Delicacies delight as the public tasting highlights specialty foods from California purveyors

A sweet dessert wine is much more enjoyable when coupled with a nibble of chocolate, and that crisp Chardonnay just seems to burst when accompanied with the perfect bite of cheese.

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition celebrates the art of food and wine pairing and is thrilled to once again partner with

SavorCalifornia.com, an online showcase featuring top gourmet specialty food and beverage producers in California.

SavorCalifornia.com has arranged for their partners to sample and sell their delicacies, so take your taste buds for a ride and explore all the gastronomic delights offered at the Public Tasting.

Bella Chi-Cha’s creamy tortas are inspired by Sicily’s sun-kissed apricots and figs, and Naples’s subtle cheeses.

Maker of original goat milk cheeses since 1983.

Best-sellers include Humboldt Fog, Truffle Tremor and Midnight Moon.

Delicious Crush Bars, Bites and Crumbles made from repurposed varietal grape crush.

Help reduce the wine industry’s carbon footprint one snack at a time.

Genuine Grub

Award-winning, all natural, coconut jams and caramels that are slow-cooked in small batches until they reach mouth-watering consistency.

Handmade delights made with local California almonds to create unique and exciting flavors.

Lovesticks, Whole Grain Twigs, Country Crackers and Somewhat Seedy Garlicky Bites are handmade in Marin with organic grains.

Artisan oils handcrafted in La Tourangelle’s California mill in the spirit of the traditional oil-making methods they developed 150 years ago in France.

Handcrafted cookies baked exclusively with premium, non-GMO ingredients.

A unique, delicious snack made in California from Peruvian heirloom corn that is simply air-toasted and coated with avocado oil and sea salt.

A fresh take on a favorite Brazilian snack, P*DE*Q are small, baked rolls that are naturally gluten-free.

Artisan, award-winning almond toffee hand-made in small batches for perfect texture and crunch.

Four spectacular new Orchard Choice California Fig Spreads — Organic Mission, Balsamic Pepper, California Orange and Port Wine — join a full line of California Fig products.

Crackerbread and Flatbread, traditional light color with a bubbly texture.

100 percent sustainably-caught Pacific Sardines and White Anchovies — a “Best Choice” according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

With a dash of whimsy and a pinch of spice, a girl’s experiments with food result in healthful, delightful Kale Snacks, Activated Almonds, Nut Clusters and Vegetable Wafers.
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