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Moderated by wine maven Jane Nickles of the Texas Culinary Academy, this tasting event will feature three different dishes, each accompanied by two different wines. The dishes will draw from the culinary history of our state, demonstrating a variety of cultural and historical influences.
While the exact dishes weren’t yet available, festival director Sue Carter was kind enough to share what she anticipated from each chef. She thought Paul Petersen would be bringing something smoked to the table, perhaps quail; Josh Watkins would probably be focusing on the culinary traditions brought by the European settlers; and Octavio Benavides will likely be bringing a dish from the Mexican tradition.
What we learned in Texas geography class also applies to the wines that are part of this event. Carter explained that our state is full of "microclimates" — for example, the more arid growing conditions of Big Bend are vastly different from the soil situation around the water-rich H-town area. This difference matters a lot to a grape.
While this is a lunchtime seminar, it's more of chance to do some focused nibbling than an opportunity to chow down. It's “a way to excite people’s taste buds,” Carter said. We totally agree.
Wines to be sampled during this event include
- Becker Vineyards: Prairie Rotie
- McPherson Cellars: Sangiovese
- Messina Hof Winery: Angel
- Llano Estacado Winery: Melange
- Fall Creek Vineyards: Meritus
- Stone House Vineyard: Claros
Where Terroir Meets Tradition takes place on Friday, April 17,12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at AT&T Conference Center & Hotel, Classroom 101
Austinist is a proud media sponsor of the 2009 Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival, which runs April 16-19 at venues throughout Austin. [Homepage|Participants|Locations|Tickets]
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