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This program is going to be a hoot!
There are so many fun food and wine events going on this time of year and I’ll be sharing not only the what, where and when but giving you the background of the events and in most cases that charitable organizations the reap the benefit.
1st up is Doug Reed, Midwest regional manager for Riedel – the World Premier wine glass maker. If you haven’t had the chance to attend one of the many comparative tastings lately you’ll want to jump on this.
Join All Things Barbecue in welcoming Riedel, for an entertaining and educational wine tasting experience. Doug Reed will demonstrate how choosing the appropriate stemware can enhance your wine tasting and awaken your palate. The shape of a glass impacts not only the visual perception of a wine, but its bouquet and flavor, as well – profoundly informing overall enjoyment. Reed will show how the same wine can taste and smell completely different when served in assorted glasses. We will be tasting selected wines along with small bites prepared by Chef Tom Jackson in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, using Riedel’s new Veritas Wine Tasting Set (a $138.00 retail value) which guests will take home as a parting gift. The four glasses included in the set include the Oak Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet, and Pinot Noir. For reservations and info
Then Dave Haglund stops by to talk about the Old Cowtown Wine Mosey. Only at Cowtown could wine tasting and stagecoach rides make such a perfect combination. The Museum is hosting its 7th Annual Wine Mosey from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets are $50 per person, and they can be purchased online, in person at Cowtown or by phone at (316) 303-8100. The event is sponsored by Historic Wichita Cowtown, Inc., and it is a fundraiser for the Museum.
Attendees may visit wine stations located inside Cowtown Buildings to taste a varied assortment of red and white wines. Western casual attire and comfortable shoes are recommended. Dinner will be out doors where visitors will be surrounded by the sound of live engtertainment. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by The Double Tree by Hilton Airport with a barbecue dinner courtesy of Cargill and the Wagonmasters. There will be gunfight re-enactments, stagecoach rides, a show by the Dixie Lee Saloon Girls and outdoor antique bowling. Rounding out the entertainment will be a live auction with fabulous goods and services.
Last but not least I’ll be talking to the winner of the Oldtown Farmer’s Market Annual Iron Chef Cookoff competition. I’ll been judging Saturday morning at the market along with Denise Neal of the Wichta Eagle, Jason Fabres of Taste & See and my wife Beth from AIWF Wichita. The competitors this year are returning champ Chef Ben George; Intrust Bank Arena, Chef Travis Russell; Public at the Brickyard, Chef Stephanie Hand; Whole Foods Market, and Chef Paul Freimuth; Hyatt Harvest Kitchen.
2013 Andrew Murray Vineyards Syrah Tous les Jours
This vintage is remarkably dark and full-bodied, and yet it has such gentle tannins. It is truly a pleasure to drink, especially at the price. Lots of fruit and spices here… no need to wax poetic about this one as it tastes just plain yummy.-
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Wine Enthusiast – “Perhaps one of the best wines for the money available right now, Andrew Murray delivers aromas of cherry, blackberry, lavender and a white pepper wow factor on the very inviting, florally driven nose. The wine looks silky in the glass, and flavors of black cherry, anise, violet and oregano are easily accessible to a wide variety of palate preferences. Editors’ Choice” Grab a bottle at Jacob Liquor, tell them you heard about from Good Life Guy
If you love the taste of barbecue but worry about cooking the perfect steak or if you’re a whiz with burgers but want to grill other foods or if you harbor aspirations of presenting your own smoked brisket to a panel of trained judges, then this book is for you. BBQ Brian has spent more than a decade smoking and grilling foods, competing against other pit masters and learning from some of the best in the business. And not only does he regularly win awards for his barbecue and House of Q BBQ sauces, but he’s now one of the most sought-after teachers around. Why? Because he tells a great story, makes learning fun and easy and freely shares his recipes and his love of good food. Grilling with House of Q is part handsome cookbook, part instruction manual and part story collection. The result is that rare volume that entertains and becomes your go-to for delicious, no-fail smoked ribs, shrimp tacos, pulled pork and pit beans—or burritos, mac ’n’ cheese and baklava—all prepared on your grill and all eagerly anticipated by friends, backyard neighbors and barbecue judges. 
Blend: 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon
SMG and INTRUST Bank Arena are pleased to introduce Wingapalooza on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at INTRUST Bank Arena. The one-of-a-kind event will feature Wichita-area restaurants and chefs showcasing their best wings. Wingapalooza will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the main arena floor and will include all-you-can-eat wings, The Samuel Adams Beer Garden featuring select local craft beer options, and entertainment and music from a live DJ. Fans will have the opportunity to sample unique chicken wing recipes from the more than 20 restaurants and local chefs who will be showcasing their culinary flare and craft and competing for the best chicken wings in Wichita. Participating restaurants and chefs will vie for two awards at the event: a People’s Choice Award (Lord of the Wings) and a Judge’s Choice Award. 
The Seventh Edition of this great book will take you on an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county paradise. With The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino as your guide, you wander through world-famous Napa, home of the state’s most recognized cellar landmarks. You meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma’s premier wineries. You travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves pour you a glass of their specialty. This fully updated, seventh edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino is an essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards.
This Third edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast will take you through world famous Santa Barbara County, home to the landmark cellars of Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. You meander the scenic back roads of San Luis Obispo on your way to Edna Valley’s premier wineries. You travel to rustic Paso Robles, where the winemakers themselves pour you a glass of their distinctive blends. This fully updated, third edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast is an essential, up-to-date guide to boutique tasting rooms, working ranches, warehouse wineries, and intimate, family-owned vineyards.
2013 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay
The 2012 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is red-purple in color with a bright hue at release. Fruit aromas are black cherry, plum and blueberry accented with a barrel bouquet of toasted pastry, dark caramel and vanilla. Sturdy tannins strike the palate and finish with the high-toned fruit signature typical of the Paso Robles appellation.