For ages 21 & up

Welcome Spring with an evening of exciting food, wine, and fun! Our Cooking School Instructors will create a meal that celebrates top women chefs, cookbook authors, cheesemakers, recipe developers, and women winemakers like Anne Willan, Alison Roman, Carla Hall, Paula Kornell, and Isabelle Simi. You'll have a front row seat to view the action in our open kitchen and enjoy each bite as our experts provide a little background on each dish and insight into why each wine complements each course.

For ages 21 and up.

ABOUT PAULA KORNELL

Paula Kornell grew up working in the vineyards of her father, the founder of Hanns Kornell Champagne Cellars in the Napa Valley. After years of working with her father and then with wine merchants and other wineries in various capacities, Paula released her first vintage of California Brut in 2020 to great acclaim.

ABOUT SIMI WINES

Isabelle Simi learned quickly that the only way to crush the competition was to crush grapes. Over the course of 70 years, she led this winery from the brink of collapse during Prohibition to the California winemaking limelight. Success is in SIMI’s roots. Every sip won’t just teach you about a boss who never settled for anything less than she was worth. It’ll inspire you to do the same. Simi is proud of its legacy of female winemakers. Their collaboration with Reese's Book Club delivers a collection of wines inspired by two female pioneers, Isabelle Simi and Reese Witherspoon, who built long-lasting legacies while supporting and empowering women everywhere.

On the Table:

• Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) from Anne Willan

• Butter Board with Assorted Breads

paired with a welcoming glass of Paula Kornell Brut, California

First Course:

• Ricotta Dumplings with Buttered Peas & Asparagus from Alison Roman paired with 2019 SIMI Editor's Collection Sonoma County Chardonnay

Main Course:

• Grilled Lamb Chops with Pomegranates & Israeli Couscous from Carla Hall paired with 2018 SIMI Editor's Collection Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Third Course:

• Cheese Platter featuring Cheeses made by Women-owned Companies or Women Cheesemakers paired with Paula Kornell Brut, California

Dessert:

• Masala Chai from Anita Jaisinghani

• Lemon Verbena Panna Cotta from Virginia Willis

Safety & Precautions

• At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

• For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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