14th Annual, May 19-23, 2010
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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.

The four events for 2010 are:

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

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 (symposium wine: Vandal Pinot Noir 2006)
Maria Ponzi, Proprietor, Ponzi Vineyards (symposium wine: Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2005
David Hirsch, Proprietor, Hirsch Vineyard
Alex Sokol-Blosser, Proprietor, Sokol-Blosser
E-mail the restaurant at reservations@americanseasons.com for reservations.

American Seasons is nestled downtown in the heart of the historic district. In its 23 years of operation it has consistently remained at the top of the not-to-be-missed restaurants for foodies and wine buffs alike. The restaurant has become known for Chef Michael LaScola's imaginative and creative take on New American Cuisine, beautifully presented and flawlessly served. The kitchen is renowned for using seasonal produce from small local growers and producers. Chef LaScola has cooked three times at the The James Beard House in New York. Under the direction of his wife, Orla Murphy-LaScola, the wine list has received the coveted Best of Excellence Award 2005-2010 from Wine Spectator and the Award of Unique Distinction 2003-2010 from the Wine Enthusiast. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and always make you feel right at home.

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1st
Selection House Made Charcuterie with Rhubarb Mustard & Spring Pickles
Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir

2nd
Seared Dayboat Scallop & Roasted Pork Belly, Fava Bean Veloute, Morel Mushroom Jus & Toasted Oranges
Hirsch Pinot Noir

3rd
Rubbed Berkshire Loin of Pork, Slow Braised Cheek, Cheddar Cheese Grits, Ramps & A Dried Plum Mustard Jus
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007

4th
Cow Girl Creamery "Red Hawk" Cheese on a Warm Bacon Buttermilk Biscuit, Vidalia Onion Marmalade & Grape Confit
Robert Sinskey Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir 2007

Location: American Seasons, 80 Centre Street
$150.00

Friday, May 21, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
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 (symposium wine: 2007 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes)
Michel Anglada, Owner, Domaine Anglada/Deleger (symposium wine: Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru La Maltroie red 2007 Bruno Colin)
Laurent Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin (symposium wine: 2006 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc
Michael Ragg, Co-owner, Mischief and Mayhem(symposium wine: Mischief and Mayhem Chambolle-Musigny 2006)
Bernard Ambroise, Maison Ambroise (symposium wine: Bertrand Ambroise Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru "Les Terres Blanches" 2007)

Contact Kathy Costa at the Nantucket Golf Club at 508.257.8500 for reservations.

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Amuse: Confit of Duck, Marinated Beetroot, Watercress & Raspberry
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Blanchot-Dessus 2008 Bruno Colin

First Course: Butter Poached Lobster, Black Truffled Leeks, Carrot, Thyme & Pancetta
Alex Gambal Meursault Clos du Cromin 2007 and Mischief and Mayhem Meursault Premier Cru Goutte d'Or 2007

Second Course: Prime Beef Sirloin, Mushroom Fricassee, Pommes Aligot, Shallot Jam
Joseph Drouhin Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru 2006

Cheeses: Selection of Burgundian Cheeses (Epoisses, Boucheron and Tomme de Savoie)
Bertrand Ambroise Corton Grand Cru Rouge "Les Rognets" 2007

Location: Nantucket Golf Club, 250 Milestone Road, Sconset
$300.00
11am-2:30pm SYMP-03 Luncheon Symposium: Soaring Wines of Spain with Jorge Ordonez
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Jean-Luc Matecat. 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). Call the restaurant at 508.325.5151 for reservations.

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amuse bouche 

Sweet Neck Farm oysters two ways
english cucumber mignonette watermelon pearls serrano peppers cilantro fresh lime
Bodegas Shaya, Shaya 2009
Bodegas La Cana, La Cana 2009


first course
miso glazed black cod
yuzu juice hawiian sea salt extra virgin olive oil toasted brioche micro salad
Bodegas Jorge Ordonez & Co., Botani 2009

second course
grilled free range vermont quail
frisee salad pine nuts foie gras stuffing sun dried cherry & port sauce
Bodegas Triton, Triton 2008

third course 

tempranillo braised short rib
dashi broth Nantucket mushrooms sweet potato sticks
Bodegas Muga, Prado Enea 2001
Cellar Can Blau, Mas de Can Blau 2007


fourth course 

trio artisan cheeses

tropical fruits
Bodegas Jorge Ordonez & Co., #2 Victoria 2006

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, Kristine Ashe Vineyards
Elizabeth Marston, Owner, Marston Family Vineyard
Joseph Donelan, Owner, Donelan Wines
For reservations, call the restaurant at 508.228.4499 or email scott@straightwharfrestaurant.com .
Location: Straight Wharf Restaurant, 6 Harbor Square
$150.00
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

Harbor Gala 
Gala

Auction Dinner 
Auction Dinner 

Winery Lunches &
Dinners
Winery Lunches & Dinners

Receptions &
Special Events

receptions and Special Events 

 


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