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The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson and Angela Yee

Premier Guide Miami

Saturday, February 22nd:

Chef JJ Johnson, a James Beard Award-winning chef and advocate for Black culture, has made it his mission to amplify African American cuisine. “The Cookout” at SOBEWFF® is his way of celebrating and reclaiming the beauty of this culinary tradition and an unforgettable celebration of history, flavor, and soul. Hosted at Eden Roc, the event features dishes from a diverse group of chefs who honor culturally significant ingredients and techniques. Enjoy vibrant flavors, community, and culture, with Stella Artois elevating the experience.

  • Wine Seminars, Eden Roc Ballroom:
    • Madame Pommery: The Genius Creator of the Brut Champagne, 11-12PM: Celebrate 150 years of Champagne Pommery, the house that revolutionized Champagne with the creation of Brut Champagne. Discover its rich history and enjoy six exceptional champagnes from the Pommery collection.

 

    • Uncorking Oregon Pinot Noir: A Journey Through Terroir and Time, 12-1PM: Join Willamette Valley legend Eugenia Keegan for an exclusive seminar exploring what makes Oregon Pinot Noir unique. Taste six wines from WillaKenzie Estate, Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, and Gran Moraine, highlighting the influence of vintage variation, soil diversity, and age-worthiness. Experience the impact of weather, volcanic vs. marine soils, and the region’s ability to produce exceptional, age-worthy Pinot Noirs.

 

    • Gérard Bertrand presents Multidimensional Wine, 1-2PM: Discover the art behind Gérard Bertrand’s fine wines with the renowned French winemaker. Through a tasting of six wines, explore his vision of blending that reflects the unique terroirs and vintages of Southern France.

 

    • A Journey through Chianti Classico and Montalcino with Marchesi Antinori, 2-3PM: This vertical tasting seminar will allow consumers to know and to fully appreciate wines of Tuscany that respect their nature and their terroir, offering a great deal of insight on history and practice of winemaking.

 

    • Riding Rioja’s New Wave with Beronia, 3-4PM: Discover the “new” Rioja with winemaker Alejandro Lopez. Taste award-winning classic Rioja styles with a modern twist, single-variety wines highlighting regional flavors, and limited-production wines from the new single vineyard classification. Experience the foundation of Beronia with a journey through its iconic vintage.

 

    • Things that Grow Together, Go Together: European Pairings to Savor, 4-5PM: Explore how proximity shapes flavor in this seminar featuring curated wine and food pairings from across the European Union. Taste the unique combinations of ingredients from neighboring regions, showcasing unforgettable flavors.

 

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