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.

Reservations are required and include a 30-day complimentary membership to the Local Cuisine Scene Club.

Club members will be offered private pairings, pairing consultations, special private catering rates, access to recipes and first option for seatings at Local Cuisine Scene for members and their guests.

May 8 will feature Rosés.

The first course will pair Jelly Jar 2013 Rosé of Zinfandel with green onion fritters with jalapeno salsa verde and queso fresco cheese, followed by a Guatemalan pork tamale with mole sauce paired with High Valley Vineyard 2014 Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon.

The dessert course will be a fresh strawberry tart paired with Gregory Graham 2013 Rosé of Grenach and Syrah.

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

Lake County Wine Studio is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.

Artists' shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month except in January.
 
The gallery is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake. It is open Monday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Friday, from 1 to 8 p.m.

The art show on display for the month of May is by Pastel and Charcoal artist Terry Taylor.

For more information call Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030.