The Fifth Annual “In Your Backyard” Series Brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and Holman Ranch Announces Its 2016 Schedule and Charity Partners.

1. Sip, Swirl, Savor and Learn
The Fifth Annual “In Your Backyard” Series Brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and Holman Ranch
Announces Its 2016 Schedule and Charity Partners.
Carmel, CA, October 28, 2015 - Inspired by the culinary bounty of California's Central Coast,
Holman Ranch Tasting Room, located at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, is
working with Edible Monterey Bay to invite local culinary chefs and artisans to demonstrate how
wine can be best complemented with fresh culinary products found throughout the Central Coast.
The “In Your Backyard” series brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and Holman Ranch will
have chefs, farmers sand foragers sharing their tips and techniques for finding the perfect, fresh
ingredients for preparing truly memorable meals, side dishes as well as understanding flavor
pairings. From paella to abalone and sea vegetable demos, the series will showcase local experts’
knowledgeable on everything from how to select the best meats to creating savory pastries with
ingredients from the local Farmers Market. Each demonstration will offer recommendations for the
best wine to pair with the featured culinary item.
Here is a sneak peek at our 2016 schedule, partners and charity beneficiaries:
• January 26th at 6:00 PM –Chef Jérôme Viel from Wil’s Fargo Steakhouse + Baris a classically
trained French chef born in Brittany, Jérôme Viel began studying the culinary arts at the age of 15.
Traveling throughout Europe to study each region’s specialties, Chef Viel worked with some of the
world’s greatest chefs. He left Europe in 1999 and landed in Carmel Valley, Calif., working at two
prestigious resorts, Bernardus Lodge and Stonepine Estate. Viel fell in love with bucolic Carmel
Valley, met his wife and started a family (the couple have two daughters). For the last 12 years
Viel has worked as executive chef at Carmel Valley’s iconic Will’s Fargo Steakhouse + Bar.! Chef
Jerome will be discussing wild mushrooms. The charity partner will be Nancy’s Project. The
charity partner is Nancy’s Project. Nancy's Project is a charitable nonprofit organization founded
by Nancy Costello, to distribute food, clothing, and other necessities to farm labor families in
Monterey County. http://www.nancysproject.org/
• February 18th at 6:00 PM – Ted and Cindy Walter from Passionfish in Pacific Grove will be
discussing the sourcing and cooking of delicious, fresh sustainable seafood! The charity partner
will be Seafood Watch. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program helps consumers
and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that protect sea life and habitats,
now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate which seafood items are "Best
Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which ones you should "Avoid." We raise public awareness
about sustainable seafood issues through our consumer guides, website, mobile apps and
outreach efforts. http://www.seafoodwatch.org/
• March 16th, 6:00 PM - Chef Brandon Miller from Mundaka in Carmel-by-the-Sea will celebrate
National Paella Day by taking you on a culinary journey through Spain and teach you the tips and
secrets of how to make traditional Spanish Paella. The charity partner is the Food Bank for
Monterey County. The Food Bank for Monterey County is the largest provider of emergency
supplemental food in Monterey County. Our mission is “to lead community efforts in the
awareness and elimination of hunger in Monterey County.” The food bank solicits, collects, stores,
and redistributes food to individuals as well as non-profit agencies that serve the aged, ill, and
needy.
http://www.foodbankformontereycounty.org/

2. • April 20th at 6:00 PM – Chef Brad Briske from La Balena in Carmel-by-the-Sea will do a grass
fed nose-to-tail, cooking demo! The charity partner will be MEarth. MEarth is an environmental
education nonprofit with roots in Carmel Valley, California, that is growing the next generation of
environmental leaders through education, collaboration, partnerships and community action. We
educate and inspire through environmental stewardship. http://mearthcarmel.org/
• May 18th Aubergine’s Ron Mendoza will lead you in creating fabulous desserts. The evening will
benefit Everyone’s Harvest, bringing people and healthy food together through certified farmers'
markets and community food programs. www.everyonesharvest.org
• June 15th will feature Ken McDonald from Edgars at Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley who will take
you from garden to table, discussing how to plant your garden with your menus in mind and
providing tips for cooking your harvest. The evening will benefit Ag Against Hunger, which
channels surplus fruits and vegetables from farms in our area to those in need.
www.agagainsthunger.org
• July 14th, 6:00 PM – John Cox with Sierra Mar at Post Ranch in Big Sur and Trevor Fay of
Monterey Abalone Co. will take up the theme “Cooking the Big Sur Coast,” showing you how to
cook our local abalone and sea vegetables, and sharing how Monterey Abalone raises the iconic
gastropod and forages for sea vegetables and rare seafood in Monterey Bay. Charity Partner is
the Grower Shipper Foundation. The Grower-Shipper Association Foundation is a non-profit
501c(3) organization that provides education and information on the agriculture industry as well
as offering innovative programs to our community outreach. We are here to make our community
aware of the positive impact agriculture makes to all our lives. Help us to be a part of the solution
to educate, inform and inspire. www.growershipperfoundation.org
Reservations are required for all classes and the cost for each event is $25 per person. Classes are
$10 for wine club members. Class size is limited to 25 attendees. This includes the class, wine
tasting, small bites, and meeting, learning and sampling from a local artisan. A portion of the
class proceeds will benefit the local charity organizations. To make reservations call 831-659-2640
or email info@holmanranch.com.
Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor
the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines while learning about the
culinary bounty available in your own backyard. The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m. and is available for private events.
About Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery:
Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch
resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance,
the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also for
the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the temperate climate. Holman Ranch
estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The
wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to
bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of their
wines. The warmth of the inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an
ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The vineyards' Burgundy Clones
have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.
The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive
Oil produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive flavor.
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley,
historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special events,

3. family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events. With its charming gardens,
stunning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords old-world charm while providing
modern day conveniences. This stunning property includes a fully restored stone hacienda,
overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more. www.holmanranch.com
About Edible Monterey Bay
Founded in 2011, Edible Monterey Bay produces a beautiful quarterly magazine and weekly email
newsletter celebrating the local food cultures of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties,
season by season. It also promotes local and sustainable regional food cultures through
outstanding food and wine-themed events. For more information, go to
www.ediblemontereybay.com or call (831) 298-7117.
Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.holmanranch.com
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