14th Annual, May 19-23, 2010
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2010 Events Schedule
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
5:30pm-7pm REC-1 Opening Reception
Kick off the festival at our Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 19th, featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne served with savory appetizers prepared by the Executive Chef of the Brant Point Grill, Frederick Bisaillon. Enjoy exquisite Veuve Clicquot Champagne, accompanied by the music of Nantucket guitar virtuoso Jim Sulzer.
Location: White Elephant
$60.00

Thursday, May 20, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
11am-2:30pm SYMP-01 Luncheon Symposium: West Coast Pinot Meets East Coast Cochon
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Michael La Scola. The winemakers/principals participating in this event include:
Robert Sinskey, Proprietor, Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Maria Ponzi, Proprietor, Ponzi Vineyards
David Hirsch, Proprietor, Hirsch Vineyard
Alex Sokol-Blosser, Proprietor, Sokol-Blosser
E-mail the restaurant at reservations@americanseasons.com for reservations.
Location: American Seasons, 80 Centre Street
$150.00
11:30am-12:30pm SEM-01 Secrets of Le Grand Fromage with Ihsan Gurdal
Ihsan Gurdal, a long-time friend of the Nantucket Wine Festival, is considered to be one of the great cheese savants in the world. From his base at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, Ihsan travels the world seeking out artisan producers of the world's finest cheeses. His performance is masterful, combining passion and intellect. He will take you through a sensory exploration of cheese and some favored condiments and explain the relationship between cheese and wine. Wines from Robert Kacher Selections, presented by Carole Decouard. Wines TBA.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent
$75.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-01 Alex Gambal
Burgundy wunderkind Alex Gambal has made his mark as an American winemaker in Burgundy who has won the respect of his French colleagues and the international wine press. Alex's wines are found in many of Nantucket's great restaurants. A great opportunity to learn about Burgundy. He's quite a showman, as well. Wines: TBA.
Location: TBA
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-02 Arrowood Winery
Presented by Alis Arrowood. Wines: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County.
Location: TBA
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-03 Beaux Freres
Presented by Kurt Johnson, Director Sales & Marketing at Beaux Freres. A vertical tasting of Beaux Freres -- The Beaux Freres Vineyard 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Location: TBA
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-04 Pride Mountain Vineyards
Presented by Stuart W. Bryan, National Sales Manager. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
6pm-10pm HARBOR GALA The Tenth Annual Nantucket Wine Festival Harbor Gala

The Tenth Annual Nantucket Wine Festival Harbor Gala will feature over 30 tables, each with a winemaker or winery representative and a restaurant chef (from on or off-island) whose cuisine is chosen to match the wines. This is sure to be the event of the season. During the Gala, silent auction items will be displayed and available for bidding, for the benefit of the Nantucket Historical Association.


Location: White Elephant
$190.00

Friday, May 21, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
10:30am-11:30am SEM-10 Bottega del Vino Glasses
If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass and in this unusual seminar, you will experience both wines and wine glasses that matter! Join Robert Hall of Bottega del Vino Crystal and Elton Slone of Robert Craig Wine in a tasting comparing the wines using everyday glasses and the stems of Bottega del Vino Crystal, in order to examine the impact a glass can have on the taste of the wine. A wide ranging question and answer session is an important part of this seminar. Participants will each take home two hand-made crystal stems from Bottega del Vino with a retail value of $90.00. Wines: TBA.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club Governor's Room
$75.00
10:30am-11:30pm SEM-11 Matt Jennings Cheese Seminar
You might not know it, but for the past 20 years a revolution has been going on in America. The steady climb of American artisan cheesemakers--a skilled and tireless lot--offers proof of consumers interest and respect for traditional European style cheesemaking, right here at home. In this session, get an introduction to some of America's premier artisan cheesemakers, through a tasting of their exemplary products. Your taste buds will be tickled and most likely quite surprised at the quality and depth of flavor that can be found from cheesemakers who live right next door. Matt Jennings, owner of Farmstead, Inc., in Providence, will be your host. Wines from Moet Hennessy USA Estates & Wines.

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Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent
$75.00
11am-2:30pm SYMP-02 Luncheon Symposium: Burgundy Roundtable
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Steven Polowy, of the Nantucket Golf Club, The winemakers/principals participating in this event are:
Alex Gambal, Owner/Winemaker, Alex Gambal
Michel Anglada, Owner, Domaine Anglada/Deleger
Laurent Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin
Michael Ragg, Co-owner, Mischief & Mayhem
Bernard Ambroise, Maison Bertrand Ambroise

Contact Kathy Costa at the Nantucket Golf Club at 508.257.8500 for reservations.
Location: Nantucket Golf Club, 250 Milestone Road, Sconset
$300.00
11am-2:30pm SYMP-03 Luncheon Symposium: Soaring Wines of Spain with Jorge Ordóñez
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Jeffery Marquise. An exploration of the wine world's new superstar, Spain, with the wines of Fine Estates from Spain, presented by Jorge Ordóñez, President/Founder (recipient of the first Nantucket Wine Festival Luminary of the Year Award in 2008). Call the restaurant at 508.325.5151 for reservations.
Location: Cinco, 5 Amelia Drive
$200.00
11am-2:30pm SYMP-04 Luncheon Symposium: American Family Vineyards
Featuring the cuisine of Gabriel Frasca of Straight Wharf Restaurant. The winemakers/principals participating in this event are:
David Miner, Owner, Miner Family Vineyards
Kristine Ashe, Proprietor/Winemaker, Ashe Vineyard
Elizabeth Marston, Owner, Marston Family Vineyard
Joseph Donelan, Owner, Donelan Wines
Call the restaurant at 508.228.4499 for reservations.
Location: Straight Wharf Restaurant, 6 Harbor Square
$150.00
11:45am-1pm SEM-12 The Ultimate Seafood Seminar
With Seth and Angela Raynor of The Boarding House, Pearl, and Corazon del Mar; Jasper White of Summer Shack; and Island Creek Oysters. Winery TBA.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent
$100.00
12pm-1pm REC-2 Fruits from Bedrock: Diamonds
Everything you want to know about understanding the most precious gems of our earth-- diamonds--from two of our country's most respected experts. Meet John Green and Deb Sidorowicz from Lux Bond & Green and explore the incredible world of these small treasures created billions of years ago. John is a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, President and lead diamond buyer at Lux Bond & Green as well as a governor of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost authority in gemology and diamond grading. Deb has managed the Wellesley location since 2004 and worked in diamond industry for over 20 years. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT AT THE LUX BOND & GREEN TABLE IN THE WHITE ELEPHANT LIBRARY.
Location: White Elephant Ivory Room
2:30pm-3:30pm SEM-13 Cooking Demonstration: The Rose Way
Cooking demonstration by Sarah Leah Chase, author, chef, and Nantucket icon. Wines by Chateau d'Esclans, presented by Paul Chevalier, National Fine Wine Director, Shaw-Ross International Importers.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent
$75.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-10 Hourglass Wine Company
With Jeff Smith, Proprietor of Hourglass Wine Company. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-11 Hess Collection
The Hess Collection traces its beginning to 1978, when Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess purchased vineyard land on Mount Veeder. The Visitors Center seamlessly links the original 1903 winery structure with contemporary art and architecture. The visitors experience is that of the link between wine and art: a passion for life. Wines will be presented by David Guffy, Vice President, Director of Winemaking, Hess Collection. Wines: 1998,1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder-Napa Valley.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$100.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-12 Martinelli Vineyards & Winery
The Martinelli family has grown grapes in Sonoma County since 1860. All of their wines are produced from estate grown grapes still farmed by the Martinelli Family, almost 150 years later. Martinelli Winery specializes in small single-vineyard lots of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Syrah, harvested in Sonoma County. Presented by Regina Martinelli, Proprietor. Wines: 2006 Zio Tony Chardonnay, 2007 Three Sisters Pinot Noir, 2007 Moonshine Pinot Noir, 2007 Lolita Zinfandel, and 2006 Hop Camp Syrah.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$110.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-13 Donelan Wines
Launched with its 2000 vintage, the focus of Donelan Family Wines (formerly Pax Wine Cellars) is to produce the best vineyard-designated syrah and other Rhone style varietals from the North Coast of California. We will be tasting Pax Wines 2006, 2007 Cuvee Christine, 2006, 2007 Walker Vine Hill and the 2008 Donelan Wines Cuvee Christine and Walker Vine Hill. Presented by Joseph Donelan, Proprietor of Donelan Wines.
Location: TBA
$175.00
5pm-6pm SEM-14 The Art of the Aperitif
"A perfect start to a perfect dining experience..." Join John Gertsen, bar manager of Drink, and Robert Cooper of Cooper Spirits for an appetite-whetting seminar about the art of the aperitif. Learn about the history and cultural importance of the aperitif, and how you can seamlessly incorporate it into your entertaining style. Aperitif cocktails will be paired with classic hors doeuvres prepared by (Chef TBA). This tradition dates back to the 17th century, most commonly used in Italy. Aperitifs can be made from classic ingredients or new classics such as St-Germain. They are a great way to entertain before a dinner or as the focus of entire party concept.
Location: The White Elephant Main Tent
$60.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-01 Cliff Lede DINNER with Chef Andy Husbands of Tremont 647
Since its founding in 2002, Cliff Lede formed an unrivaled team to make the most of its remarkable Stags Leap District property. First onboard was noted viticulturist David Abreu, known for his work with Screaming Eagle, Harlan and Bryant. Michelle Edwards, formerly with Colgin, was then hired as Winemaker. Consultant Michel Rolland, who has worked with Ornellaia, Harlan and Chteau Le Bon Pasteur, was then retained. Industry veteran Jack Bittner is the General Manager of the project. Wines presented by old friend Jack Bittner, and featuring the culinary magic of Chef Andy Husbands, of Tremont 647
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$400.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-02 Jorge Ordóñez, Fine Estates from Spain DINNER with Chef Robert Sisca of Bistro du Midi
Another Nantucket favorite, Jorge Ordonez and the wines he brings in under the Fine Estates from Spain name are a revelation. Jorge has created a whole category of superpremium wines that have turned many heads throughout the world. His wines never fail to amaze. Dinner by Chef Robert Sisca of Bistro du Midi.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
$600.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-03 Maison Joseph Drouhin DINNER, with Chef Brent Menke
With Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin and featuring the cuisine of Chef Brent Menke.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$600.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-04 Domaine Comte Senard DINNER with Chef Eric Brennan of Post 390
One of the stars of Burgundy, Comte Philippe Senard is at once engaging and insightful, with a twinkle that delights all in his presence. The de facto mayor of Aloxe-Corton, Philippe comes from a family of winemakers and his domaine comprises truly special terroirs. An evening of laughter and wine. Dinner by Chef Eric Brennan, of Post 390, Boston's hottest new restaurant. Eric is an old friend of the Nantucket Wine Festival who has impressed us over the years with his dynamic energy and culinary mastery. Post 390 has taken Boston by storm since its opening this fall. Another gem the Himmel Restaurant Group.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$500.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-05 Continuum DINNER with Chef Daniel Bruce of Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Continuum is a single red wine produced with clarity of focus at the highest level. This singular wine expresses the Mondavi family's unique expertise with Cabernet family varieties grown in the Napa Valley. Partners Tim Mondavi and his sister Marcia Mondavi Borger, along with their children and winery team, maintain a continuum of excellence, innovation and tradition. Wines presented by Carissa Mondavi of Continuum. Dinner by Chef Daniel Bruce, of Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$600.00

Saturday, May 22, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
10:15am-11:45am SEM-21 Meat Alchemy: Making the Best of the Bargain Cuts with Ron Savenor
Master butcher Ron Savenor, of the legendary Savenor's Market in Boston and Cambridge, will butcher a beef forequarter. You will also taste brisket, chuck, and rib eye. Wines provided by Duckhorn Wine Company, presented by Frank Barbagallo, East Coast Brands Manager. Wines: TBA.
Location: The White Elephant Main Tent
$65.00
10:30am-12pm GW-20 Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Presented by Courtney Cataruzolo. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-21 JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Early pioneers of California's Central Coast, Deborah and Justin Baldwin have returned to again share their limited production wines. Their sustainable farming practices on mountain elevation, dry farmed vineyards have yielded rich, concentrated Bordeaux style blended wines for almost 30 years. You will revel in their enthusiastic presentation. They will present a five-year vertical tasting of Justin Vineyards & Winery's most acclaimed wine, ISOSCELES Reserve -- made in conjunction with famed wine consultant Philippe Melka. A Bordeaux blend of extremely small production featuring all five of the classic Bordeaux varietals. Consistently earns the highest praise of crtics. Wines: Justin Isosceles Reserve 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-22 Miner Family Winery
Miner Family Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Oakville appellation. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner, this dynamic family-run winery makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Chardonnay and Viognier. Sourced from the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, The Oracle is Miners flagship red wine. Wines presented by David Miner, proprietor. Wines: The Oracle 2002-2006.
Location: TBA
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-23 Mischief and Mayhem
Presented by Michael and Fiona Ragg, proprietors. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-24 Chateau Fonplegade
A vertical tasting of Chateau Fonplegade, a grand cru St-Emilion, including a special foretaste of the great 2009 vintage. Wines presented by Olivier Nouet, president and partner, Adams French Vineyards.
Location: TBA
$125.00
10:30am-11:30am SEM-20 The Sonoma Coast: America's Hottest Viticultural Region
The far coast of Sonoma County, the "true Sonoma Coast," is home to some of the New World's most distinctive pinot noir. David Hirsch, a viticultural pioneer there, started planting his now-famous vineyard above Fort Ross in 1980. Kistler, Williams Selyem, Littorai and other legendary California producers have made vineyard designates from Hirsch, a group that has narrowed since Hirsch built his own winery on site in 2002. Jamey Whetstone purchased grapes from Hirsch until 2005. Based in St. Helena, Whetstone trained at Turley Wine Cellars before establishing his own label in 2002. He now produces several bottlings of Sonoma Coast pinot noir. Join Joshua Greene, editor and publisher of Wine & Spirits; David Hirsch, proprietor of Hirsch Vineyards; and Jamey Whetstone, proprietor of Whetstone Wine Cellars, in a discussion of the wines of the Sonoma Coast. Whetstone and Hirsch will provide their perspectives on the Sonoma Coast through their wines, including varied interpretations from the Hirsch Vineyard, produced by Whetstone, Hirsch and others.
Location: The White Elephant Shoreline Tent
$50.00
11am-12pm SE-1 Nantucket and Champagne in 1810
While guests sip Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, Darra Goldstein, editor of Gastronomica, Americas most thoughtful food magazine, will moderate a discussion of Nantucket and Champagne in 1810, the first year that Veuve Clicquot released a vintage Champagne. Featured guests will be Veuve Clicquot Cellar Master Dominique Demarville and Ben Simons, Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator of the Nantucket Historical Association. After the discussion, we will taste three vintages of Veuve Clicquot, each paired with an artisan caviar from Rich Brauman of Little Pearl.
Location: Great Harbor Yacht Club
$200.00
11:30am-12pm REC-3 Early-Admission Reception at the Grand Tasting.
Available only to trade and to Grand Cru package purchasers.
Location: Grand Tasting at Nantucket Yacht Club
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12pm-2pm GT-1 Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 22, 2010 - noon-2pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Price increases to $110 as of April 1, 2010.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$85.00
$110.00
12pm-2pm GT-1/3 COMBO Grand Tasting Saturday(noon-2pm)/Sunday Package (save on two sessions)
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Save money by purchasing a Grand Tasting Saturday/Sunday Package. This package gets you access to one Saturday session (noon-2pm) and the Sunday 3-hour session.
Price increases to $215 as of April 1, 2010..
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$190.00
$215.00
12pm-5pm GT-2/3 COMBO Grand Tasting Saturday(3-5pm)/Sunday Package (save on two sessions)
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Save money by purchasing a Grand Tasting Saturday/Sunday Package. This package gets you access to one Saturday session (3-5pm) and the Sunday 3-hour session.
Price increases to $215 as of April 1, 2010..
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$190.00
$215.00
12pm-5pm GT-ALL Grand Tasting All Sessions (save on three sessions)
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Save money by purchasing a Grand Tasting All Sessions Package. This package gets you access to the two Saturday Grand Tasting Sessions and the Sunday session.
To Order:
- Specify the number of tickets you would like to purchase, and click the Add to Cart button.
Price increases to $300 as of April 1, 2010..
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$260.00
$300.00
12pm-5pm GT-SAT Grand Tasting - Both Saturday Sessions
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Save money by purchasing a Grand Tasting Saturday Package. This package gets you access to both Saturday sessions (noon-2pm and 3-5pm).
Price increases to $190 as of April 1, 2010..
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$160.00
12pm-1pm REC-4 Fruits from Bedrock: Diamonds
Everything you want to know about understanding the most precious gems of our earth-- diamonds--from two of our country's most respected experts. Meet John Green and Deb Sidorowicz from Lux Bond & Green and explore the incredible world of these small treasures created billions of years ago. John is a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, President and lead diamond buyer at Lux Bond & Green as well as a governor of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost authority in gemology and diamond grading. Deb has managed the Wellesley location since 2004 and worked in diamond industry for over 20 years. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT AT THE LUX BOND & GREEN TABLE IN THE WHITE ELEPHANT LIBRARY.
Location: White Elephant Ivory Room
2pm-3pm SE-2 Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event.
Location: White Elephant Dock
SOLD OUT
$125.00
3pm-5pm GT-2 Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 3-5pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Price increases to $110 as of April 1, 2010.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$85.00
$110.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-30 Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena, justly famous for its famous Cabernet Sauvignon, and spotlighted as one of the top red winew in the famous 1976 tasting in Paris, continues to produce show-stopping wines. Presented by Brian Baker. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-31 Duckhorn Wine Company
Duckhorn Wine Company is a collection of small winery estates focused on site-specific wines of distinction from the Napa, Anderson, and Russian River Valleys. The Duckhorn Wine Company family includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, and Migration. With grapes selected from more than ten estate vineyards, as well as a variety of sought-after vineyard sites within the Napa and Anderson Valley appellations, each winery is presented with a canvas of lots from which to blend its premium wines. In addition to careful grape selection, innovative winemaking techniques and a premium barrel-aging program are integral to our unwavering commitment to quality. Wines presented by Frank Barbagallo. Wines:
2009 Migration Russian River Chardonnay
2006 Goldeneye Estate Grown Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard
1998 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard (6.0L bottle)
2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Duckhorn Vineyards The Discussion
2007 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red wine
Location: TBA
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-32 Elyse Wines
Last year's Nantucket Wine Festival Luminary of the Year, Ray Coursen of Elyse Wines, presents a vertical selection of his elite red wine, Le Corbeau. There is a reason that we picked Ray as Luminary of the Year, and it's quickly evident when one tastes his wines, which are concentrated yet balanced, and filled with fruit. One of the greatest guys to grace the wine trade. Wines: Le Corbeau 2003-2007.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-33 Landmark Vineyards
Michael and Mary Colhoun, the owners of Landmark Vineyards, follow a long family tradition in farming and agriculture. Michaels great-great-great grandfather was John Deere, inventor of the first steel plow and the founder of one of the worlds largest farm equipment manufacturing companies. Landmarks mission is to make great wines that enhance the joy of life. Wines presented by Damaris Colhoun. Wines: Damaris 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Location: TBA
$125.00
6pm-7pm SE-3 Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event. This is an open-air vessel; please dress appropriately.
Location: White Elephant Dock
$125.00
7pm-11pm AUC Auction Dinner

The Nantucket Wine Festival 2010 will include a spectacular wine auction dinner held at the White Elephant for the benefit of the Nantucket Historical Association on Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 7:00-11:00 pm. This dinner will be the marquee event of this year's Festival, featuring the culinary brilliance of Brooke Vosika, Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and the critically-acclaimed wines of Fine Estates from Spain, presented by Jorge Ordonez. The dinner will begin with hors d'oeuvres and an aperitif wine by Fine Estates from Spain.

For Tickets: Call 508-228-1894 ext.130 or email courtney@nantucketwinefestival.com

For preferred seating, admission to a VIP reception
and the satisfaction of an additional donation to the NHA, you may purchase one of the following tickets:

Oenophile $800 ($550 is tax deductible)
(table of ten for $8,000)

Vigneron $450 ($200 is tax deductible)
(table of ten for $4,500)

SEATING IS LIMITED!


Location: White Elephant
$250.00

Sunday, May 23, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
10:30am-12pm GW-40 Cain Vineyard
Winemaker Chris Howell of Cain Vineyard has for many years crafted superlative Cabernet blends from the lofty Cain Vineyard high up on Spring Mountain. These wines show tremendous concentration and elegance, and are always rated among California's finest. Wines: TBA.
Location: TBA
$150.00
10:30am-12pm GWB-01 Champagne Veuve Clicquot Grand Dame BRUNCH
Corey Heyer is the chef at The Bernards Inn and has been a key chef for the Nantucket Wine Festival for many years. Every year, people have raved about Corey's food. We are pleased to have him prepare this unforgettable brunch. He is a master. Champagne will be provided by Veuve Clicquot, and caviar by Rich Brauman of Little Pearl.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$200.00
12pm-3pm GT-3 Grand Tasting - Sunday, May 23, 2010 - noon-3pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tasting
Price increases to $150 as of April 1, 2010.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street
$125.00
$150.00
2pm-3pm SE-5 Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event. This is an open-air vessel; please dress appropriately.
Location: White Elephant Dock
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm SE-6 Moet Hennessy USA Tete de Cuvee Master Class
The ultimate Champagne experience, led by Moet Hennessy USA's Director of Education, Seth Box, offering guests a rare opportunity to taste all of the world's finest cuvees in one session, including La Grande Dame 1998, Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002, Dom Perignon 2000, Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2000, Dom Ruinart Blanc 1998, and Krug Grande Cuvee. For those considering themselves connoisseurs of Champagne, this is a mandatory event.
Location: Great Harbor Yacht Club
$175.00
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Grand Cru Package

As its name implies, the Grand Cru Package is the best way to experience the Nantucket Wine Festival at an amazing price - a $910 value for $750.

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Package Contains:

A laminated pass with your
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Access to all three Grand
Tastings


Access to Saturday morning Early-Admission VIP
Reception at the Grand
Tasting (available to
package purchasers only)

Ticket to the Opening
Night Reception


Ticket to the Harbor Gala

Tickets to two
Wine and Food Seminars
based on availability---
please sign up early for your
choices

2010 Nantucket Wine
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