Taste of Carneros Emerging Chef Competition

Preston Dishman, Executive Chef of the General's Daughter, Takes Top Honors for his Recipe for Slow Cooked Lamb Bolognese

CARNEROS, CA (June 7, 2007): The winner of the 2007 Taste of Carneros Cook-Off competition is Preston Dishman, executive chef of The General’s Daughter in Sonoma, CA. Dishman took top honors in this “Iron-Chef” style competition with his winning lamb recipe, Slow Cooked Lamb Bolognese. The competition was a highlight of the 2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance June 2, 2007. The competition was sponsored by the American Lamb Board. Dishman wins an all-expense paid trip to the 2008 Taste of Vail Wine and Food Festival. The runner-up in the competition was Graham Jones of Regusci Winery.

Preston Dishman Executive Chef The General's Daughter Sonoma, CA Top Award Recipe Slow Cooked Lamb Bolognese

Graham Jones Chef Regusci Winery Napa, CA First runner-up Spring Lamb in the Strawberry Patch

Clint Cook Executive Chef Mac Hotel Point Richmond, CA

Janine Falvo Chef de Cuisine Bistro Carneros The Lodge at Sonoma Sonoma, CA Recipe: Braised leg of lamb, olive- basil mashed potatoes, and gremolata

Matt Mermod Chef/Owner Bleaux Magnolia Napa, CA Recipe: Sassafras Lamb Float

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