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Awaken your senses. Indulge your passion for food and wine with the Napa Valley’s legendary vineyards, bountiful farms, and innovative chefs as your inspiration. The exclusive CIA Sophisticated Palate™ programs were designed by Chef John Ash and CIA faculty for people like you—connoisseurs with an appreciation for fine living and a desire to expand their culinary horizons. You’ll learn to prepare bold cuisines and explore the subtleties of food and wine pairing. You’ll stretch your cooking skills, grow your understanding of flavor, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow food aficionados in a region that’s home to a vibrant community of chefs and bursting with fresh, flavorful ingredients. From hands-on cooking instruction and exhilarating discussions to visits with local purveyors and the shared pleasures of the
table, CIA Sophisticated Palate is an unforgettable experience. Culinary Institute of America Sophisticated Palate A.M. Sessions A TASTE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Experience the legendary food and wine of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino: “The Sophisticated Palate experience was
priceless. I thoroughly enjoyed being on the
gorgeous Greystone campus, learning in a
small-group format, and visiting local
specialty producers. But for me, what made
the experience so unique and special was the
valuable information and personal attention
we received from brilliant chefs.” Experience it all: INVIGORATING MORNINGS IN THE KITCHEN EXCLUSIVE AFTERNOONS IN THE VALLEY Only Culinary Institute of America Sophisticated Palate participants will see, taste, and explore the very best of the Valley. You’ll benefit from the CIA’s relationships with premier growers, vintners, food producers, chefs, and restaurateurs as you take exclusive off-campus excursions designed just for CIA Sophisticated Palate participants. These visits will get you up close and personal with the people who make the Valley so special— you won’t be taking a standard public tour. Instead, your afternoon might include a visit to a private estate or farm, a behind-the-scenes tour with an olive oil producer, or a chat with a winemaker while you sample a yet-to-be-released Pinot. CIA Sophisticated Palate gives you the opportunity to experience it all. Find out what all the excitement is about—take a taste of CIA Sophisticated Palate with our new one-day offering. You’ll enjoy lecture, hands-on production, and a wine tasting and sensory analysis session in the Greystone kitchens (along with breakfast and lunch) and come away not only with recipes, but with a better understanding of how to create California flavors without recipes. After this “small bite” of the CIA Sophisticated Palate experience, you’ll be ready for the whole enchilada! NEW! FOODS AND FLAVORS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HARVEST COOKING FOR THE NEXT HALF OF YOUR LIFE REGISTER NOW—SPACE IS LIMITED A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOUR GUESTS Cost: Prices provided upon request. Please click on "proposal request" to contact us for a customized proposal, or call us at 800.658.9997 info@viviani.com |
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Embark on an Epicurean Adventure in the Napa Valley With The Culinary
Institute of America at Greystone 
xcursions and activities.
ect to begin each day at about 8 a.m. with breakfast. Then you’ll move right to the kitchen for orientation, lecture, hands-on cooking, food and wine pairing… the roster of each morning’s activities will depend on which “flavor” of CIA Sophisticated Palate you choose. From the cuisines of Northern California to healthy, sustainable eating, there’s no shortage of fascinating topics to explore in the kitchen.
ands-on class, you’ll explore some of the ingredients and techniques from two
regions that have contributed mightily to what has come to be known as “California cuisine”—Mexico and Southeast Asia. We’ll uncover their common touchstones, including a commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, love of chile heat, and use of quick-made sauces and condiments, as we utilize easy-to-master cooking techniques such as grilling and quick-frying.
Prepare recipes that are full of flavor and easy to assemble for on-the-go lifestyles. Summer