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Receptions and Special Events

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION (REC-1)
    Date: Wednesday May 13, 2009
    Time:
      5:30pm
    Price:  $60
    Location: White Elephant
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    Kick off the festival at our Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 13th, featuring savory appetizers. Music by Nantucket guitar virtuoso Jim Sulzer.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009
MIKIMOTO -- GEMS OF THE OCEAN (REC-5)
    Date: Thursday May 14, 2009
    Time:
      Noon - 1:00pm
    Price:  no charge
    Location: White Elephant Library

    Come meet John Green, owner of Lux Bond & Green Jewelers and President of the Jewelers of America. John will explore and explain all about pearls with an exclusive showing of South Sea and Tahitian pearls by Mikimoto, the first name and the last word in the world's finest pearls. Enjoy a refreshing St-Germain cocktail or Champagne and strawberries along with the seminar. Register in advance for this event at the Lux Bond & Green table in the White Elephant Library.

Friday, May 15, 2009
MIKIMOTO -- GEMS OF THE OCEAN (REC-6)

    Date: Friday May 15, 2009
    Time:
      Noon - 1:00pm
    Price:  no charge
    Location: White Elephant Library

    Come meet John Green, owner of Lux Bond & Green Jewelers and President of the Jewelers of America. John will explore and explain all about pearls with an exclusive showing of South Sea and Tahitian pearls by Mikimoto, the first name and the last word in the world's finest pearls. Enjoy a refreshing St-Germain cocktail or Champagne and strawberries along with the seminar. Register in advance for this event at the Lux Bond & Green table in the White Elephant Library.

Saturday, May 16, 2009
EARLY-ADMISSION RECEPTION AT THE GRAND TASTING (REC-3)

    Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
    Price:
     N/A. Part of Grand Cru Package.
    Location: Nantucket Yacht Club, South Beach Street

    Available only to trade and to Grand Cru package purchasers.

    Come meet John Green, owner of Lux Bond & Green Jewelers and President of the Jewelers of America. John will explore and explain all about pearls with an exclusive showing of South Sea and Tahitian pearls by Mikimoto, the first name and the last word in the world's finest pearls. Enjoy a refreshing St-Germain cocktail or Champagne and strawberries along with the seminar. Register in advance for this event at the Lux Bond & Green table in the White Elephant Library.

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AFTER-HOURS PARTY sponsored by GREY GOOSE VODKA  (REC-4)

    Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
    Time:
    10:00pm - midnight
    Price:
     $50
    Location: Amo's at 41 Main St.

    The NWF After-Hours event is the perfect way to cap off the evening. Join us after a fabulous Wine Dinner out in town! The event will feature specialty drinks from Grey Goose, pared with chocolate delicacies from Sweet Insprations Artisan Choclates. Enjoy Stand Up Comedy with the Nantucket Comedy Festival upstairs, music and great company. Who knows who will show up at the After-Hours Party… come find out!


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Seaside Architectural Tour (SE-2)

    Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
    Time:
    2:00 - 3:00pm
    Price:
     $125 SOLD OUT
    Location: White Elephant Dock

    Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and educational 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.

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Seaside Architectural Tour (SE-3)

    Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
    Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
    Price:
     $125
    Location: White Elephant Dock
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    Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and educational 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.
 
  Sunday, May 17, 2009
Seaside Architectural Tour (SE-5)
    Date: Sunday May 17, 2009
    Time: 
    2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Price:  $125 SOLD OUT
    Location: White Elephant Dock

    Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard Barton & Gray Mariners Club's Hinckley picnic boat, Flying Swan. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and educational 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.


WINE-DOWN BRUNCH AT THE WHITE ELEPHANT (SE-4)
    Date: Sunday May 17, 2009
    Time:  11:00am - 1:00pm
    Price:  $75
    Location: White Elephant Main Tent
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    On Sunday morning we invite you to join us at The Nantucket Wine Festival Award Brunch in the Main Tent at the sophisticated White Elephant Hotel and Residences. Relax over a bountiful buffet brunch prepared by Executive Chef Fred Bisaillon of Brant Point Grill. Toast another fantastic Nantucket Wine Festival with a specialty drink by St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Grey Goose, or enjoy a cup of Pierce Brothers Coffee. Be part of the ceremony awarding our 2009 Luminary of the Year title to Ray Coursen of Elyse Winery! Sponsored by: St-Germain, Grey Goose, and Pierce Brothers Coffee.


Event Categories

Great Wines in Grand Houses 
Great Wines in Grand Houses

Wine & Food Seminars 
Wine and Food Seminars

Grand Tasting 
Grand Tasting

Luncheon Symposia 
Luncheon Symposia

Gala 
Gala

Auction Dinner 
Auction Dinner 

Winery Lunches &
Dinners
Winery Lunches & Dinners

Receptions &
Special Events

receptions and Special Events 

 


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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 $775 value for $550.

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Package Contains:

A laminated pass with your
name

Access to all four 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


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

2009 Nantucket Wine
Festival poster
signed by
artist Kerry Hallam

NWF hat