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 p.m. 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.

March 8 will feature Lavender Blue wines from award-winning winemaker, Stephen Dilley.

The opening course with pair 2010 Viognier with a south Asian chicken salad topped with sweet chili dressing, followed by Hoison glazed pork meatballs over glass noodles served with new wine release Charming.  

Charming is a non-vintage red blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sangiovese.

The final course will be a white chocolate, almond and dried apricot bark paired with new release 2009 Liquido D’Oro, a white port-style wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

February’s event featured 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 pairing of a dark chocolate torte topped with chocolate mousse paired with Eden Crest port style Cabernet Sauvignon completed the three-course event.

April 12 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.