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SONOMA COuNtY | WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEKCelebrate Harvest, All Things Local at Artisano, November 17Artisano is a post-harvest celebration of local wine,food, and art with all proceeds from the auction andraffle benefiting Ceres Community Project. Arguablythe best event of the year in Sonoma County, Artisanois scheduled for November 17 at Vintners Inn/JohnAsh & Co. A Grand Tasting features locally handcrafted smallproduction wines with limited distribution, bountiful food, artistsshowcasing one-of-a-kind art, and hands-on workshops of cheesemaking, fermentation and butchering. A “Golden Ticket” auctionculminating with a Harvest Dinner at John Ash & Co., with a familystylemenu prepared by Chef Tom Schmidt, concludes this 4thannual event that is a must for locals and guests from near and far.Artisano grand tasting – Saturday, November 17the Event Center at Vintners inn from 12-4pmThe Grand Tasting allows guests to sample and discover localartisan ultra-premium wines rarely available to the general public.Small plates from renowned restaurants featuring locally raised meatand produce will be offered, complemented by local artisan cheeses,charcuterie, chocolates and other culinary delights from gourmetartisan food producers. Original works of art from several of theregion’s premier artists will be available for sale, and hands-on foodworkshops with local chefs will add to the festivities. A silent auctionand raffle will feature a wide range of food, wine and art itemsdonated by local artisans and others to benefit the Ceres CommunityProject.Harvest dinner - Saturday, November 17, John Ash & Co. at 5pmThe culmination of the weekend is the Harvest Dinner at JohnAsh & Co., where, in a relaxed casual environment, guests will enjoya harvest, family-style menu prepared by Chef Tom Schmidt, andpaired with wines from the day’s Grand Tasting event. Limited to 75guests.Exquisite limited production wineries will be pouring such asAcorn, Capture, Failla, Garden Creek, Prevail, Two Shepards, Valdezand many more in addition to craft beers from Bear Republic andRussian River Brewing Company.Participating restaurants include fabulous season drivenrestaurants such as Diavola, Dry Creek Kitchen, John Ash & Co,Mugnaini Wood Fired Pizza, Peter Lowell’s, Rocker Oysterfellers andSpoonbar as well as renowned specialty food purveyors includingAchandinha Goat Cheese, Bleating Heart Cheese, Costeaux FrenchBakery, Dry Creek Peach & Produce, EpicureanConnection, Redwood Hill Farm and others.There will also be art displays and sales from severalof the regions premier artists and live music from theSusan Comstock Swingtet.In addition to wine and food tastings, the Grand Tasting includeshands-on workshops on butchering by Dino Bugica (Diavola),hermenting with JoEllen DeNicola (Ceres) and cheese making withSheana Davis (Epicurean Connection).For a full list of participating wineries, restaurants, specialty foodpurveyors and artists go to www.artisano.org.Artisano’s weekend of activities includes a Harvest Dinner onSaturday evening at John Ash & Co. where guests enjoy a harvest,family-style menu prepared by Chef Tom Schmidt and paired withwines from the day’s Grand Tasting event.The beneficiary of Artisano is the Ceres Community Project. CeresCommunity Project works to restore locally grown, organic wholefood to its place as the foundation of health for people, communitiesand the planet. Ceres Community Project operates through anintegrated model that gives teens experiences of growing andpreparing healthy food, provides those facing cancer and other lifethreateningillnesses with nourishing meals, and educates the largercommunity about the connection between food, healing andwellness. More information about Ceres Community Project can befound at www.ceresproject.org.Artisano Grand Tasting ticket price is $75 per person in advance,or $90 day of, including a souvenir wine glass. The Harvest Dinner is$75 per person (advance tickets only). A package ticket for theGrand Tasting and Harvest Dinner only is $140.John Ash & Co. is located at 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa CA95403; (707) 527-7687.For Artisano tickets and more information, visit the website atwww.artisano.org.A TASTING ROOM BY DAY…A VIBRANT WINE BAR BY NIGHT• Wines by the glass and by the bottle• All labels either owned or importedby Fritz Cellars.• Unique food and wine pairings onthe weekends.Consistently rated 91 plus point Single VineyardChardonnay, Pinot Noirs, and Syrah.Bring in this ad for a complimentary tasting for 2.OPEN FRIDAYTHROUGHSUNDAY 10AM TO 4PM707.623.9621 | www.lostcanyonwinery.comOPEN TUESDAYTHROUGH SATURDAY4PM TO 10PM707.623.9619www.station1870.comin Historic Railroad Square ~ 123 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 9540156Follow us on twitter @WineCountrytW