7th Annual Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend
February 29 - March 1, 2008
For Reservations, call the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
877 635-5807 or book online
two-night package: only $656.00 inclusive for two persons
early bird pricing $616.00 inclusive for two if booked by dec. 31, 2007
This weekend getaway for two includes lodging on Friday and Saturday nights at the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Friday evening wine reception and entertainment, three Saturday workshops featuring wine and food experts, and a five-course gourmet wine dinner on Saturday night masterfully prepared by Executive Chef Fred Clabaugh. Fresno State award-winning wine and agricultural products will be featured throughout the weekend.
Link to 2008 Artisan Country Elegance Dinner Menu
Link to 2008 Workshop Presenter Bios
Link to Photos from Previous Years LARGE FILE (16KB)
2008 WINEMASTER'S WEEKEND SCHEDULE
| February 29, 2008 |
tenaya lodge at yosemite
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| 5:30-7:30 pm | Wine Reception featuring Fresno State wine and agricultural products and President's Quintet featuring fresno state's premier honors woodwind ensemble Relax and enjoy a glass of wine from Fresno State's award-winning winery, while listening to the President's Quintet from California State University, Fresno, a premier honors ensemble for highly talented music students. A variety of food products produced by the University's farm will complement the evening's festivities. Meet Fresno State's winemaster, winemaker, enology students, and many representatives from the university's farm enterprises.
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| March 1, 2008 |
Workshops - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
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| 9:00-10:30 am | FOOD AND WINE PAIRING WORKSHOP featuring Chef Fred Clabaugh, Tenaya Lodge & Ken Fugelsang, Winemaster, California State University, Fresno This activity has become a popular weekend feature where the audience takes home useful tips on how to pair food and wine. This year's workshop will feature items that can be prepared for morning meals, such as breakfast and brunch. Great ideas for entertaining your friends and family in your own home.Food will be paired with wines, hand-crafted by viticulture and enology students at Fresno States award-winning winery, accompanied by an overview of the wines and the winemaking style presented by Ken Fugelsang and food preparation tips by Executive Chef Fred Clabaugh.
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| 10:30-11:00 am |
Break |
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11:00-12:15 pm
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INTERNATIONAL STYLES OF PINOT NOIR - Expectations vs. Sensory Experience featuring Tim Hanni, Master of Wine, napa seasoning company Do the hyperbole, descriptive language and issues of terroir or origin really make the flavor differences we think they do? Tim Hanni MW leads an exploration into Pinot Noir flavors, the individual variables affecting the sensory experience and how this all weaves into consistently finding the wine styles that best suit YOUR preferences. Includes tasting of Pinot Noir wines from around the globe.
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| 12:15-1:30 pm |
Group on own for lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | RED WINE BLENDING & COMPETITION WORKSHOP "SUPER TUSCAN" WINES featuring clark smith, vinovation Back by popular demand, Clark Smith will lead this hands-on workshop where participants can be winemakers! Teams will blend their own wine and enter their best vintage into the annual Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend Wine Judging Contest. Winners to be announced during Saturday night's dinner on March 1. Don't miss out on the learning and fun!
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| March 1, 2008 |
Reception and Gourmet Dinner - tenaya lodge
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| 6:00-7:00 pm | WINEMASTER'S DINNER RECEPTION - foyer featuring fresno state wines
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| 7:00-10:00 pm |
7th ANNUAL WINEMASTER'S WEEKEND DINNER featuring fresno state wine and agricultural products Food and wine enthusiasts will enjoy a five-course dinner, masterfully prepared by Chef Clabaugh. held in the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Ballroom. The evening includes an announcement of the Red Wine Blending Competition winning teams. Link to 2008 Artisan Country Elegance Dinner Menu
Elegance in the Tenaya Lodge Ballroom - "Fire and Ice" - Winemaster's Weekend 2007
Chef Fred Clabaugh promotes the 2008 Winemaster's Weekend 5-Course Gourmet Dinner Menu during Le Vin Nouveau, at the Fresno State Winery (November 2007). |
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A friendly reminder, guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. |
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California State University, Fresno is the first university in the nation to have a commercial winery on its campus -- licensed to produce, bottle and sell wine. Since its inception in 1997, the program has earned over 200 awards at prestigious national and international wine competitions. We are proud to feature our student produced wines at the Annual Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend.
Please visit www.FresnoStateWinery.com to learn more about our program and wines.
The Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is set on 35 acres bordering the Sierra National Forest and two miles from the south entrance on Hwy 41 to Yosemite National Park, the 244-room Tenaya LodgeSM surrounds guests with nature’s majesty. Visit their web site to learn more about their accommodations and services. Click on image below for area map.
2007 Winemaster's Weekend Dinner, Food & Wine Pairing Workshop, Wine Reception
Link to More Photos (Large file 16KB):
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Must be 21 years of age or older to attend the Winemaster's Weekend http://www.fresnostatewinery.com.
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