executive Chef Jennifer Luttrell, final event judging panelists will include Christopher Sawyer, sommelier, educator, writer and founder of SawyerSomm.com; and Sara Deseran, a longtime San Francisco-based food writer and the editor-at-large for San Francisco magazine. The cook-off will be emceed by award-winning author, speaker, wine consultant, and television host Leslie Sbrocco.
Tickets to attend the “Glorious Bites Challenge” Finals are available at www.gloriousbites.com. Tickets cost $45 per person and include all the live “Iron Chef” style cook-off excitement plus a selection of appetizers, wine, and a cooking demonstration from Luttrell featuring Point Reyes Farmstead cheese.
About Gloria Ferrer
A pioneering history and approach to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have made Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards a leader in California sparkling wine for almost 30 years. Founded in 1986 in Sonoma, California, by the Ferrer family of Spain, Gloria Ferrer combines the best of sparkling winegrowing history with the bounty of the Carneros winegrowing region using time-honored méthode champenoise winemaking traditions and centuries-old sustainable practices. Gloria Ferrer produces the most awarded California sparkling wines that have won over 500 gold medals and received 50 outstanding 90+ point ratings in the last 5 years. Discover the Glorious Life at www.gloriaferrer.com .
