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Cabernet Classic 2004 was kicked off with a six course feast in the Grand Ballroom 11/05/04.
The Hilton's Executive Chef Roger Maune and his
staff served up a memorable six course feast.
A group from Las Vegas tasting the Titus wines
with Eric Titus (2nd from left) on 11/06/04.
A couple of happy tasters with Gary
Lipp of Caldwell Vineyard at Cabernet Classic 11/06/04.
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Karen Culler with Curt catching a breather on
the patio at Cabernet Classic 2004.
L to R: Peter with Whitney Fisher of Fisher Vineyards and Warren enjoying
2001 Coach
Insignia Cab.
Karen Bower Turjanis (L), winemaker at Cloud View with Sam and Cloud View
proprietor Linda Taylor.
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Lots of great wines were paired with the six
courses of food Friday night on 11/05/04.
Marilyn, Tamera, Tracy, Curt, Robert, David, and
Jennifer enjoying the moment at the Gala dinner.
Chris Madrigal of Madrigal with Meredith May, senior editor
of the Patterson Beverage Journal
Tracy with Karen Culler, winemaker at Culler,
Ladera, and Wolf Family and Gary 11/06/04.
Heather Huffman from Oakford Vineyards with Joshua Clark at the Clark
Claudon table.
One of the numerous food stations set up outside on two patios with
delicious food presentations.
Peter Thompson, proprietor at Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards with
David Dobbs.
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Eight tables of ten guests each were a
combination of winemakers and Red Carpet customers and staff.
Joanne, Rich, and David with Anne and Pat
Stotesbery, proprietors of Ladera Vineyards.
John Ruston of Ruston Family Vineyards with Jill
at Cabernet Classic 2004.
Danh with Alice Sprouse the Enologist at Ramey
Wine Cellars and Dewey having a grand time.
Legendary winemaker Ric Forman of Forman Vineyards with Susan at Cabernet
Classic on 11/06/04.
Executive Chef Roger Maune (L) with Michael preparing
Lamb Sate with Syrah glaze.
Bryan with Betty O'Shaughnessy, proprietor of O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery.
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Marina, Liana, and Joseph enjoying food, wine, and
conversation at the Gala dinner 11/05/04.
Proprietors, winemakers, and/or staff from 37
of California's top boutique wineries at Cabernet Classic 2004.
Lyndsey Harrison of Harrison
Vineyards with Marco DiGulio winemaker at Harrison and Girard.
Lavish hors d'ourves were served at numerous
food stations across two outside patios 11/06/04.
Tony with Frank Altamura of Altamura Vineyards & Winery and Bea,
11/06/04
Monica with Pat and Anne Stotesbery of Ladera Vineyards enjoying the 2001
Lone Canyon Cab.
Charles Thomas of Rudd Estate pouring the 2001 Estate Red wine at the Rudd
table.
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