Slow food san francisco's golden glass wine event coming this june
Top Italian indigenous & regional wines complemented by gastronomic delights
from leading Bay Area restaurateurs and food producers

San Francisco, CA, April 26, 2006? Slow Food San Francisco is pleased to announce the third annual GOLDEN GLASS wine event will take place in San Francisco on June 10, 2006 at Fort Mason. Following the success of the past two years, this lively gastronomic and educational event will once again bring a line-up of Italy's most talked about wines to the Bay Area's press, trade, Slow Food members, and general public. The GOLDEN GLASS, a fundraiser for Slow Food USA, is organized by Slow Food San Francisco, under the direction of Lorenzo Scarpone, convivium leader and founder.

In keeping with the Slow Food movement's goals of encouraging biodiversity and the continuity of local traditions and products, the 2006 GOLDEN GLASS event will highlight Italian wine producers who strive to protect, nurture and revive the indigenous and classic Italian varieties. The wine tasting will feature a number of these rare, indigenous varieties, alongside emerging newcomers and familiar favorites, from distinct regions all across Italy.

Slow Food SF has again invited local Californian and Italian artisanal producers to complement the wines with savory culinary delights and sweet treats. Participating restaurants and producers for this year's event will include, Chez Panisse, A16, La Ciccia, Quince, Harley Farms, Bodega Goat Farms, Consorzio Grana Padana, Pasticceria Rulli, Guittard Fine Chocolates, Gelato Massimo, and many, many more.
The Honorary Chairman of this year's event is Gene Burns, the host of Dining Around with Gene Burns on KGO Newstalk AM 810.

In addition to the main Golden Glass tasting, Slow Food SF will also host the following activities:
Round table discussion The Direction of Italian Wine in the USA
Wine tasting seminar The Emerging DOCG Wines of Southern Italy.
Silent wine auction featuring rare Italian magnums and other sought-after wines. Proceeds will benefit the Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard Foundation and the National Arthritis Foundation.
Slow Food SF raffle offering the chance at a Slow Food organized trip for 2 to Italy.
Wine dinner at Quince Restaurant. Intimate gathering celebrating Italian regionality and terroir.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thegoldenglass.com
Media Contact:
Angela Slade
415 819 5131
angelaslade@thegoldenglass.com

GOLDEN GLASS EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

WHAT: The Third Annual Golden Glass Wine Tasting & Seminars

WHERE: Fort Mason Center, The Herbst Pavilion, San Francisco.

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 2006
1:00 p.m. ? 2:00 p.m.: Media Preview
2:00 p.m. ? 6:00 p.m.: Main Event open to trade, Slow Food members, & public

COSTS: $50 ($45 for Slow Food members)
(Includes entrance to Golden Glass event, engraved wine glass, and Terra Madre book).

TICKETS: Purchase tickets by Credit Card online: www.thegoldenglass.com
By Check: Slow Food SF, 210 Littlefield Ave. S. San Francisco, CA 94080
By Phone: 650 873 6060

CONTACT: Slow Food San Francisco: 650 873 6060 or info@slowfoodsanfrancisco.com


WINE SEMINARS: Bookings required, please contact Angela Slade to reserve a place.
Angela Slade
415 819 5131 or
angelaslade@thegoldenglass.com

10:00 a.m. Round Table Discussion (no charge press & trade; $15 general public)
Direction of Italian Wine in the USA Panelists include Piero Selvaggio of Valentino's, Colum Sheehan, Wine Director Babbo, Darrell Corti of The Corti Brothers, Bob Thompson, and others.

2.00pm Tasting Seminar (no charge press & trade; $30 general public)
The Emerging DOCG Wines of Southern Italy Guided by Giancarlo Paterlini of Acquerello and Shelley Lindgren of A16.

WINE DINNER: Details coming soon for this intimate gathering at Quince Restaurant in San Francisco.


Media inquiries regarding further information, interviews, and/or passes to the seminars and tasting, please contact:

Xanthie Drankus
C. 415.260.2639
xanthie@tastegurus.com