{"id":461367,"date":"2026-09-12T06:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T06:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/461367\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T06:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T06:22:10","slug":"california-grand-tasting-debuts-in-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/461367\/","title":{"rendered":"California Grand Tasting debuts in Sacramento"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento\u2019s Legends of Wine and Grand Tasting combine for new culinary event<\/p>\n

Sacramento\u2019s Legends of Wine and The Grand Tasting have joined forces to create the California Grand Tasting, offering a unique experience of food, wine, beer, and more<\/p>\n

\"Anahita<\/a>SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

Two of Sacramento\u2019s most popular culinary events, Legends of Wine and The Grand Tasting, have united for the first time to create the California Grand Tasting, a new signature experience featuring a variety of food, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe flavor is so refreshing you could drink a whole bottle of it and not realize it,\u201d said Tara Porter, describing one of the wines available at the event. <\/p>\n

Guests enjoyed sampling a wide range of beverages. When asked why he was holding two glasses, Jim O\u2019Keefe said, \u201cWell, I have a wife that is thirsty. Number one. Number two. She loves Rombauer Wines and especially the Chardonnay and I’ve not tried their Barbera before, so that’s for me.\u201d <\/p>\n

For those seeking non-alcoholic options, mocktails were also on the menu. Attendees noted the variety of flavors available, with one describing a drink as \u201ccitrusy, there\u2019s like a tropical fruit to it.\u201d <\/p>\n

The event paired wine and beer with a diverse selection of food. “I haven\u2019t had one thing that I was like man, it\u2019s all so good,\u201d said Kian Roblin. <\/p>\n

One unique offering combined cheese and chocolate. \u201cIt\u2019s cheese with chocolate,\u201d one guest said. <\/p>\n

Shelley Joyer shared her experience of trying something new. <\/p>\n

\u201cI actually said I would never try this. I tried it,” she said. “It’s amazing. We tell kids all the time, you need to try what you like, don’t like. So here I am, proving my point.”<\/p>\n

The event also celebrated the region\u2019s farm-to-fork culture. \u201cFood in season tastes the best,\u201d one attendee said. Another added, \u201cThe closer it is, the better it tastes, and we have some great producers here in the valley.\u201d <\/p>\n

For some, the event was an opportunity to share flavors from their roots. <\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to do something really special to me,” one participant said. “These are Hatch chilies. They’re originally from New Mexico. I’m from New Mexico, and we are now growing these chilies here in Esparto, California.”<\/p>\n

John Trujillo, executive chef of Mulvaney\u2019s B&L, shared his thoughts on the unique flavors he brought to the event. <\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely an untapped market. I didn\u2019t even know if I wanted to share it because it\u2019s so special to me, everyone should try it,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

The California Grand Tasting offered attendees a chance to explore a variety of flavors, from local farm-to-fork dishes to unique beverage pairings, creating a memorable culinary experience.<\/p>\n

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