UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting a monthly food and wine series featuring gourmet appetizers paired with select Lake County wines.   

Locally produced foods are proudly featured as key ingredients in recipes created by Cache Creek Catering.
 
The series is held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. The per person cost is $20 and reservations are required.

The next event takes place June 8.
 
May’s event featured Sol Rouge wines with Provencal-inspired foods.

The first course was a Provencal white bean salad made with locally grown organic greens paired with Gypsy Blanc, followed by red pepper shrimp toasts with rouille paired with Rosé.

The final pairing of an apricot galette paired with Sol Rouge Late Harvest Viognier completed the three-course event.
 
June 8 is a preview (“pre-Q”) of summertime BBQ favorites with wines from Six Sigma.  

The first course will be grilled zucchini and green onions with Romesco sauce paired with Tempranillo, followed by grilled pork meatballs with smoked paprika and Manchego paired with Cabernet Sauvignon.   

The dessert course will be a grilled stone fruit with rosemary honey and chevré served with Ceago’s Rose of Syrah.

July 13 is themed “An American Picnic” with wines from Ceago Vinegarden.
 
For reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.