UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting a monthly food and wine series featuring gourmet appetizers paired with select Lake County wines.   

Locally produced foods are proudly featured as key ingredients in recipes created by Cache Creek Catering.
 
The series is held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. The per person cost is $25, and $20 for Wine Studio club members. Reservations are required.
 
Jan. 18 will feature red blends of Lake County beginning with a Rhone blend from Sol Rouge called Gypsy Rouge paired with a gruyere turnover topped with a cranberry shallot relish and a Bordeaux blend called Grand Vin from Alienor Cellars paired with a savory beef cobbler. The final course will be a Tawny Port truffle cocktail.

December’s event featured Lavender Blue wines beginning with a white cheddar fondue and assorted dippers served with Cabernet Sauvignon.  

The second course was cocoa nib rubbed beef, winter squash and dried fig on a skewer paired with Petite Sirah. The final pairing of Panforte paired with Tawny Syrah completed the three-course event.

Returning to the second Friday of each month, Feb. 8, will be the next date to follow for the Local Cuisine Scene event.
 
For reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.