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The winners of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association’s recent “Taste Our Terroir” gala were as follows:
* Judges’ Best Pairing — Longevity Wines & Backdoor Bistro. This team paired its 2017 Pinot Blanc, Livermore Valley with shrimp aguachili and local melon on a chili-dusted potato chip with avocado crema.
* Best Classic Pairing — Mitchell Katz Winery & Atria Senior Living. This team paired its 2013 Speechless Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Livermore Valley with Wagyu ribeye topped with barrel-aged Shoyu and fresh-grated horseradish.
* Most Innovative and People’s Choice Red Wine Pairing — Wood Family Vineyard & First Street Alehouse. This team paired its 2015 VIVA Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley with curry-fried chicken Frankie with mango chutney aioli, pickled vegetables, chimichurri sauce and fresh cilantro.
* People’s Choice White Wine Pairing — McGrail Vineyards and Winery & Attraversiamo. This team paired its 2017 McGrail Vineyards Kylie Ryan Rose, Livermore Valley with Mexican street corn-local Brentwood corn, mayo, pimenton, pine nuts, lime, chives topped with a spicy chicharron.