Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut

On Saturday, October 15, the Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards’ Glorious Bites final challenge will take place between three semi-finalists. The contestants are vying for a $5,000 prize. The contestants were chosen at three regional semi-finals. We wrote about the Washington, DC semi-final where we had fun interviewing Jerry Edwards from Timonium, MD, who won.

Plan now to attend this final Glorious Bites Challenge taking place at the Gloria Ferrer winery in Sonoma this Saturday. This is sure to be an enjoyable event. Attendees will be able to enjoy appetizers, wine and a cooking demonstration by Executive Chef Jennifer Luttrell. Tickets for the final judging are available online.

Glorious Bites, Jerry Edwards, semi-finalist

The three semi-finalists are Diane Williams who’s special appetizer is Triple “B” Won Tons Beef, Blue Cheese, & Bacon, Chera Little who is competing with Miso-Maple Glazed Cod Wonton-Cho’s with Crispy Bok Choy Slaw and Jerry Edwards competing with Lobster and Brie Dogs.

The purpose of the Glorious Bites Challenge was to find yummy appetizers that would pair with the Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut. Appetizers were also judged according to taste and appearance. The judges, who we watched judging the appetizers in Washington, DC, were serious and intense in their concentration while judging each appetizer.

The judges for this final event include Christopher Sawyer – a sommelier and founder of SawyerSomm.com, Sara Deseran – a food writer and editor for San Francisco magazine. The event will be emceed by Leslie Sbrocco, who is an author, wine consultant and television host.

Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma, California has spent an immense amount of time and effort in the Glorious Bites Challenge.