YuleFest at Carmel Valley
Friday December 12, 2008
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Sunday December 14, 2008
Gardiner's Resort is proud to host the First Annual YuleFest at Carmel Valley. The three-day Christmas festival will capture the warmth, togetherness and festive spirit that make the holidays so very special. YuleFest will present extraordinary holiday dining experiences featuring three of the area's top chefs, a premier fine wine tasting event from some of the country's top winemakers, a Christmas gift marketplace plus a magical puppet show and brunch for kids of all ages. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County will be participating in the weekend's events and will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Friday, December 12, 2008, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.
A festive five-course holiday dinner featuring special guest Executive Chef Brandon Miller, of Stoke's Restaurant, Monterey, will provide a memorable gastronomic experience. Three notable winemakers will pour during dinner.
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 3:00- 6:00 p.m.
Some of the country's top winemakers, along with celebrated television chef and culinary artist Wendy Brodie will join together to create an incredible fine wine tasting event. Notable participating wineries include:
Pisoni Vineyards & Winery
Chappellet Vineyards
Big Basin Vineyards
Elk Cove Vineyards (Oregon)
Navarro Vineyards and Winery
Goldschmidt / Forefathers Vineyard
Pèpe Winery
Hamacher Wines (Oregon)
Kutch Wines
Figge Cellars
Bernardus Winery
Saunders Vineyard / Boëté Winery
Talbott Vineyards
San Saba Vineyards
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.
A second festive dinner, proudly prepared by Gardiner's Resort's Executive Chef Hugo Barragán, will capture the tradition and spirit of the holidays. Three notable winemakers will pour during dinner.
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 10:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
This will be the perfect holiday event for kids, their moms, their dads, their grandmas, and their grandpas. A special day filled with a Christmas brunch, puppet show, magic show, and Lula's Chocolates gourmet chocolate dipping demonstration and tasting.
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