Nantucket Island is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning architecture, cosmopolitan fare, and, of course, its 19th century role as a whaling capital. From May 14-18, 2008, the world's historic whaling capital will become the nation's wine capital during the 12th annual Nantucket Wine Festival.
...the Festival...has become one of the best wine events in the nation, with some of the finest global wine talent on hand every year...." (Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2008)
Interested in volunteering at the Nantucket Wine Festival? Contact Nancy Bean at WISE UP Marketing. (617.527.9473 or nancy@nantucketwinefestival.com)
What's New?
Luncheon Symposia We have replaced our Winemaker Symposia program with our new Luncheon Symposia. Because of our belief that food is central to an understanding of wine, we have incorporated the symposia into a luncheon format. A special focus this year will be the "Napa invasion", led by two groups of winemakers from the two sides of the Napa Valley. From the east side of the Valley we have 13 guests from the world-famous Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association, who will share their expertise and treasures with us. Not to be outdone, from the west side of the Valley we have "Coursen's Commandos", traveling in a group known as the "Gang of Five" and led by Ray Coursen of Elyse Winery. They will be pouring their exquisite wine. Taken together, it's an unparalleled way to savor the greatness of Napa Valley. For one hour, guests will participate in an interactive symposium with great winemakers expounding on their wine and philosophy. After the symposium, guests will sit down for a beautiful four-course meal accompanied by the wines of the participating winemakers. An event worth looking forward to. Seating at each of the three Luncheon Symposia is limited to 50.
Luminary of the Year Nantucket Wine Festival's Wine Luminary of the Year award recognizes an individual whose work has had a profound upon the landscape of wine. Our first winner is Jorge Ordonez, president of Fine Estates from Spain, who has truly reshaped the perception and reality of Spanish wine, sending it to the pinnacle of quality. His efforts have been rigorous and tireless and this recognition is well-deserved.
Nantucket Wine Festival Check out some photos from last year's Festival! It featured a "who's who" list of luminaries from the wine and culinary worlds!
Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic This marriage of music, great wineries, and artisan food products is an mid-summer dream for the discerning gastronomic pilgrim.
Grand Tasting
Great Wines in Grand Houses
Wine & Food Seminars 
Luncheon Symposia
Grand Gala
Celebrity Chef & Winemaker Auction Dinner
Nantucket Wine Festival's Wine Luminary of the Year award recognizes an individual whose work has had a profound upon the landscape of wine. Our first winner is Jorge Ordonez, president of Fine Estates from Spain, who has truly reshaped the perception and reality of Spanish wine, sending it to the pinnacle of quality. His efforts have been rigorous and tireless and this recognition is well-deserved.
