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We've set up a series of events so that you can learn from the leaders of the food and wine industry in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.
| 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 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
| TIME |
CODE |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Program is subject to change. The Nantucket Wine Festival reserves the right to cancel any undersubscribed event and refund the ticket price. |
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