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.

Feb. 8 will feature Noggle Vineyard and Winery wines beginning with a salad of warmed kale, bacon and green beans in a pomegranate vinaigrette paired with 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon followed by the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with rosemary and chocolate beef tips.

The final course will be a dark chocolate torte topped with chocolate mousse paired with Eden Crest port style Cabernet Sauvignon.

January's event featured 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 pairing of specialty truffles and Lavender Blue Tawny Syrah completed the three-course event.

March 8 will be the next date to follow for the Local Cuisine Scene event.

For reservations and additional information, contact Susan at 707-293-8752.