Northern California Annual Winemasters Weekend at Yosemite

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite celebrates the 9th Annual Wine Workshops and Dinner with California State University - Fresno

Join us for this wonderful tradition of wine & culinary delights! Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite hosts the 9th Annual Winemasters Weekend - March 5-7, 2010, partnering with California State University, Fresno’s acclaimed Department of Viticulture and Enology.

The early-bird discount has been extended to February 21! Book now and save $40!

Two-night Winemasters Weekend Package starts at just $310 per couple, per night, two night minimum. Starting February 22, the package starts at $330 per couple, per night, two night minimum.

Package includes the following:

Two night's Four-diamond luxury accommodations in a Deluxe Room
Friday Evening - Welcome Reception with Wine, Cooking Demonstrations, CSUF agricultural tastings and Entertainment by the Presiden't Quintet For Two
Friday Night - Fireside Nightcap with Port, S'mores, Gourmet Coffee & Hot Chocolate for Two
Saturday Day - Three Interactive Wine & Culinary Workshops featuring renowned Presenters, Winemakers/masters & Chefs For Two
Saturday Evening - Winemasters Reception & Five-course Gourmet Gala Wine Dinner for Two - Prizes for Wine Blending Winners
Saturday Night - Wine Blending Competition Workshop - First Place Winners Wine Tasting for Two

Gift Certificates Available. This package makes for a unique & memorable Valentine's Day Present!

Moderating for this year's Winemasters Weekend's events will be G.M. “Pooch” Pucilowski, CWE. He is a dynamic and exciting speaker, whose enthusiasm for wine is balanced by his 30+ years of teaching and educating both consumers and members of the trade. A certified wine educator, prolific writer and highly sought-after speaker, Pucilowski brings his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to educating others about the myths and misconceptions people have about wine and the industry.

Friday, March 5, 2010

MIX & MINGLE WELCOME RECEPTION

5:30pm - 7:30pm | Meet the Presenters, Winemakers, Chefs and CSUF Viticulture & Enology Staff and Students
Enjoy Fresno State's Nouveau Wine, Listen to the President's Quintet and nibble on all of the CSUF Agricultural Products, featuring
a cooking demonstration by the food science chef and students.

7:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner at Leisure | Tenaya's Restaurants
For Reservations at Embers, Tenaya's newly-built upscale dining restaurant, please contact our Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.

FIRESIDE NIGHTCAP

9:00pm - 10:30pm | A night cap and smore's by Tenaya's cozy outdoor fire pit is the perfect ending to days events.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

"ULTIMATE COMPETITION" RED WINE BLENDING & LABEL DESIGNING WORKSHOP

9:00am - 10:30am | Presenter: John Giannini, California State University, Fresno Winemaker
Guests become a winemaker as they work in teams to create a winning blend from three base wines as John Giannini provides direction and helpful hints. This year, the teams will also have to bring their creative flair to the table, as they will be making their own wine bottle labels as well. Wines and labels will be judged and awards announced during the Saturday night Winemasters Gala Dinner.

10:30am - 11:00am | Morning Break

"THE BIRTH OF WINE" GRAPEVINE GRAFTING WORKSHOP

11:00am - 12:15pm | John Duarte, Duarte Nursery
Learn about the historical perspective of why we graft, the steps of grafting and how to graft. Gain knowledge on the traits and characteristics that clones have and how do we decide what to graft. Each guest will graft their own grapevine using rootstocks ans scions from Duarte Nursery. Taste the California State University Wines from the Duarte Vineyards, demonstrating the difference between clones of the same variety.

12:15pm - 1:30pm | Lunch Break

"SWEET SURPRISES" FINE CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING WORKSHOP

1:30pm - 2:45pm | Presenters: Frederick Clabaugh CCC, Tenaya Lodge Executive Chef; Guy Debbas, Food Scientist, Chocolatier and Glacier-mixologist and Kenneth Fugelsang, CSUF Winemaster.
Learn the history and romance of chocolate, from the Aztecs to Europe, to today. Watch as Guy Debbas and Chef Clabaugh bring their culinary and chocolatier knowledge, pairing their confection with California State University, Fresno's award-wining wines. Recipes will be given for a take-home-treat!

WINEMASTERS RECEPTION & GALA DINNER

6:00pm - 7:00pm | Reception

7:00pm - 9:30pm | Five Course Gourmet Wine Dinner

9:30pm - 10:00pm | Red Wine Blending Workshop Winner - Wine Tasting
Try the First place winner's wine.

Saturday, March 6 | Winemasters Gala Reception & Dinner also available a-la-carte at $115 inclusive per person. (must be 21 years of age)
For Reservations, please contact our Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.