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2012 O'Rama at Rock Wall Wine Company
Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 2 pm to 5 pm
Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch Street
Alameda, California
Contact:
ZAP
530-274-4900
info@zinfandel.org
www.zinfandel.org
Winery Tasting and unique food offerings.
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Thank You to all our participating Wineries, Chefs and Host Winery for a Successful Event!
Grille O’Rama
at
Rock Wall Wine Company
Saturday, August 11
Alameda
We brought the growing regions to you!
Discover the distinct flavors of Zinfandel from up and down California including the Bay Area, Lodi, Napa, Paso Robles, Sierra Foothills, and Sonoma.
Post-Event Press Release click here.
Event Recap by Randy Caparoso click here
Event Recap by Mike on Wines ZAP Tasting & BBQ a Hit
GEV Gastronomique en Vogue O'Rama article posted by Food Patrol Second Annual Grille-O-Rama
Event Recap posted by Active Boomer Travel 2nd Annual Grill-O-Rama
Event Recap posted by Wine Country Insider Judges Pick: Pican's Pork Tacos
Event Photos Courtesy of Haydn Adams click here.
Thank You to our respected Wine Professionals that served as Judges
 Sara Schneider - Sunset Magazine’s Wine Editor
Sara Schneider is Sunset magazine’s first wine editor, reponsible for tasting panels, food-and-wine pairing in the test kitchen, wine-related food and travel coverage, Sunset’s International Wine Competition, and the magazine’s wine club.
 Luke Sykora - Wine & Spirits Magazine's Associate Editor
Based in San Francisco, Luke Sykora is an associate editor at Wine & Spirits Magazine. His primary focus is wines from the United States, and he runs the magazine's blind tasting panels for all domestic wines.
Lynne Char Bennett - San Francisco Chronicle
 Lynne Char Bennett is a staff writer and the test kitchen director for the San Francisco Chronicle’s Food & Wine department, which has won multiple James Beard Foundation Awards for best food section among largest circulation — most recently in 2011 for best food coverage in the nation in a general interest publication. Bennett has also won an individual James Beard Foundation Award.
She writes the “Pairings” column, for which she creates recipes with wine recommendations, and contributes as well to The Chronicle’s coverage of restaurants, chefs, wine and spirits and overall San Francisco Bay area culinary scene.
 Charles Olken - Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine
Charles Olken is the Publisher/Editor of Connoisseurs’ Guide To California Wine, which he founded in 1974 to focus specifically on California, since at the time no one was serving the needs of California wine consumers and collectors like himself. Mr. Olken is also co-author of the CONNOISSEURS' HANDBOOK of CALIFORNIA WINES, a wine columnist in newspapers in California and a frequent judge at international wine competitions.
 Randy Caparoso - Sommelier Journal
Randy Caparoso is an award winning wine journalist who lives in Lodi, California. He is the Bottom Line Editor of Sommelier Journal, and currently blogs and does social media work for Lodi Winegrape Commission’s lodiwine.com. He also pens wine columns for San Joaquin Magazine and Lodi News-Sentinel, and in the past has bylined a biweekly wine column for his hometown newspaper (The Honolulu Advertiser, 1981 to 2002).
 Frank Thorsberg - KTVU television producer and wine blogger
Frank Thorsberg has written the "Wine Country Insider" blog for KTVU-TV since 2009. He has lived in the SF Bay area for nearly 30 years, working in journalism, public relations, marketing and sales. He is a lifelong wine collector, with a penchant for zinfandel. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Frank competed in regional barbecue contests and also covered the world-famous Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Thank you to our sponsors!
ZAP events are for adults only. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted, including babies or infants in strollers or backpacks. No exceptions. Valid I.D. is required to enter all ZAP events.
ZAP is not responsible for lost, misplaced or misdirected mail. ZAP events are non-smoking and fragrance free. The planners and sponsors of this Festival claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers to the event, nor for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event. ZAP reserves the right to cancel these events without penalty. Please remember, wine tasting must be done in a responsible manner. The registrant agrees that all parties using tickets purchased on this site will practice responsible beverage consumption. Anyone who over-consumes or appears to over-consume is subject to removal from the events without refund. Please don't drink and drive. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Participating Wineries
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Bay Area
R&B Cellars
Rock Wall Wine Company
Three Wine Company
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Lodi
Brazin Cellars
Cycles Gladiator Winery
Haraszthy Family Cellars
Ironstone Vineyards
Jessie's Grove Winery
Klinker Brick Winery
Macchia Wines
Masked Rider Winery
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Napa Valley
Green & Red Vineyards
Hendry Wines
Mike & Molly Wine Company
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Paso Robles
Castoro Cellars
Four Vines
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Sierra Foothills
Nevada County
Chacewater Wine
Calaveras County
Chatom Vineyards
Milliaire Winery
El Dorado County
Lava Cap Winery
Mellowood Vineyards
Amador County
Renwood Winery
Scott Harvey Wines
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Sonoma
Carol Shelton Wines
Dashe Cellars
DeLoach Vineyards
Dutcher Crossing Winery
JC Cellars
Mauritson Family Winery
Red Truck Wines
Starry Night Winery
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as of July 20
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Event Program (including list of wines poured) click here.
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To explore the Zinfandel growing regions click here
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Participating Restaurants |
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Competition for
“Best Grill Master”
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John Ledbetter - Executive Chef
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Chef Tyler Stone
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Dawn Wofford
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Sophina Uong, Executive Chef
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As of July 11 - More to come |
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