14th Annual, May 19-23, 2010
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Restaurant and Retail Events:  Winery Lunches, Dinners, and Tastings

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear first-hand from some of the world's finest winemakers and proprietors. Nantucket is nationally known for its concentration of distinctive restaurants producing delicious fare. Many of the island's best chefs will be devising prix fixe lunches and dinners created to showcase the wine of the host vintner.  We also list here some opportunities to taste at some of Nantucket's retail wine boutiques.

[The Gallery Restaurant]
The Galley Restaurant, by Kerry Hallam
Chalk & Vermilion 2001
Reservations should be made, and times should be confirmed, directly with the restaurant or retail shop by calling the telephone numbers shown.

Unless otherwise indicated, the price shown does NOT include tax and gratuity.

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

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Dinner
 
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - Dinner
 
Friday, May 21, 2010 - Dinner

AMERICAN SEASONS
Martinelli Winery Dinner with Regina Martinelli.
Call:  508.228.7111
Time:  7:00 pm
Price:  $200 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 80 Centre Street.
Five-course winery-focused dinner, each course constructed to complement one of five wines from the Martinelli Winery, using regional seasonal produce.

MENU
1ST
Lobster & Sweetbread Terrine with Crispy Nantucket Egg, Baby Beets & Citrus Vinaigrette
Martinelli Zio Tony Chardonnay 07
2ND
Seared Day Boat Scallops & Confit of Pork Belly, Crushed English Peas & Morel Mushroom Jus
Martinelli Bondi Home Ranch Pinot Noir 07
3RD
Tobacco Spice Rubbed Breast Of Duck with a Rhubarb, Vidalia onion Soubise & Foie Gras Jus 07
Martinelli Terre Felice Syrah
4TH
Roasted Lamb Loin “En Crepinette” Smoked Lamb Shoulder, a Potato Gallette, Black Peppered Gat Cheese Fondue & Grape Confit
Martinelli Vellutini Zinfandel 06
5TH
Roasted Apricot & Mascarpone Tart with a Honeycomb Pistachio Gelato & Fresh Thyme
Martinelli Alexander Muscat
 

THE BOARDING HOUSE
Robert Sinskey Vineyards Dinner with Rob Sinskey and Maria Helm Sinskey
Call:  508.228.9622
Time:  6:30 pm winemaker reception, followed by Tasting Dinner
Price:  $175 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 12 Federal Street.
Tales from the wine trail are filled with passion and artistry.  The tale of Rob Sinskey and his delicious wife, renowned Chef Maria Helm Sinskey, takes things to a whole new level. On May 21st we welcome them back to Nantucket Island for a Sinskey Winemaker and Guest Chef Dinner.  Chefs Erin Zircher and Maria Helm Sinskey are collaborating on an amazing menu to pair with Rob's organic wines.  With a solid belief that artisanal winemaking begins with the care of the land, Rob Sinskey, along with winemaker Jeff Virnig, quietly converted his vineyards to organics beginning in 1991.  As they honed their craft, they slowly and methodically developed biodynamic “whole farm” practices, adopting methods that not only produced wines of individuality, but also left a minimal footprint on the land.  They believed in developing vineyard ecosystems with the utilization of farm animals, the development of beneficial predatory bird and animal habitat ,and fish-friendly farming practices.  Equally important, though less obvious, has been their development of a living soil system by establishing farm methods that encourage vigorous populations of microorganisms through the use of cover crops, composts, biodynamic preparations, and the utilization of low-impact farm implements. Looking beyond the vineyard, Rob Sinskey and the crew of RSV have taken a leadership role in reducing their carbon footprint by generating 75% of the energy used at the winery through solar photovoltaic installations and the brewing of bio-diesel, made from used restaurant oil, to power their trucks and tractors. Rob believes that the goals of making luxuriously elegant wines and farming with earth friendly methods are not mutually exclusive. Rather, he has found that caring for the land and conscientious business practices have helped to define the well-crafted wines of RSV.  Chef Maria Helm Sinskey worked in France at several Michelin-starred restaurants, toured Italy and realized that life was good, very good. After returning stateside, Maria garnered many accolades: 1996 Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef, SF Magazine Rising Star Chef, and SF Chronicle Rising Star chef, and appeared on many PBS and Food Network Shows. Nowadays, you will find her cooking at Robert Sinskey Vineyards, laying out plots for her organic gardens, teaching, writing, and raising two children.

BRANT POINT GRILL
Larkin Wines Dinner with winemaker Sean Larkin.
Call:  508.325.1320
Time:  6:00 pm
Price:  $250 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 50 Easton Street.
Appetizer reception at 6:00 pm, followed by a six-course tasting menu in our Wine Room.

THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON
Beaux Freres / Cain Dinner
with Kurt Johnson of Beaux Freres and Christopher Howell of Cain Vineyards
Call:  508.228.4016
Time:  7:00 pm reception at Gallery at 4 India; dinner across the street
Price:  $150 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 5 India Street.
A pairing of California Cabernets from Chris Howell of Cain with Oregon Pinots from Beaux Freres, presented by Kurt Johnson.

DUNE
Silver Oak Dinner with Christiane Schleussner, Associate Winemaker

Call:  508.228.5550
Time:  6:30 pm
Price:  $175 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 20 Broad Street

A six-course dinner, paired with the wines of Silver Oak and its sister winery, Twomey.

FIGS AT 29 FAIR STREET
Steele Wines Dinner with Bill Bishop of Steel Wines

Call:  508.257.9976
Time:  7:30 pm
Price:  $125 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 29 Fair Street


GALLEY BEACH
Veuve Clicquot Dinner:  Celebrating 200 Years of Veuve Clicquot Vintages
Call:  508.228.9641
Time:  7:00 pm
Price:  $250 (does not include tax and gratuity)
On the beach at 54 Jefferson Avenue.

The premier Champagne dinner of the Nantucket Wine Festival offers a rare opportunity to meet and learn from the cellar master himself, Dominique Demarville. Proprietors David and Geoffrey Silva will welcome you to their restaurant on the northwest shore, to enjoy an epic pairing of exceptional cuisine, prepared by executive chef W. Scott Osif, and fine vintage Champagnes from Veuve Cliquot.

MENU
CANAPES
Gougeres with aged pecorino, arugula, and pinot noir onions
Truffled wild mushroom crepes
Jumbo lump crab cakes with avocado puree
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Blanc 2002


FIRST COURSE
Marinated Nantucket flounder
Serrano peppers, lime zest, cilantro, red radish and Gala apple
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rose 2002


SECOND COURSE
Flash-seared Nantucket bay scallops
Twice-smoked bacon, grapefruit and romaine
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Blanc 1998

THIRD COURSE
Roasted venison loin
Organic yam, kale, pignoli and foie gras emulsion
Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage Rose 1985

FOURTH COURSE
Local Sheep's milk cheese
Truffle honey and preserved peach compote
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label" NV


STRAIGHT WHARF RESTAURANT
Alex Gambal Dinner

For reservations, email:  scott@straightwharfrestaurant.com
Time:  7:00 pm
Price:  $200 (includes tax and gratuity)
At 6 Harbor Square

Straight Wharf Restaurant opens its 35th season with a four-course tasting menu paired with the wines of the ever-charming Alex Gambal.

TOPPER'S AT THE WAUWINET***
Pride Vineyards Dinner with Stuart Bryan, National Sales Manager
Call:  508.228.8768 or email Simon Shurey at sshurey@niresorts.com
Time:  6:30 pm hors d'oeuvres, followed by a six-course dinner by Chef David Daniels
Price:  $200 plus tax and gratuity
At 120 Wauwinet Road.
Vineyards were planted in 1869 and "Summit Ranch" was founded in 1872.  Eventually Jim Pride, a dentist by orientation, bought the property and began a modern winery in 1991.  A variety of grapes are farmed sustainably on the 235 acres from viognier, chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, syrah, and even sangiovese.  The wines constantly garnish rave reviews.
 

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Brunch

 
 
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Dinner
21 FEDERAL
Robert Craig Wine Dinner with Elton Sloan, General Manager for the winery
Call:  508.228.2121
Time:  7:00 pm
Price: 
$175 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 21 Federal, upstairs.
This is an opportunity to discover one of California's cult wineries.  These wines have generated enormous praise from himself, Robert Parker.  If you haven't tried these wines, you are really missing the boat.  The wine festival's Denis Toner is particularly keen on these wines.  This five-course dinner will include Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Affinity (predominantly Cabernet but also with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot), Howell Mountain Cabernet, and Mount Veeder Cabernet.

MENU

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV

Sauteed Sea Scallop
jasmine-coconut emulsion, jalapeno, green apple, lemongrass
2008 Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma

Breast of Squab
ancho-chocolate sauce, baby turnips, coco nib croquant
2007 Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Loin
chickpea, vadouvan, baby carrots, ras el hanout
2006 Mt. Veeder Cabernet

Charred Wagyu Rib Eye
morels, Yukon Gold, bearnaise
2006 Howell Mountain Cabernet

Seckel Pear Charlotte
angel food, lemon-balm parfait, bergamot gelee
2005 Mount Horrocks, Riesling, Clare Valley

ARNO'S AT 41 MAIN STREET
Wente Vineyards Dinner
with Carolyn Wente
Call:  508.228.7001
Time:  6:30 pm
Price:  $75 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 41 Main Street.
This five-course meal will pair wines from the Wente Vineyards with some classic New England fare prepared with an Arnos' authentic flare.

THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON
Hirsch Vineyards Dinner
with David and Jasmine Hirsch
Call:  508.228.4016
Time:  7:00 pm reception at Gallery at 4 India; dinner across the street
Price:  $150 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 5 India Street.
Join us at The Gallery at 4 India to meet David Hirsch and his family for some hors d’oeuvres, Hirsch Chardonnay, and an amazing collection of art work.  This is to be followed by dinner, and several flights of Hirsch Pinot Noir, across the cobblestones at The Cauldron.  Chef All Kovalencik and his team are busy creating a menu to show case these wines; details can be found soon at www.companyofthecauldon.com <http://www.companyofthecauldon.com>

FIGS AT 29 FAIR STREET
Chateau d'Esclans Dinner with Paul Chevalier of Shaw-Ross International Importers

Call:  508.257.9976
Time:  7:30 pm
Price:  $145 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 29 Fair Street


MENU
Crispy Wellfleet Oysters
Warm Shrimp Timbale with spring vegetables and lobster sauce
Mixed Spring Greens, Cranberries, Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese Tartlet, Lemon-Vinaigrette
Braised Rack of Pork, Porcini, White Asparagus, Potato Croquettes
Chef Charles's Chocolate Cake, Fresh Berries, Creme Anglaise, Vanilla Ice-cream


THE SUMMER HOUSE
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Dinner with Chef Todd English.

Call:  508.257.9976
Time:  7:30 pm
Price:  $225 (does not include tax and gratuity)
At 17 Ocean Avenue, Siasconset


TOPPER'S AT THE WAUWINET***
Miner Family Vineyards Dinner with David Miner, Proprietor
Call:  508.228.8768 or email Simon Shurey at sshurey@niresorts.com
Time:  6:30 pm hors d'oeuvres, followed by a six-course dinner by Chef David Daniels
Price: 
$200 plus tax and gratuity
At 120 Wauwinet Road.
Miner Family Vineyards is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation, squarely within the heart of Napa Valley.  Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner along with his folks Ed and Norma, Miner is defined first and foremost by a sensational portfolio of wines, wines consistently characterized by and committed to individualistic style and uncommon quality.



Sunday, May 23, 2010

EPERNAY
Israeli wine tasting with Amber Cantella, Proprietor

Call
Amber Cantella at 508.228.2755 or email her at info@epernaywines.com for tickets.  Tickets are limited.
Time
:  5:30-7:00 pm
Price:
  $50 for members of Congregation Shirat HaYam; $95 for non-members
At 1 North Beach Street
Amber Cantella, owner of Epernay, has recruited distributors of Israeli wine to provide an outstanding selection of red, white, sparkling and dessert wines.  Distributors will describe the wines and answer questions.  Bottles of the wines tasted will be for sale at end of the evening.




***Wine Spectator Grand Award
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Grand Tasting 
Grand Tasting

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Luncheon Symposia

Harbor Gala 
Gala

Auction Dinner 
Auction Dinner 

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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 $910 value for $750.

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Package Contains:

A laminated pass with your
name

Access to all three Grand
Tastings


Access to Saturday morning Early-Admission VIP
Reception at the Grand
Tasting.  Package holders also will be admitted first to other sessions of the Grand Tasting, and will have access to the Governor's Room at the Yacht Club during and between Grand Tasting sessions.  These benefits are available to package purchasers only

Ticket to the Opening
Night Reception


Ticket to the Harbor Gala

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

2010 Nantucket Wine
Festival poster
signed by
artist Kerry Hallam