There simply is no bigger name on the Seattle restaurant scene. Chef Tom Douglas will guide you through classic dishes from his downtown culinary empire with Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, Today Show wine correspondent Leslie Sbrocco and Purple Café and Wine Bar sommelier Dawn Smith, all giving their thoughts on what types of wine would pair well – and why. Then they’ll have some fun playing “Tom vs. Somm” – where Tom and Dawn will both choose a different Washington State wine to go with each dish. The catch? You, the audience, vote to decide if one works best!
Moderator: Michael Teer (Pike and Western Wine Shop)
Panelists: Tom Douglas (Tom Douglas Restaurants), Stephanie Izard (Bravo’s Top Chef winner, Girl and The Goat Restaurant), Leslie Sbrocco (Wine for Women, The Today Show wine correspondent), Dawn Smith (Heavy Restaurant Group)
Wines:
- Buty 2008 “Connor Lee Vineyard” Chardonnay, CV $35
- Chinook Wines 2007 Cabernet Franc, YV $22
- Kyra Wines 2008 Chenin Blanc, CV $12
- Lullaby Winery 2007 Viognier, WWV $28
- Rôtie Cellars 2007 “Northern Blend” Syrah-Viognier, WA $35
- Sleight of Hand Cellars 2008 “The Magician” Gewurztraminer, CV $17
- Three Rivers Winery 2007 Merlot, CV $20
- Waters Winery 2009 Rosé of Syrah, WWV $18