We here at VERGE Wine Cellars have been known for quite a while to be (dare I say) connoisseurs of pork. Mike has raised a couple of pigs and will do so again. Needless to say, we’ve all enjoyed the bounty of bacon, ribs, hams and the multitude of chops, shanks, and roasts.  Mr Pig - Thank you for all you do!

We learned today that we were selected as one of the wineries to pour in the VIP section at Cochon 555 in Napa later in February. Now this is a pork lovers dream event. 5 Chefs are each challenged to prepare a heritage pig from head to tail.  For the competition, each 125 pound heritage pig can be braised, grilled, pressed, pickled, rubbed, smoked, seared, sauced, spiced, injected, marinated, cured or otherwise prepared. Oh My!

The purpose of COCHON 555 is to promote heritage pigs and breed diversity in local and national communities. Here are the details for the event in Napa. If you can’t make it there, check out all the other great cities they are traveling to.

COCHON 555
SILVERADO RESORT
NAPA, CALIFORNIA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 4:30 - 8 p.m.
($99 room rates available)
VIP Experience Starts at 3:00 pm