EVENTS
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
March 16, 2025
SUNDAY MORNING SEMINARS:
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
WINE SEMINAR
champagne chavost with fabian daviaux
Fabian Daviaux has redefined the concept of a co-op as his numerous growers have committed to his preferred dynamic viticulture, in turn creating beautifully pure, ripe and delicious Champagnes. What's more, with strong vineyard work comes the need for little - if any - sulfur addition, and most of his wines are never sulfured at all. In the winery, the grapes are allowed to ferment naturally in stainless steel tanks after pressing, with only the Coteaux Champenois Blanc and the Saignée Rosé seeing time in barrel. The rest of the range is crafted to be immediately enjoyable, with incredible freshness and purity of fruit.
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CULINARY DEMO
baking with sherry yard
For nearly 30 years, renowned Chef Sherry Yard has embraced a range of responsibilities from creating savory and sweet menus, crafting masterful breads, opening new restaurants all while mentoring an entire generation of chefs in kitchens from Singapore to Santa Monica. Yard has earned the praise of her critics and peers with multiple accolades including three James Beard Awards for the Foundation’s prestigious hall of fame “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America” for her significant contributions to the culinary profession, ‘Outstanding Pastry Chef of the Year,’ and ‘Best Baking Book’. Kickoff your Sunday morning with Sherry as she takes you through a fun demonstration of her baking.
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WINE SEMINAR
innovator in champagne: laurent-perrier
Laurent-Perrier is one of the finest names in Champagne. The house was created in 1812 and has since become one of the most famous of the Grandes Marques Champagnes. It is also the region's largest family-owned house, and boasts a unique style of freshness, elegance and purity.
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BRUNCH
sunday brunch with the manzkes
République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. In 2023, Chef Margarita won a James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. The restaurant has continued to make its mark on the culinary landscape of Los Angeles as a frequent entry on the Los Angeles Times “101 Best” List and one of Restaurant Critic Bill Addison’s most recommended LA restaurants to both friends and readers. The event includes a multi-course brunch by the Manzkes and wine pairings by Wine Director Sarah Clarke.
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RESERVE WINE SEMINAR
dom pérignon, revisiting the vintages of the 1990s
Dom Pérignon’s creative ambition is a perpetual quest for harmony as a source of emotion. Every creative process faces constraints. For Dom Pérignon, this means always a vintage wine. An unyielding commitment to bear witness to the harvest of a single year, whatever the challenges, even going as far as not declaring a vintage. On this rare occasion, guests will explore all vintages of Dom Pérignon produced during the 1990s.
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SUNDAY GRAND TASTING:
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY GRAND TASTING AT THE FARMHOUSE
Open to all ticketed patrons, the walk-around tasting will feature over 20 chefs and more than 25 wineries at Ojai Valley Inn’s signature venue, The Farmhouse. Scheduled to appear: Alessandro Frassica, Brady Ishiwata Williams, Cameron Ingle, Christopher Kostow, David Castro Hussong, Daisy Ryan, Eric Bost, Eunji Lee, Jessica Koslow, Justin Cogley, Justin Pichetrungsi, Jon Yao, Katianna and John Hong, Marcus Jernmark, Maribel Aldaco Silva, Matthew Kammerer, Melissa Perello, Matt Horn, Neal Fraser, Sherry Yard. Platinum ticketed patrons enjoy VIP access at 12:00pm.
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