Celebrate 2013 with Pacific's Edge Winemaker Series! An Evening with wines of Joseph Swan Pacific's Edge Wine Room Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) May 10, 2013 - Learn, Swirl, Sip and Enjoy! Meet the Winemakers and enjoy a four course dinner with wine paired to each course. During the series winemakers will discuss the history, culture and qualities of the featured wines which will accompany Executive Chef Matt Bolton's seasonal menus. The winemakers series brings guests closer to the producers and personalities that craft the wine we love. "We are very excited about our 2013 series," said Wine Director Paul Fried. "We believe making wine is, in essence, farming, and in step with our farm-to-table philosophy. Our wine dinner series brings the farmers' passion for quality and natural goods to our guests."

The Fifth Winemakers Dinner For 2013 is An Evening with Joseph Swan Vineyards. Joseph Swan Vineyards is a small family owned winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California's famed Russian River Valley. Although they specialize in vineyard designated pinot noir and old vine zinfandel, they also produce small lots of other wines including Rhone style wine, pinot gris and chardonnay. Joseph Swan Vineyards strives to make interesting wines that reflect their unique origins and to price them fairly. www.swanwinery.com/

The Facts:
Where: Pacific's Edge Wine Room located at 120 Highlands Drive in Carmel By The Sea
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 per person plus tax and gratuity

Reservations Required: (831) 622-5445
The Menu:
∙First Course∙
• Ocean Mosiac ahi, scallop. kampachi, cured ocean trout, uni, wakame
• 2010 Saralee's Vineyard Roussanne-Marsanne, Russian River Valley Sonoma Coast
∙Second Course∙
• Monterey Bay Red Abalone «Paella» carnaroli rice, chorizo leon
• 2011 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Sonoma Coast
∙Third Course∙
• Wild Boar Chop broken arrow ranch, english peas & shoots, morels, thyme jus
• 2009 Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
∙Entrée∙
• Sonoma Duck carrots «confit», pomme anciene, bing cherry jus
• 2010 Trenton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Sonoma Coast
∙Charcuterie∙
• Bresaola, Speck, Duck Prosciutto, Coppa burrata, picoline, shaved fennel
• 2007 Mancini Ranch Zinfandel, Russian River Valley
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Save the date for our final 2013 Artisan Wines of California:
• June 20 - Sheldon Wines - Santa Rosa

Hyatt Carmel Highlands Culinary Team
Hyatt Carmel Highlands is fortunate to have a culinary team as passionate about their work as they are experienced and professionally trained. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. The culinary team represents decades of experience with an unsurpassed love of food, dining and the pleasures of the table. From developing innovative menus to overseeing a large staff of dedicated professionals, these highly trained and exceptionally skilled culinary artisans bring taste and style to every meal served.

The culinary team includes:
• Pastry Chef Gina Hudson
• Wine Director Paul Fried
• Executive Chef Matt Bolton
• Manager of Outlets Jacques Melac
For more information, visit www.hyattcarmelhighlands.com or call (831) 620-1234.

About Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast
Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast features 48 luxuriously renovated guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 Ocean View rooms and five Garden View rooms. In addition, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific's Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 square feet of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a fitness facility. Situated only four miles from downtown Carmel, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast idyllic setting and personalized service has attracted families, weddings, honeymooners and privileged travelers for nearly a century. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast is recognized among the world's finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure's 2009 "T+L 500" World's Best Hotels. http://www.hyattcarmelhighlands.com/.

Press Contact: Marci Bracco Cain (831) 747-7455

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