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With the summer season and the 13th annual Reno-Tahoe Open at Montrêux quickly approaching, the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation – the non-profit organization that operates the annual PGA TOUR event – has teamed up with famed chef Charlie Palmer and the Grand Sierra Resort to offer northern Nevada an entertaining evening of food and wine. On Friday, June 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation takes center stage during Napa’s Backyard, a food and wine pairing competition featuring delectable dishes from Charlie Palmer’s celebrated chefs matched with wines from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards including Arger-Martucci, Duckhorn, HALL and Rombauer.
The Reno-Tahoe Open and Grand Sierra Resort invite the community to join these acclaimed chefs from across the nation during a competition to win “Top Pairing” – a challenge to create the most unique and delicious small plate and Napa-Sonoma wine pairing. The event also includes a silent auction with funds benefitting the Foundation as well as other local charities: High Fives, KNPB and the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project.
Tickets to this exclusive wine pairing event are $75 and may be purchased online at www.GrandSierraResort.com/entertainment/calendar/napas-backyard or by calling 800-648-3568. Reserved VIP tables of 10 including full wait staff service are also available for $1,000 by calling the Tournament Office at 775-322-3900.
Chefs competing at the 2nd annual Napa’s Backyard event include:
- Stefan Bahr, Métrazur, New York
- Matt Hill, Charlie Palmer Steak, Washington DC
- Scott Romano, Charlie Palmer at the Joule, Dallas
- Vincent Pouessel, Aureole, Las Vegas
- Steven Blandino, Charlie Palmer Steak, Las Vegas
- Ira Gallon, The Stirling Club, Las Vegas
- David Holman, Charlie Palmer Steak, Fin Fish and Briscola
- Dustin Valette, Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg, Calif.
- Seakyeong Kim, Charlie Palmer, Costa Mesa, Calif.
During Napa’s Backyard, each culinary creation is paired with a wine of the chef’s choosing, selecting from wineries including:
- Arger Martucci
- Benessere
- Beuhler Vineyards
- Clos du Val
- Crew Wine Co.
- Dierberg Vineyards
- Duckhorn Vineyards
- Dunn Vinyards
- E&J Gallo
- Ehlers Estate
- Frog’s Leap Winery
- Groth Vineyards
- HALL Wines
- Keenan Winery
- King Estate
- Kobrand
- Ladera Winery
- Langtry Wines
- Majestic Mkt.
- Michael David
- Palmez Vineyards
- Paul Hobbs Winery
- Pine Ridge
- Precept
- Pride Mt. Winery
- R&B Cellars
- Rombauer Vineyards
- Row 11 Winery
- Schweiger Vineyards
- SFWE
- Silver Oak Winery
- Steele Wines
- The Prisoner
- Titus Vineyards
- Trefethen Winery
- Trentadue
- Tres Sabores
- Truchard Winery
- Venge Vineyards
- Whitehall Lane Winery
- Wilson Daniels
“We’re so thankful to the Grand Sierra Resort and Charlie Palmer for allowing us to be a part of this tremendous event,” said Jana Smoley, executive director of the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation. “Benefits like this are a huge part of the success of the Reno-Tahoe Open each year and we encourage all members of the community to come out and enjoy some amazing food and wine for a great cause. It’s events like this that have allowed us to give back to our community to the tune of $2 million.”
For more information on the 13th annual Reno-Tahoe Open at Montrêux, including ticket sales, vacation packages, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RenoTahoeOpen.com or contact the tournament office at 775-322-3900.
The 13th annual Reno-Tahoe Open at Montrêux, an official PGA TOUR event, takes place Aug. 1 – 7, 2011 at Montrêux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nev. The tournament is a full-field stop during the PGA TOUR Regular Season and is part of the FedExCup series, a points competition for PGA TOUR professionals. The internationally-televised tournament brings in millions of dollars in coverage for the Reno-Tahoe region through its affiliation with The Golf Channel as it follows 132 PGA TOUR professionals competing for a share of the tournament’s $3 million purse. The Reno-Tahoe Open is operated and managed by the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation, comprised of key sponsors including Eldorado Hotel Reno, Montrêux Development Group and NV Energy.
