Gallo Recognizes Top Artisanal Food Producers
- By CWF Sources
- Published 11/10/2005
- News
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., PRNewswire/ -- As Americans become increasingly attuned to the virtues of fine wine and food pairings, Gallo Family Vineyards has announced the formation of an awards program honoring the highest caliber of artisanal food producers. It will recognize excellence across a variety of food categories and will include a signature "Never Stop Growing Award" for the family-owned business that serves as an inspiration for other food industry professionals.
Winners will be invited to attend a private business and industry training program designed by Gallo Family Vineyards in Sonoma County, California. They will also have the opportunity to exhibit their products at the 2006 Fancy Food Show.
Awards will be presented at the one of the Gallo family's eight Sonoma County vineyards in spring of 2006 in ceremonies attended by winemaker Gina Gallo and the participating judges. Winners will also be provided with the Gallo Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards Seal of Excellence to display on their winning products as a symbol of high quality.
Judging Panel & Eligibility
The awards are designed to recognize and promote artisanal food producers who have been in business at least three years, and demonstrate excellence in preserving and supporting traditional ways of growing and producing food products.
Entries, which are being accepted through January 31, 2006, will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry judges, representing various disciplines within the culinary world, including:
* Malachy Duffy, Wine and Food Writer;
* Todd English, Celebrity Chef;
* Max MacCalman, Cheese Expert;
* Ferdinand Metz, President Emeritus, Culinary Institute of America and
* President of the World Association of Chefs;
* Sarah Moulton, Executive Chef and Television Personality; and
* Clark Wolf, Food and Restaurant Consultant.
The 2005 Gallo Family Gold Medal Awards will recognize excellence in each of the following categories:
* Outstanding Bread/Baked Good;
* Outstanding Dairy;
* Outstanding Meat and Charcuterie;
* Outstanding Fish and Seafood;
* Outstanding Confectionary Good;
* Outstanding Condiment;
* Outstanding Oil and Vinegar;
* Outstanding Fruit or Vegetable.
The final and most distinguished award will be bestowed upon a family-owned business that best exemplifies outstanding artisanal food production. The flagship award, known as "The Gallo Family Vineyards Never Stop Growing Award" will be presented by Gina Gallo to the company that stands as a role model and inspiration for artisanal food producers everywhere.
"Good food and good wine bring people together around the table, and we should be mindful of the skills and dedication needed to produce a perfect cheese or even a perfectly baked loaf of bread. As a family winery, we rely on generations of accumulated knowledge to make our wines," said Gina Gallo. "We want to help preserve the knowledge needed and encourage the craftsmanship required to create foods that speak of the place they come from and delight the palate with their unique flavors."
Editor’s note: Applications and additional information can be found on Gallo's website, a link to which is in the Sonoma listings of Taste California Travel’s Resource Directory. Lodging and dining options in the area are also included in the directory.
Winners will be invited to attend a private business and industry training program designed by Gallo Family Vineyards in Sonoma County, California. They will also have the opportunity to exhibit their products at the 2006 Fancy Food Show.
Awards will be presented at the one of the Gallo family's eight Sonoma County vineyards in spring of 2006 in ceremonies attended by winemaker Gina Gallo and the participating judges. Winners will also be provided with the Gallo Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards Seal of Excellence to display on their winning products as a symbol of high quality.
Judging Panel & Eligibility
The awards are designed to recognize and promote artisanal food producers who have been in business at least three years, and demonstrate excellence in preserving and supporting traditional ways of growing and producing food products.
Entries, which are being accepted through January 31, 2006, will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry judges, representing various disciplines within the culinary world, including:
* Malachy Duffy, Wine and Food Writer;
* Todd English, Celebrity Chef;
* Max MacCalman, Cheese Expert;
* Ferdinand Metz, President Emeritus, Culinary Institute of America and
* President of the World Association of Chefs;
* Sarah Moulton, Executive Chef and Television Personality; and
* Clark Wolf, Food and Restaurant Consultant.
The 2005 Gallo Family Gold Medal Awards will recognize excellence in each of the following categories:
* Outstanding Bread/Baked Good;
* Outstanding Dairy;
* Outstanding Meat and Charcuterie;
* Outstanding Fish and Seafood;
* Outstanding Confectionary Good;
* Outstanding Condiment;
* Outstanding Oil and Vinegar;
* Outstanding Fruit or Vegetable.
The final and most distinguished award will be bestowed upon a family-owned business that best exemplifies outstanding artisanal food production. The flagship award, known as "The Gallo Family Vineyards Never Stop Growing Award" will be presented by Gina Gallo to the company that stands as a role model and inspiration for artisanal food producers everywhere.
"Good food and good wine bring people together around the table, and we should be mindful of the skills and dedication needed to produce a perfect cheese or even a perfectly baked loaf of bread. As a family winery, we rely on generations of accumulated knowledge to make our wines," said Gina Gallo. "We want to help preserve the knowledge needed and encourage the craftsmanship required to create foods that speak of the place they come from and delight the palate with their unique flavors."
Editor’s note: Applications and additional information can be found on Gallo's website, a link to which is in the Sonoma listings of Taste California Travel’s Resource Directory. Lodging and dining options in the area are also included in the directory.