Forks & Corks University
Saturday, May 16, 10:00AM - 2:15PM   
Location: The University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee Campus
Swathed in sophistication, these intimate and interactive seminars are led by the finest food and wine dignitaries from around the globe. A lavish lunch catered by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals with wine pairings will be served al-fresco at The University of South Florida’s beautiful Rotunda. Learn, lunch and mingle with wine makers, restaurant owners/chefs and culinarians amidst live music.
Co-Presented by The University of South Florida. Sponsored by Sarasota Magazine

Stay tuned for details on seminar topics and special visiting guests.

Last Year’s Seminar Topics were:

Olive Oil Tasting by Italy’s Domodimonte
Italy’s finest olive oil maker leads you thru the finer points of creating, blending and enjoying fragrant oils.

A World of Chardonnay by Master of Wine Charles Curtis
Come taste the diversity of Chardonnay throughout the world with Master of Wine Charles Curtis. Participants sample and discuss the unique complexities of following wines: Champagne Ruinart 'Blanc de Blanc' Reims, France; Casa Lapostolle 'Cuvee Alexandre' Chardonnay, Casablanca, Chile; Green Point 'Reserve' Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia; Domaine Chandon 'Unoaked' Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA.

Anthony Bell’s Blending Class
Become a Napa Valley winemaker for the day as you discover the winemaking process of creating your own signature Meritage blend. Participants taste and evaluate six Bell wines, including 3 different Cabernet sauvignon clones, Merlot, Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc. Teams utilize base wines to create and select the best of their trial blends. Napa Valley winemaker Anthony Bell will judge the final results, and members of the winning team take home a bottle of Bell’s favorite blend and considerable bragging rights!

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Ray Arpke of Euphemia Haye
Nationally acclaimed Chef Ray Arpke reveals the mystery behind his signature Blueberry Crumble as guests observe and then sample this sinfully, delightful dessert.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Paul Mattison of Mattison’s Restaurants
Award winning Chef Paul Mattison brings clarity and simplicity to recreating one of his most popular signature dishes, guests observe and then sample his masterful specialty.

Winemakers Roundtable Discussion
Food & wine aficionado Kristine Nickel moderates a panel of distinguished winemakers including: Charles Curtis, Master of Wine for Moet Hennessy; Gianni Abate, Winemaker for Morgan Winery; Pat Henderson, Head Winemaker for Heck Estates; Kirk Lambert, Assistant Winemaker for Stanley Lambert Wines and others as they discuss how wineries are “going green” without sacrificing taste.