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Vintage Bordeaux Wine Tasting 3/19/2015 Date of Event: Thursday, March 19, 2015 Time of Event: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $200.00 Last day to register online: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 UC Davis' Department of Viticulture & Enology is proud to present a Vintage Bordeaux Wine Tasting led by Darrell Corti, propieter of Corti Brothers'. Join us to taste six wines from 1960s, all from the Bordeaux region of France. Part five of an ongoing Vintage Wine Tasting series at UC Davis. Click here to register.
Bee Symposium; Keeping Bees Healthy Date of Event: Saturday, May 09, 2015 Time of Event: 8:00am-6:30pm Location: UC Davis Conference Center Price Per Ticket: $75.00 Last day to register online: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 This educational program is designed for beekeepers of all experience levels, including gardeners, farmers and anyone interested in the world of pollination and bees. In addition to our speakers there will be an active ‘Buzz Way’ featuring graduate student research posters, the latest in beekeeping equipment, books, honey, plants and much more. ($15.00 STUDENT RATE) Click here to register.
The Walt Klenz Lectureship Series Date of Event: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Time of Event: 5:30pm-730pm Location: Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science in the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $10.00 Last day to register online: Monday, May 18, 2015 The Robert Mondavi Institute’s Walt Klenz Lectureship Series is a bi-annual event sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates, which brings world-famous wine makers and wine industry professionals to the UC Davis campus. The lectures attract a wide audience, and have featured myriad topics relating to the wine industry and its diverse array of professionals, each with unique perspectives, fascinating insights, and captivating stories. Past speakers include Zelma Long, owner of Vilafonté Vineyards, James Beard Award-winner Merry Edwards, and David Pearson, CEO of Opus One. (student rate $5.00) Click here to register.
Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course June 15 and 16 Date of Event: Monday, June 15, 2015 Time of Event: 8:00am-5:00pm Location: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $625.00 Last day to register online: Friday, June 05, 2015 The essential sensory course for the professional buyer, importer, category manager, producer, or anyone who wants to gain expertise in evaluating olive oil. Sensory, culinary, chemistry and policy experts guide you through a unique tasting and educational odyssey. Attend both courses for the definitive Master experience – more than 100 olive oils from around the world! Click here to register.
Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course June 17-19 Date of Event: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Time of Event: 8:00am Location: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $925.00 Last day to register online: Friday, June 05, 2015 The essential sensory course for the professional buyer, importer, category manager, producer, or anyone who wants to gain expertise in evaluating olive oil. Sensory, culinary, chemistry and policy experts guide you through a unique tasting and educational odyssey. Attend both courses for the definitive Master experience – more than 100 olive oils from around the world! Click here to register.
UC Master Milling Certificate Course Location: Sensory Building/Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater Begin Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015 End Date: Sunday, October 04, 2015 Price Per Ticket: $1,225.00 Last day to register online: Friday, September 25, 2015 Experience the best olive oil milling course in the United States at UC Davis, presented by the UC Davis Olive Center at the Robert Mondavi Institute. The course will be led by Leandro Ravetti, among the world’s top experts in olive oil processing, growing, and standards . As executive director of Australia’s Boundary Bend Limited, Leandro has helped guide the company to rapid growth, high efficiency, and top awards at international olive oil competitions. The company’s success is guided by innovation, data, and analysis to maximize oil production efficiency and quality. Click here to register.
Bee Garden Tour Location: UC DAVIS Bee Biology Road, Davis, CA 95616 Begin Date: Monday, August 11, 2014 End Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Price Per Bee Tour Fee: $3.00 Last day to register online: Thursday, December 31, 2015 The Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven is a half-acre bee garden and outdoor museum devoted to bee pollinators and the plants that support them. Located next to the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road, UC Davis, it was planted in Fall 2009 through a generous gift from Häagen-Dazs®. The garden is open year-round, from dawn to dusk. Click here to register.
Mead Makers Access to Online Content Date of Event: Thursday, February 06, 2014 Time of Event: 8:00am Location: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $50.00 Last day to register online: Friday, January 01, 2016 The available password and login information will give access to the power point presentations, video, and other materials from the first ever mead making short course, hosted in February by the Honey and Pollination Center, and held at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with the necessary login information to be able to view the materials from this event. Click here to register.
Great Chefs Series: Farm to Fork Featuring Patrick Mulvaney Date of Event: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time of Event: 9:00am Location: Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Building Price Per Ticket: $250.00 Last day to register online: Thursday, February 26, 2015 Farm to Fork: Living high on the hog in the richest agricultural region in the world. Chef Mulvaney will discuss the bounty of the Sacramento Valley while demonstrating how to make bacon, cutlets, and sausage from a hog procured from the UC Davis Meat Lab. 24 Participants and UC Davis student volunteers will work side by side with Chef Mulvaney in preparing the meal they will enjoy together, including fresh produce from the UC Davis Student Farm. Click here to register.
Great Chefs Series Afternoon Lecture Date of Event: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time of Event: 2:00pm Location: Robert Mondavi Institute Silverado Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $50.00 Last day to register online: Thursday, February 26, 2015 Chef Patrick Mulvaney presents, Farm to Fork: Living high on the hog in the richest agricultural region in the world. "Our heritage is agricultural; I think it is great that our region is embracing and singing the praises of its strong suit. And especially love that the embrace is expanding to folks who haven’t had access to healthy food.” Come listen, taste, and drink as Patrick guides us through the farm to fork style dining. Must be 21 years or older Click here to register.