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Luncheon Symposia

The Nantucket Wine Festival is proud to continue the luncheon symposia program begun in 2008. This year, we offer a series of four great wine symposium/luncheon events at some of Nantucket's best addresses. The program will unfold with a one-hour symposium featuring distinguished winemakers, who will lead a discussion of their wines with the assembled guests. Each of these events will be limited to 40-60 people, thus retaining the intimacy and scale that distinguishes our festival. Immediately after the symposium, the guests will be treated to a four-course luncheon of superb cuisine featuring the wines of the guest winemakers. All four luncheon symposia will take place on Friday, May 15th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The four events for 2009 are:

Soaring Wines of Spain (SYMP01)

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 Ordonez, President/Founder (recipient of the first Nantucket Wine Festival Luminary of the Year Award in 2008). At Cinco, 5 Amelia Drive. Limited to 40 seats.



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    Amuse Bouche
    Sauteed Nantucket bay scallop, vanilla butter and celeriac puree

    First Course
    Local lobster salad, mustard aioli, tarragon, toasted brioche and micro salad

    Second Course
    Grilled free-range Vermont quail, frisee salad, pancetta and fried quail egg

    Third Course
    Marinated bone-in veal chop, cipollino onions and cabrales brandy sauce

    Fourth Course
    Vanilla bean flan, tropical fruits



Burgundy Roundtable (SYMP02)
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Steven Polowy, of the Nantucket Golf Club. The winemakers/ principals participating in this event (at the Nantucket Golf Club, 250 Milestone Road, Siasconset) are:



    Alex Gambal, Owner/Winemaker, Alex Gambal
    -----Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru Les Charmes 2006
    Comte Philippe Senard, Owner/Winemaker, Comte Philippe Senard
    -----Le Corton blanc Domaine Comte Senard 2006
    Laurent Drouhin, Export Manager, Maison Joseph Drouhin
    -----Maison Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudesir, Grand Cru 2005
    Jean-Luc Pepin, General Manager, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue
    -----Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2001
    Jean-Charles Thomas, Winemaker, Maison Louis Latour
    -----Maison Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne 2006
    Jacques Lardiere, Technical Director, Maison Louis Jadot
    -----Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St. Jacques" 2007

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    Petit Crab Cake Salad
    Fallot Tarragon Mustard Sauce
    Wine: Alex Gambal Puligny Montrachet 2006

    First Course
    Boston Black Cod
    Chanterelles, Spaetzle, Bacon & Rosemary Essence
    Wine: Domaine Comte Senard Corton Bressandes 2006

    Second Course
    Basil infused Jamison Farm Lamb Loin
    Lavender & Black Olive Jus
    Wines: Maison Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey 2003 and Maison Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 1999

    Cheeses
    Selection of Burgundian Cheeses
    (Epoisses, Langres, Charollais Chevre Fermier, and Brillat)
    Wines: Maison Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares 1990 and Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2002

    Dessert
    Chocolates & Petit Fours



A Classic American Quartet (SYMP03)
Featuring the cuisine of Chef W. Scott Osif. An examination of classic French varietals with a California twist. A distinguished quartet of American winemakers will share their insights and philosophies regarding their approach to great vinifera wines while ensconsed in the lovely beachfront Galley Beach (54 Jefferson Avenue). The winemakers/principals participating in this event are:



    Ray Coursen, Owner/Winemaker, Elyse Vineyards
    -----2002 Jacob Franklin Mon Chou
    Chuck Wagner, Owner/Winemaker, Caymus Vineyards
    -----2004 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
    Christopher Howell, Winemaker, Cain Vineyard & Winery
    -----2005 Cain Five
    Alis Arrowood, Proprietor, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery
    -----2003 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Speciale

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    Cucumber & Salmon Sushi Roll
    Riceless, Avocado, Daikon, Burdock Root, Spicy Ponzu
    Wine: Caymus Vineyards Conundrum 2007

    Poached Nantucket Lobster
    Citrus Zest-Strewn Quinoa, Escarole, Cod Roe Dressing
    Wine: Arrowood Chardonnay Reserve Speciale 2006

    Stuffed Gianone Farms Chicken Breast
    Duxelle, Rainbow Chard, Leg Confit, Black Truffle-Pumpkin Puree

    Wine: Cain Vineyards Concept 2005

    Duo of American Cheeses:
    Cypress Grove “Bermuda Triangle” with toasted Raisin Bread

    Smith’s farmstead Baby Gouda baked into Puff Pastry with Green Apple
    Wine: Elyse Wines Jacob Franklin Mon Chou 2006

All-Star American Lunch (SYMP04)
Featuring the cuisine of Michael Getter. Cutting-edge winemakers from California gather to show their stuff and pair their wines with great food. The winemakers/principals participating in this event (at Dune, 20 Broad Street) are:



    Jim Clendenen, Owner/Winemaker, Au Bon Climat
    -----Au Bon Climat "Hildegard" Estate Bottled White Table Wine 2004
    Jack Bittner, Vice President and General Manager, Cliff Lede Vineyards
    -----Cliff Lede Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2006
    Justin and Deborah Baldwin, Owners, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
    Christiane Schleussner, Assistant Winemaker, Silver Oak Cellars

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    Amuse of
    Martha’s Vineyard Oyster
    ice wine vinegar, pickled pearl onion, and toasted brown rice

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    Broiled Shrimp
    pea tendrils, apricot vinaigrette, “wasabi peas”
    Wine: Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2007

    by Land
    Slow Braised Beef Cheek
    black barley, mission figs agro dolce, parsley root puree
    Wine: Cliff Lede Poetry 2005 and JUSTIN Vineyards

    from Cave
    Big Bang Cheese from Lazy Lady Creamery, VT
    apple mustarda, pumpernickel
    Wine: Silver Oak Cellars

Program is subject to change - More details to come - Please check this page again soon!

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
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Access to all four Grand
Tastings


Access to Saturday morning Early-Admission VIP
Reception at the Grand
Tasting (available to
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Ticket to the Opening
Night Reception


Tickets to three
Wine and Food Seminars
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2009 Nantucket Wine
Festival poster
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artist Kerry Hallam

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