The March 2011 Local Cuisine Scene featured guest Chef Kathy Suzuki's sushi creations. Courtesy photo.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting a monthly food and wine series featuring locally produced foods paired with select Lake County Wines.

The series is held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. The per person cost is $15 and reservations are required.

The next event will be held on April 8.

March’s event was designed and prepared by guest chef Kathy Suzuki. The menu opened with Edamame followed by a seaweed cabbage salad.

The first pairing was Masago Gunkan Sushi with Dunsinberré Cellars Sparkling Cuveé Rouge followed by an assortment of sushi paired with Lake County Riesling [Devoto Vineyards] made by Hagafen Cellars. A ginger pear shooter followed as a dessert paired with Robledo Family Moscato.

April’s event will feature Rhone varietals opening with Shannon Ridge 2008 Roussanne paired with an arugula / mozzarella salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Main Street Bakery crouton.

Sol Rouge’s Gypsy Rouge (a red blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Petite Sirah) will be paired with Shannon Ranch Clover-fed Lamb kebobs with rosemary, garlic and balsamic drizzle.

For additional event information and to make reservations, contact Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Lake County Wine Studio is located at 9505 Main St., Upper Lake.