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| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 5:30pm-7pm |
REC-1 |
Opening Reception
Kick off the festival at our Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 14th, featuring the superb Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne and savory appetizers by the Executive Chef of the Brant Point Grill. Music by Nantucket guitar virtuoso Jim Sulzer.
Location: White Elephant |
$60.00 |
| 7pm-8:30pm |
SEM-01 |
Texas Throwdown
Our friend Kevin Williamson brings his unique new-wave, old-boy style to Nantucket with this seminar, which will present three different interpretations of Texas game and beef. Paired with Kevin in this culinary tour de force will be the award-winning wines of Cliff Lede Vineyards in Stags Leap, presented by Vice President and General Manager Jack Bittner.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent |
$75.00 |
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| Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 11am-12pm |
SEM-10 |
Un Monde de Fromage from France to Vermont
Adeline Folley, French born and trained Master Fromager, will help you discover the world of cheese, tasting back and forth between the Tour de France and the Vermont Trails. France, with over 2,000 years of cheesemaking tradition, is the reference for fine fromages, part of the national culture and terroir. Over the past 20 years, Americans have become serious about cheesemaking. In 2007, Vermont was cited as the Napa Valley of cheese, and this will be the focus of our presentation. We will explore a number of cheeses, hoping to show that Americans, specifically Vermonters, are serious about cheesemaking! Wines will be provided by Domaine Select Wine Estates. Bon voyage!
Comparisons of the following:
--Ash-ripened goat cheese from the Loire vs. Vermont Bonne Bouche from the Vermont Butter and Cheese Co.
--The two kings of both countries: Cheddar vs Comte
--Roquefort vs Green Mountain Farmstead Blue Cheese.
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 11:30am-12:30pm |
SEM-11 |
Cooking Demonstration with Anthony Susi
Chef and proprietor Anthony Susi transforms old world classics into the new world masterpieces. Chef Susi strives to preserve the authenticity and simplicity reminiscent of his Italian roots while at the same time creating fresh inventive interpretations of the classics. Take this opportunity to savor the cuisine of Anthony Susi and you'll see what all the fuss is about. Wines provided by Allan Scott of New Zealand. Wines TBA.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club |
$65.00 |
| 12pm-1pm |
SEM-12 |
Cooking Demonstration with Jody Adams
Everyone's favorite, Jody Adams of Rialto in Cambridge, will share her kitchen secrets as she prepares superb spot prawns plucked from the icy waters of Alaska. This is a wild product provided by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. Wines to be provided by Arrowood Vineyards.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent |
$75.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-01 |
O'Shaughnessy Winery
Mike Steffel, Director of Sales and Marketing for O'Shaughnessy Winery, will present their Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintages: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. The 2005 will not be released until September, but this tasting will let you see how the wine has evolved over a short time.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-02 |
Rudd Winery and Fisher Vineyard
Rebekah Wineberg of Rudd Winery and Cameron Fisher of Fisher Vineyard.
Wines:
Fisher Vineyards:
Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2006
Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Mountain Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Rudd Winery:
Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Crossroads St. Helena Field Blend 2005
Oakville Estate 2004
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 6pm-10pm |
GALA |
The Eighth Annual Nantucket Wine Festival Gala
The Eighth Annual Nantucket Wine Festival 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 |
SOLD OUT
$175.00 |
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| Friday, May 16, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 11am-12pm |
SEM-20 |
Exploring American Artisan Cheese -- Hand-Crafting a Revolution One Wheel at a Time
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 Americas 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 will be provided by Australian Premium Wine Collection, and presented by Ian Davies. The cheeses to be presented are:
--'Hannahbells' from Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Massachusetts. A soft, buttery and herbaceous little thimble-sized cheese.
--Bellweather Farm's 'San Andreas'. A firm, aged sheep's milk cheese from the Callahan Family, in Sonoma, California. Flavors of hay, pasture & a toothsome cheese.
--Pleasant Ridge Reserve. Made by Mike Gingrich in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Sweet, nutty, buttery, creamy,- like an aged gouda/gruyere combo.
--Vermont Butter & Cheese Company 'Bijou'. This 'crottin' style cheese is salty & tangy with a ripe rim and chalky center.
--Twig Farm 'Blue'. This is a raw, aged goat's milk cheese from Vermont. Only very slightly veined, it is dense, creamy and slightly gamey.
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 11am-2pm |
SYMP-01 |
Luncheon Symposium: The Stars of Stag's Leap
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Gabriel Frasca. The winemakers/principals participating in this event include:
Thomas Baldacci, Owner, Baldacci Winery>
Jack Bittner, VP and General Manager, Cliff Lede
Jon Emmerich, Winemaker, Silverado
Hunt Patterson, Pine Ridge Winery
John Shafer, Owner, Shafer Vineyard
Janice Ilsley and Al Caravajal, Proprietors, Ilsley Vineyards
Rob Sinskey, Owner/Vintner, Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Allison Steltzner, Owner, Steltzner Vineyards
Sandy Carlson Taylor, President/Owner, Taylor Family Vineyards
Jason Trulby, Clos du Val
Josh Widaman, Winemaker, Chimney Rock
Stags' Leap Winery
Location: Straight Wharf Restaurant, 6 Harbor Square |
SOLD OUT
$175.00 |
| 11am-2pm |
SYMP-02 |
Luncheon Symposium: Burgundy Master Class
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Steven Polowy, of the Nantucket Golf Club. The winemakers/principals participating in this event are:
Alex Gambal, Owner/Winemaker, Maison Alex Gambal
Comte Philippe Senard, Owner/Winemaker, Comte Philippe Senard
Philippe Prost, Winemaker, Bouchard Pere & Fils
Michel Anglada, Owner, Domaine Anglada/Deleger
Laurent Drouhin, Owner, Maison Joseph Drouhin
Location: Nantucket Golf Club, 250 Milestone Road |
SOLD OUT
$250.00 |
| 11am-2am |
SYMP-03 |
Luncheon Symposium: Soaring Wines of Spain
Featuring the cuisine of Jean-Luc Matecat. An exploration of the wine world's new superstar, Spain. The winemakers/principals participating in this event are two of the stars of Plum TV's latest release Coming of Age (to be premiered during the Nantucket Wine Festival):
Adria Perez, Winemaker, Cims de Porrera
Jorge Ordonez, President/Founder, Fine Estates from Spain (recipient of Nantucket Wine Festival's first Luminary of the Year award)
Location: Cinco, 5 Amelia Drive |
SOLD OUT
$175.00 |
| 12pm-1pm |
SEM-22 |
Cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Damian Sansonetti of Bar Boulud
Take a look at Daniel Boulud's hot new restaurant, Bar Boulud, by joining us for a cooking demonstration/wine seminar presented by the culinary wizard Damian Sansonetti, Executive Chef, and Bar Boulud's winemeister, Steven Meir. Leaving diners in "dumbstruck awe", Bar Boulud has become an instant classic by wowing diners with soaring bistro food, nonpareil housemade charcuterie, and of course a stunning wine list emphasizing the wines of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley. Chef Boulud himself was born in the Rhone Valley. This is a "must see" event for those who consider themselves serious foodies. Will sell out quickly. Wines by Robert Kacher, presented by Steven Meir, Sommelier at Bar Boulud.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent |
SOLD OUT
$90.00 |
| 1pm-2pm |
SEM-23 |
Entertaining with Sparkling Cocktails
An exploration of the history of classic Champagne cocktails as well as modern interpretations, with an emphasis on elevating home entertaining. Proprietor Garrett Harker and Master Mixologist Jackson Cannon, both of Boston's wildly popular Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, will teach you how to enrich any occasion with revived classic or distinctive original sparkling cocktail recipes.
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
$50.00 |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm |
SEM-24 |
Cooking Demonstration with Ian Just
Since opening in 1994, Les Zygomates (pronounced lay-zee-go-matt, roughly translating to "the muscles in the face that make you smile") has earned a distinguished reputation for its inviting atmosphere, superb cuisine and its award-winning wine list. Ian Just, chef/proprietor, puts on a tremendous show that is informative, entertaining, and unforgettable. Wine director Geoffrey Fallon will dispense tastings of wines to match Ian's food. Ian will prepare fresh black cod flown in from the pristine waters of Alaska by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club |
$65.00 |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm |
SEM-25 |
Bargain Hunting for Fine Wine Treasures
"It was like finding a Picasso at a yard sale!!" is what you will declare each time you discover a new fine wine bargain. Whether searching the aisles of your local packie, browsing the nooks and crannies of a Zagat's rated wine list, or surfing the wild wild west of the internet, with a little bit of knowledge and commitment, anyone can maximize their fine wine dollar and have a great time in the process. Self-described treasure hunter John Hafferty will provide you with the information and the tools necessary to bag those big game bargain bottles. John is the owner of Bin Ends, a first of its kind retail experience dedicated to bringing incredible fine wine values to the US marketplace.
Location: Le Languedoc, 24 Broad Street |
SOLD OUT
$60.00 |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm |
SEM-26 |
Oysters, The Pearl, and Veuve Clicquot
Veterans of the Nantucket restaurant scene, Seth and Angela Raynor are the proud proprietors of two thriving restaurants: the Boarding House and the Pearl. Chef Seth Raynor informs his cuisine with Asian shadings that reflect his many visits to the far east. At this seminar, Chef Raynor will collaborate with winemaker Cyril Brun from Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin to present various takes on the noble oyster. Can there be a better way to spend a Friday afternoon? I don't think so. The fabulous Island Creek oysters are presented by proprietor Skip Bennett and oyster guru Rob Garrison of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association.
Location: White Elephant Main Tent |
SOLD OUT
$90.00 |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm |
SEM-27 |
The Gang of Five: Ruthford/St. Helena Group
This is everything that you ever wanted to know about what it takes to make great Cabernet in Napa Valley, particularly in the Rutherford/St. Helena area. Nantucket favorite Rockin' Ray Coursen is bringing a cadre of his Napa buds (Coursen's Commandos) to visit our fair island and share the secrets of viticulture, philosophy, and winemaking styles that distinguish this region. Many of these folks hardly ever travel east, so this is a unique opportunity to meet people that are at the heart and soul of Napa. This event is priceless! The group includes:
Ray Coursen of Elyse Vineyards
John Arns of Arns Winery
Marc Mondavi of Charles Krug
Sean Larkin of Larkin Wines (Jack Larkin Cabernet Sauvignon 2005)
Jim Barbour of Barbour Vineyards
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-20 |
Steele Wines
Presented by Jed Steele, Owner/Winemaker. Wines: Steele Cabernet Franc "Lake County" 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006
Location: TBA |
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-22 |
Arrowood
Presented by Heidi von der Mehden, Assistant Winemaker. Wines:
2005 Chardonnay
2005 Viognier
2002 Saralee's Vineyard Syrah
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Late Harvest White Riesling
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$140.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-23 |
Coturri Wines
Presented by Nic Coturri, Proprietor, Coturri Vineyards. Wines:
2003 Syrah Crane Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
1999 Assemblage Millinaire Glover Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
2003 Red, Sonoma Valley
2005 Barbera Testa Vineyards, Mendocino County
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Rustling Ridge Vineyards, Napa County
2001 Zinfandel P. Coturri Family Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
Location: TBA |
$110.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-24 |
Freeman Winery
Presented by Ken Freeman, Owner/Winemaker, Freeman Winery.
Wines:
2005 Ryo-fu "Cool Breeze" Russian River Chardonnay
2006 Ryo-fu "Cool Breeze" Russian River Chardonnay
2002 Akiko's Cuvee, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2004 Akiko's Cuvee, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2005 Akiko's Cuvee, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2006 Akiko's Cuvee, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-25 |
Four Vines
Presented by Christian Tietje, Winemaker, Four Vines. Wines:
2006 Peasant, Rhone Blend
2006 Anarchy, Unconventional Rhone Blend
2006 Heretic, Petite Sirah
2006 Loco, Tempranillo
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-26 |
Leonardo LoCascio Selections
A Tre Bicchieri tasting of some of the most coveted wines from Italy, presented by Leonardo LoCascio, Proprietor, Leonardo LoCascio Selections.
Wines:
2003 Castello di Bossi, "Corbaia" (Tuscany)
2004 Valle Reale, San Calisto (Abruzzo)
2004 Coppo, Barbera d'Asti "Pomorosso" (Piedmont)
2004 Montevetrano (Campania)
2003 Allegreini Amarone (Veneto)
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$150.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-54 |
Calera
Presented by Josh Jensen, Owner, Calera Wines.
Wines:
Vionier Mt. Harlan 2006
Pinot Noir "Mills Vineyard" 1997
Pinot Noir "Reed Vineyard" 1997
Pinot Noir "Mills Vineyard" 2001
Pinot Noir "Mills Vineyard" 2005
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm |
SEM-28 |
Movie Premiere: Plum TV Presents Coming of Age
In the fall of 2007, Plum TV's intrepid camera crew of David Kuhn, Dan Honan, Mark Donato, and Denis Toner traveled to Spain to undertake a survey of great wineries and restaurants. The result is Coming of Age, featuring our Luminary of the Year, Jorge Ordonez, president of Fine Estates from Spain, and many other winemakers and chefs. A window into the dramatic changes that have occurred on the Spanish wine and food scene.
Location: Starlight Theatre |
$50.00 |
| 7pm-11:30pm |
GW-30 |
Domaine Comte Senard DINNER with Daniel Bruce, Meritage
Wines presented by Philippe Senard. Dinner by Chef Daniel Bruce of Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel.
Menu TBA
Wines:
Aloxe-Corton blanc 2004
Domaine Comte Senard Le Corton Clos des Meix grand cru monopole red 2005
Domaine Comte Senard Le Corton blanc grand cru 2004
Domaine Comte Senard Le Corton Clos du Roi grand cru red 2000
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$450.00 |
| 7pm-11:30pm |
GW-31 |
Maison Joseph Drouhin DINNER with Chef Brent Menke
Burgundy presented by Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin. Dinner by Brent Menke, world class chef of international yachting. Menu TBA.
Wines:
Aperitif: Joseph Drouhin Chablis Premier Cru Sechers, 2005
First Course: Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet, 2005 and Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc, Premier Cru, 2005
Second Course: Joseph Drouhin Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Marquis de Laguiche, 2000
Third Course: Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune, 2005 and Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge, Premier Cru, 2005
Fourth Course: Joseph Drouhin Clos de La Roche, Grand Cru, 2005 and Joseph Drouhin Charmes Chambertin, Grand Cru, 2003
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$500.00 |
| 7pm-11:30pm |
GW-32 |
Far Niente DINNER with Marc Orfaly, Pigalle
Wines presented by Larry Maguire, Partner and President of Far Niente. Dinner by Chef Marc Orfaly of Pigalle. Menu and wines TBA. CALL 508.228.1128 FOR TICKETS.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$450.00 |
| 7pm-11:30pm |
GW-33 |
Bouchard Pere & Fils DINNER with Antoine Camin, La Goulue
Wines presented by Philip Prost, Winemaker, Bouchard Pere & Fils. Dinner by Antoine Camin, of La Goulue in New York City. Menu and wines TBA. CALL 508.228.1128 FOR TICKETS.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$550.00 |
| 7pm-11:30pm |
GW-34 |
Jorge Ordóñez, Fine Estates from Spain DINNER with Marco Moreira, Tocqueville
Wines presented by Jorge Ordóñez of Fine Estates from Spain. Dinner by Marco Moreira, of Tocqueville in New York City. Menu and wines TBA. CALL 508.228.1128 FOR TICKETS.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$450.00 |
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| Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-40 |
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Presented by Jack Bittner, Vice President and General Manager.
Wines:
Poetry 2005
Cinnamon Stardust 2005
Poetry 2003
Poetry 2004
Poetry 2002
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-41 |
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Presented by Thomas Baldacci, Proprietor, Baldacci Family Vineyards, and Debi Cali, General Manager. Wines:
2006 Russian River Pinot Noir
2005 Napa Valley Syrah
2005 IV Sons Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Stags Leap District Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 "Brenda's Vineyard" Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon **limited release**
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-42 |
Kendall-Jackson Winery
PPresented by Mark Theis, Winemaker, Kendall-Jackson Winery. Wines: Stature 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Location: TBA |
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-43 |
Silverado Vineyards
Presented by Jon Emmerich, Winemaker, Silverado Vineyards. Five vintages of Silverado Vineyards Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintages: 1987, 1990, 1991, 2002, and 2005.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-44 |
Hess Collection
Presented by David Guffy, Vice President, Director of Winemaking, Hess Collection. Wines: Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999 and 1997.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-45 |
Shafer Vineyards
A vertical of Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select. Vintages: 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2004. Presented by John Shafer, Owner/Winemaker, Shafer Vineyards.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$200.00 |
| 10:30am-11:30am |
SEM-31 |
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 Carolyn Wente of Wente Family Estates and Robert Hall of Bottega del Vino Crystal 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: The Ivory Room at the White Elephant |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
SEM-32 |
The Lost Art of Butchery
Master butcher Ron Savenor, of the legendary Savenor's Market in Boston and Cambridge, returns to basics with a lesson in all things meat. Discuss who's really serving USDA prime, learn why oleaginous is actually a good thing, and taste four different cuts of lamb (leg, loin, rack, and shoulder) all prepared the same way with just oil, salt, and pepper, to show how different cuts taste. Wines to be provided by Newton Vineyards.
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
SOLD OUT
$60.00 |
| 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 |
n/a
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| 12pm-2pm |
GT-1 |
Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 17, 2008 - noon-2pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 17th and 18th, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tastings.
Price increases to $110 as of April 18, 2008.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street |
SOLD OUT
$110.00 |
| 12pm-2pm |
REC-GT1 |
Crow's Nest Reception at the Grand Tasting (Sat. 12-2pm)
As an added feature in 2008, we will offer a special getaway from the crowd at the Grand Tasting that we call the Crows Nest. Located in the Governors Room on the second floor of the Nantucket Yacht Club, with a commanding view of the harbor, the Crows Nest will be an oasis of old line charm. Guests can enjoy delectable selections from iGourmet while relaxing away from the crowd below. Crows Nest members can visit the room at any time during that session of the Grand Tasting for which they have purchased a ticket. YOU MUST HAVE PURCHASED A GRAND TASTING TICKET TO ATTEND THE CROW'S NEST RECEPTION.
Location: Crow's Nest at the Nantucket Yacht Club |
SOLD OUT
$50.00 |
| 2pm-3pm |
SEM-33 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from Bridlewood 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. Limited to six guests.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 3pm-5pm |
GT-2 |
Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 3-5pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 17th and 18th, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tastings.
Price increases to $110 as of April 18, 2008.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street |
SOLD OUT
$110.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-51 |
Rosenblum Cellars
Presented by Kent Rosenblum, Owner/Winemaker, Rosenblum Cellars.
Wines:
2007 Kathy's Cuvee Viognier
2006 Kontrabecki Vyd Zinfandel
2006 Monte Rosso Vyd Reserve Zinfandel
2005 Holbrook Mitchell Syrah
2006 Pickett Road Petite Sirah
Desiree Chocolate Port
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$110.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-52 |
Steltzner Vineyards
Presented by Allison Steltzner, Owner, Steltzner Vineyards. Wines: 2005 Estate Malbec; 2005 Estate Merlot; 2005 Estate Cabernet Franc; 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; 2005 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, RMS, 40th Anniversary; and 2001 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (library wine).
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
GW-53 |
Taylor Family Vineyards
Since 1980 we have been growing award winning fruit in the Stags Leap District. We believe that great wines begin in the vineyard. Our primary goal is to develop our wines with a gentle hand in the cellar to enhance the properties of our fruit and the Stags Leap District. Presented by Sandy Carlson Taylor, Owner/President, Taylor Family Vineyards. Wines: 2002 SLD Cabernet, 2003 SLD Cabernet, 2002 Reserve Cabernet, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, and 2003 SLD Hillside Chardonnay.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 6pm-7pm |
SEM-36 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from Bridlewood 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. Limited to six guests.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 7pm-11pm |
AUC |
Auction Dinner
The Nantucket Wine Festival 2008 will include a spectacular wine auction dinner held at the White Elephant for the benefit of the Nantucket Historical Association on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 7:00-11:00 pm. This dinner will be the marquee event of this year's Festival, featuring the culinary brilliance of David Daniels, of Topper's at The Wauwinet, and the critically-acclaimed wines of Maison Alex Gambal presented by Alex Gambal, who is an old friend of the wine festival and one of Burgundy's most respected winemakers. The dinner will begin with hors d'oeuvres and a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label.
For Tickets: Call 508-228-1894 ext.117 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 ($650 is tax deductible)
(table of ten for $8,000)
Vigneron $450 ($300 is tax deductible)
(table of ten for $4,500)
SEATING IS LIMITED!
Location: White Elephant |
SOLD OUT
$250.00 |
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| Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-60 |
Domaine Anglada-Deleger
Presented by Michel and Martine Anglada, Owners of Domaine Anglada-Deleger. Wines:
Colin-Deleger Chassagne-Montrachet "En Remilly" 2005
Anglada-Deleger Chassagne-Montrachet "Blanchots Dessus" 2005
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet "Les Combettes" 2004
N. Potel Savigny Les Beaune "Haut Jarrons" 2005
Dominique Gallois Gevrey Chambertin 2005
Dominique Gallois Gevrey Chambertin "Combes aux Moines" 2005
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-61 |
Chimney Rock Winery
Presented by Josh Widaman, Winemaker, Chimney Rock Winery.
Wines:
Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2000, 2001, and 2002
Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District, Elevage 2003, 2004, and 2005
Location: TBA |
$125.00 |
| 10:30am-12pm |
GW-62 |
Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame BRUNCH
Chef Corey Heyer of The Bernards Inn will prepare brunch. Veuve Clicquot's world famous tete de cuvee (La Grande Dame), among the best Champagnes in the world, will be presented during the brunch by Cyril Brun, winemaker, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. SOLD OUT.
MENU
Passed Hors dOeuvres
SMOKED SALMON AND TARRAGON CREPES
DAY BOAT SEA SCALLOPS WITH A CAPER RAISIN EMULSION
FOIE GRAS MOUSSE WITH QUINCE PASTE
CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH OSETRA CAVIAR
KUMAMOTO OYSTERS WITH CUCUMBER GELEE
LA GRANDE DAME 1998
TERRINE OF GRIGGSTOWN FARM PHEASANT
PISTACHIO BRITTLE, APRICOT GASTRIQUE, FRISSE, CROSNES
LA GRANDE DAME 1988
PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED WHITE ASPARAGUS
WARM POACHED DUCK EGG, LEMON SABAYON, BRIOCHE CROUTONS
LA GRANDE DAME 1989
BUTTER-POACHED LOCAL LOBSTER
ALMOND PUREE, RED GRAPES, ORANGE-BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
LA GRANDE DAME 1990
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$200.00 |
| 10:30am-11:30am |
SEM-40 |
Secrets of Napa Revealed
Jennifer Lamb, of Herb Lamb Vineyard (one of California's true cult wineries), will show how wines made by the same winemakers, but from different rows of the vineyard or with slightly different blends of fruit, can taste so similar yet so different. We will taste the 2004 E II Napa Valley Red Wine and 2004 HL Cabernet Sauvignon from the HL Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain, and the 2006 E II Napa Valley White Wine and 2006 DeSante Sauvignon Blanc from the Mello Vineyard in Yountville.
Location: White Elephant Ivory Room |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 11am-2pm |
GT-SE COMBO |
Sunday Morning Combo Pack
Sunday Combo Pack:This ticket combines the Wine-Down Brunch with the first session of Sunday's Grand Tasting. Start at the White Elephant with the Wine Down Brunch and then move over to the Nantucket Yacht Club for the First session of the Sunday Grand Tasting(12-2pm)Combo Price is $135.00
Location: White Elephant Hotel and Nantucket Yacht Club |
$135.00 |
| 11am-1pm |
GW-63 |
Pinot and Paella BRUNCH
Maria Helm Sinskey of Robert Sinskey Vineyards and author of The Vineyard Kitchen and Williams-Sonoma Family Meals (Fall 2008), will sacrifice a dazzling array of local seafood in her quest to cook up a batch of killer paella... Nantucket style! Rob Sinskey of Robert Sinskey Vineyards will be on hand to pop the corks on his versatile array of Pinots. Wines presented will embrace all that is Pinot, both white and red, to include Pinot Blanc, Abraxas (a blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer), Vin Gris of Pinot Noir (perhaps the only time you will be able to taste this highly allocated rose) a duo of acclaimed Pinot Noirs and a Pinot Gris Late that was produced in miniscule quantities. Everything served, including the wines, will be wild or organically farmed.
Menu
Assorted Seasonal Tapas
Marinated Olives, Pimenton Almonds, Manchego with Fig Cake, Leek Tortilla
Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, 2007
Abraxas, Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard, 2006 Magnum
Seafood, Chicken and Sausage Paella
Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros, 2007 Magnum
Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, 2006
Pinot Noir, Four Vineyards, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, 2006
Caramel Flan
Pinot Gris Late, Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard, Los Carneros, 2005
CALL 508.228.1128 FOR TICKETS.
Location: TBA |
SOLD OUT
$125.00 |
| 11am-2pm |
SE-1 |
WineDown Brunch at The White Elephant
On Sunday morning we invite you to join us at the Second Annual NWF Wine-Down Brunch at the elegant White Elephant Hotel overlooking Nantucket Harbor. Relax with friends as you enjoy a bountiful buffet brunch prepared by world class chef David Daniels of Toppers. Toast the end of another fantastic Nantucket Wine Festival with a specialty drink by St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, or a Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label mimosa, and take in the Wine-Down Fashion Show featuring Nantucket designers Cheryl Fudge, and Elisabeth English of currentVintage.Cheryl Fudge is a local designer of recycled and re-fabricated clothing and accessories that take eco-fashion to another level! Her store, The Nantucket Stock Exchange, was recently featured in several magazines, including Travel & Leisure and Cape Cod Life ... currentVintage is an inventive fine wine and vintage clothing boutique located at 4 Easy Street in Nantucket. The shop features an eclectic blend of small-production wines and a well-edited collection of clothing, jewelry and home accessories. What a great way to Wine-Down!! Sponsored by: DPS Sporting Club Development, The Greenbrier Sporting Club, Turks and Caicos Sporting Club and Snake Rover Sporting Club, Veuve Cliquot and St-Germain Liqueur. Proceeds of NWF White Elephant Wine-Down Brunch to benefit the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club.
Location: The White Elephant |
$75.00 |
| 12pm-2pm |
GT-3 |
Grand Tasting - Sunday, May 18, 2008 - noon-2pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 17th and 18th, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tastings.
Price increases to $110 as of April 18, 2008.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street |
$85.00 |
| 12pm-5pm |
GT-COMBO |
Grand Tasting 2-Pak (Save on two sessions)
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 17th and 18th, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tastings.
Price increases to $200 as of May 1, 2008.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street |
$150.00 |
| 12pm-2pm |
REC-GT3 |
Crow's Nest Reception at the Grand Tasting (Sun. 12-2pm)
As an added feature in 2008, we will offer a special getaway from the crowd at the Grand Tasting that we call the Crows Nest. Located in the Governors Room on the second floor of the Nantucket Yacht Club, with a commanding view of the harbor, the Crows Nest will be an oasis of old line charm. Delicious selection of foods from IGourmet. Crows Nest members can visit the room at any time during a session of the Grand Tasting for which they have purchased a ticket. GRAND TASTING TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AS WELL.
Location: Crow's Nest at the Nantucket Yacht Club |
SOLD OUT
$50.00 |
| 2pm-3pm |
SEM-41 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from Bridlewood 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 with the island as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event. Limited to six guests.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
SOLD OUT
$75.00 |
| 2pm-3pm |
SEM-42 |
Brunello to Vin Santo: A Taste of Toscana (wine tasting and book signing with Italian Wine Merchants)
A spectacular Tuscan tasting led by Sergio Esposito, the lead authority on Italian wine and owner of Italian Wine Merchants (a wine specialty store located in Manhattan, opened in 1999 with Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich). Widely considered the epicenter of the Italian wine world, Toscana is steeped with winemaking history and tradition while simultaneously positioned at the forefront of Italys modern wine movement. From the variations of the Sangiovese varietal expressed in the Chianti and Brunello zones to the fleet of innovative Super-Tuscan blends that broke with tradition--Tuscan wines deliver quality and world-class style.
Mr. Esposito will be signing copies of his new book Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart, a book that Bill Buford describes as, "Without qualification, the best book about Italian wine today, if only because Sergio Esposito understands that its mysterious greatness is in its poetry, the earth, its diurnal magic, the ghosts of great-grandfathers. A beautiful, boldly sentimental memoir." The price of the seminar includes a complimentary copy of the book, which retails for $25.
Wines: Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso, Villa Mangiacane Chianti Riserva, Il Macchione Vino Nobile Riserva, Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, and Castellin Villa Vin Santo.
Location: White Elephant Shoreline Tent |
SOLD OUT
$100.00 |
| 3pm-5pm |
GT-4 |
Grand Tasting - Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 3-5pm
Over 150 wineries converge upon Nantucket during the weekend of May 17th and 18th, to pour their wine at the focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival--the Grand Tastings.
Price increases to $110 as of April 18, 2008.
Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street |
$85.00 |
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