Photography by Vincent Gotti GEV Magazine, the leader in merging food and fashion in the Bay Area is proud to announce and unveil the esteemed visionaries in wine and food on the cover of their forthcoming digital issue slated to come out on the first day of summer, June 21, 2013. The much anticipated Legendary Issue celebrates the contributions of Peter Mondavi Sr. (98), Cecilia Chiang (93), Margrit Mondavi (83), and Miljenko “Mike” Grgich (90). The memorable photo shoot was done recently at the magnificent Vintner’s Hall of Fame of the Culinary Institute of America in Greystone Napa Valley, known to...

By Annabelle Pericin Photography by Vincent Gotti Ella brings a fresh and modern yet elegant vibe to downtown Sacramento. Owned by the Selland Family who also owns The Kitchen and Selland’s Market Cafe, Ella’s menu is creative with the emphasis on fresh seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Their innovative dishes and award winning wine list makes Ella a Sacramento favorite. Located in Downtown a block from the State Capital, Ella easily can become a meeting place to celebrate food, family, and friends.Their open kitchen, friendly service staff and ambiance equals to a memorable experience that...

DAVID ARTHUR VINEYARDS of St. Helena CA will host a 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Celebration on June 22, 2013 as a member of Team Fox, benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). David Arthur Vineyards aims to raise $350,000 or more to enable MJFF to continue aggressively funding research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Vineyards will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary by hosting a Gala Dinner and Celebration where all proceeds from the event will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). David Arthur...

By Monika Ka Photography by Carl Simpson The Wine Luxury Soiree held at the city club last Friday was a well-put-together three floor event which wowed both fashionistas and winos alike. Forty “top cellar” wineries were in attendance, each sampling several bottles of their respective “top sellers”; more than enough wine for one evening, to say the least. We at GEV loved just about everything poured but the one that stood out for me personally was The Wine Foundry, not only because of the congenial staff but because of their fine business model as well. The Wine Foundry allows groups...

  Celebrate Cinco De Mayo early at the Centre du Vin French Bistro at the Ledson Hotel (www.ledsonhotel.com) with a live performance from Luna Itzel. Friday, May 3 the very talented Luna Itzel will be performing contemporary Mexican music at two dinner shows: 6pm – 7:30pm and 8pm – 9:30pm. Dinner reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (707) 996-9779. Luna Itzel has the most beautiful and expressive voice on Mexico’s contemporary music scene. Fourteen years of a dynamic career and seven albums have allowed her to interpret a variety of musical styles. For Itzel, the...

“I get asked all the time how much Syrah is in our Pinot Noir,” said Eric Hickey, President and Winemaker at Laetitia Vineyard & Winery on California’s Central Coast. “Yes, our Pinots have a purplish hue to them.  But no, we don’t put Syrah in our Pinot.” The real reason behind the dark robe on Laetitia Pinot Noir is anthocyanin, a compound that develops in the skins of fruit under certain levels of stress and sun exposure, producing a rich blue pigmentation. “Being so cool and coastal, we do very aggressive leafing, even compared to our neighbors in Edna Valley and Santa Maria,”...

SPQR’s Executive Chef Matthew Accarrino is teaming up with award-winning Chef Gerard Craft, executive chef and owner of Niche, Pastaria, Taste by Niche, and Brasserie by Niche in St. Louis, Missouri, Accarrino’s hometown, for a guest-chef dinner on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Chef Craft will create a special three-course a la carte menu showcasing his creative, yet simple modern Midwest cuisine. This is a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy Chef Craft’s innovative interpretations of the best of local ingredients alongside the modern Italian cuisine of Chef Accarrino. Complementing the menu, Wine...

Images by VCrown Photography What do William Shakespeare, Alexander Dumas, Emilio Salgari, Fiódor Dostoyevski, Daniel Defoe and Philip II all have in common? Their acute and judgmental palates have all been won over by Fondillon wine. A special blend of wine produced in Alicante, Fondillon is fashioned in an oxidized style from the best overripe Monastrell grapes which are unfortified, naturally sweet and give it a certain distinct reddish color. Fondillon is typically bottled after an extended period of time (minimum of 10 years). It is superb and best to pair with blue cheese or chocolates. Experience...

Beginning April 1, 2013 a new exhibit of original wine paintings by Penelope Moore will be on display throughout the tasting room at Beaulieu Vineyard.  Each piece of artwork will be paired with a specially selected bottle of wine. Rather than traditional “gallery style” price tags, guests will have the opportunity to bid on each art and wine pairing from April 1st through April 14th.  Guests are invited to bid in person at the winery anytime during the two week period and join the closing celebration for live music and afternoon hor d’oeuvres on April 14th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15...

By Kaye Cloutman Main photos courtesy of Rocco Ceselin When you finally have an opportunity to visit the winery of a brand you’ve loved and served to guests over the years, the feeling you’ll get upon entering its doors is beyond invaluable. Grgich Hills Estate has been one of my go-to wines for some time now, especially when I’m not very familiar with a restaurant’s menu. Their wines pair easily and beautifully with any dish and I am never disappointed because from whites to reds, Grgich Hills Estate’s wines are clean, natural and have great acidity that makes your mouth water, which is...