Napa, CA 鈥 , The Culinary Institute of America鈥檚 epicurean destination in downtown Napa, announces that is now open daily for walk-in tastings. Led by proprietor Kerrin Laz, former wine director of Dean & DeLuca, K. LAZ at CIA 海角乱伦社区 previously only offered by appointment wine tastings from her portfolio of California鈥檚 most compelling, cult-status wines and inaccessible gems.
During her 12 years of tasting, sourcing, and bringing to market the best wines for Dean & DeLuca, Ms. Laz established personal and long-standing relationships with nearly every California winemaker worth knowing. By garnering her reputation as the leading authority on wines in the Napa Valley region, Kerrin has developed a loyal following of discerning wine aficionados. Earlier this year, she was profiled in a feature article.
鈥淜errin has been such an integral part of The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 experience since opening the doors of her tasting room last June for private tastings. We鈥檙e thrilled to take this next step with her and introduce people on a daily basis to K. LAZ at CIA 海角乱伦社区,鈥 says Thomas Bensel, managing director of CIA California. 鈥淲e encourage guests to stop by for a quick tasting or linger with a glass while they take in all we have to offer, such as the France is a Feast photography exhibit, Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, or our new al fresco dining spot, Grove.鈥
Wine enthusiasts can join Ms. Laz and her team during open house hours to sample some of her newest wine discoveries and freely taste rare labels without the cost of purchasing full bottles. Surprise visits from popular vintners across California also occur regularly, with recent appearances at her tasting room in Yountville by Arista Winery, Accendo Cellars, BOND, Dalla Valle Vineyards, Ferren, Harlan Estate, Hourglass Winery, Revana Family Vineyards, Realm Cellars, Rivers-Marie, Rudd Winery, and Shafer Vineyards. For a more customized experience, K. LAZ still offers, customized, sit-down private tastings by appointment for groups where guests will gain an insider鈥檚 perspective on the wines being poured and the wine industry as a whole. Food pairings are available upon request.
K. LAZ at CIA 海角乱伦社区 is open every day of the week from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., wines are priced per taste and personally selected by Ms. Laz. For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit . For a list of upcoming featured wines, email wine@klazwinecollection.com.
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K. LAZ at CIA 海角乱伦社区 is now open daily for walk-in tastings featuring gems from Kerrin Laz鈥檚 portfolio of rare and cult-status California wines. (Photo credit: Victor M. Samuel/CIA)
Media Contacts:
Anne Girvin, The CIA at 海角乱伦社区
707-967-2322
Anne.Girvin@culinary.edu
Kendal Hurley, Ballantines PR
310-454-3080
Kendal@ballantinespr.com
About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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