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“Congrats! You’ve Been Admitted to North Carolina Food & Wine University!”
For decades it seems, the fine art of wine appreciation and selecting the proper wine to go with certain foods left many beginners a tad intimidated. There was a sense of mystery surrounding the different varietals and a classic stereotype of “wine snobbery” that accompanied those who had solved the puzzle. More recently, as wines have become more affordable and available from national, regional and local vineyards, many novices continue to feel unqualified to tiptoe into the world of oenophiles, the wine experts.
NC Food & Wine University Schedule
12:30-1:15pm Chef Christian Froelich, WS Prime: Grilled Flatbread
1:30-2:15pm Chef Eric Muck, Hutch & Harris: Grilled Seafood
2:30 – 3:15pm Chef Monica Alonzo, 6th & Vine: Grilled Duck breast w/ salad
3:30 – 4:15pm Chef Mark Grohman, Meridian: Pasta, pasta, pasta!
4:30- 5:15pm Chef Christian Froelich, WS Prime: Grilled fruit w/ Sauvignon
Salute! The North Carolina Wine Celebration wants to forever put aside those feelings of wine incompetence with an entertaining and educational opportunity perfect for all levels of wine-lovers. De-mystifying the wonderful world of wine, and clarifying the art of food and wine pairings that bring out the best in our North Carolina wines is the mission of “North Carolina Food & Wine University,” back by popular demand at this year’s festival. Join food columnist Michael Hastings on this exciting journey to discover the different flavors of fine local food and the growing North Carolina wine offerings. North Carolina Food & Wine University (NCF&WU) will expand in size this year to accommodate the hundreds of “students” expected after last year’s overflow crowds.
Five unique presentations will be held at NCF&WU every 45 minutes throughout the day. The knowledgeable local chefs from some of the best restaurants and winemakers from some great NC wineries will help unravel the mysteries of wine, including how to swirl, sniff and savor the luscious varietals that are being produced in our state.
But the biggest lesson to learn at NCF&WU is how to relax and enjoy the experience and the experiments of mixing and matching your favorite wines with different foods. Or maybe you are trying to find your favorite type of wine? At this University, there are no wrong questions, and the only test will be as you rate the flavors of wines you’ll try while enjoying the festival! Be sure you don’t skip these classes….plan to attend at least one during your day at Salute!
North Carolina Food & Wine University Schedule at Salute!
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