After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Catholic University of Chile in 1972, Aurelio Montes began his winemaking career at Viña Undurraga, where he rose to the position...
Read MoreAfter graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Catholic University of Chile in 1972, Aurelio Montes began his winemaking career at Viña Undurraga, where he rose to the position...
Read MoreRaised in the Napa Valley, Chef Aaron Meneghelli was introduced to the importance of delicious, well-made dishes through his close-knit Italian family. “My grandparents were...
Read MoreJoe Donelan, founder of Donelan Family Wines, began his journey of wine discovery in the 1980s, led by an inspired sommelier at Topper's Restaurant on Nantucket. This life-changing education elevated...
Read MoreBrian is responsible for kitchen culture and food at The Break Room at Greylock Works. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and member of Chef’s Collaborative and...
Read MoreEmmanuel Lemoine was born in Libourne and grew up in the middle of the Right Bank vineyards of Bordeaux. As a child he was already helping at his family’s estate, Château Bel-Air La Graviere....
Read MoreTake a seat at the table with some big personalities. Join us on this wine-tasting odyssey with our favorite "Knights" as they discuss topics paired with their hand-selected wines. This is the...
Read MoreE.J. Harvey has been a chef on Nantucket for over 25 years. He is an alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America (class of '75) and has had continental and traditional...
Read MoreFred Bisaillon’s first job on Nantucket was Sauté Cook at the former Regatta restaurant at The White Elephant. For three years Bisaillon spent his summers on...
Read MoreCenturies of Valpolicella - captured in a Sip - Allegrini! Since its ancient origins in Northern Italy, Valpolicella has become one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions. Valpolicella has been...
Read MoreMario LaPosta, with over two decades of experience learning and working in top pizzerias across Rome, Campania, New York, and Boston, now leads his own establishment, da LaPosta, in Newton,...
Read MoreTom was born and raised in Delaware and graduated from A. I. Dupont High School, in the heart of chateau country. A 15-year kitchen veteran, he credits his love of cooking to his mother and...
Read MoreCarrie and Alex Vik are the founders and visionaries behind the acclaimed winery VIK, in Millahue, Chile. Singularly unique VIK marries stunning wines, exceptional design, pristine location,...
Read MoreThe 2024 Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Charitable Foundation - Nantucket Community Support Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Charitable Foundation (the charitable arm of the Nantucket Wine...
Read MoreCertified Sommelier, Jaimie Puckett is a Portfolio Sales Specialist with M.S. Walker (wine / spirits distributor) in Rhode Island. after overseeing The University Club Providence beverage...
Read MoreLaurent Drouhin is the Brand Ambassador and North American Sales Director of Maison Joseph Drouhin. Besides his commercial responsibilities, he is also involved in the estates...
Read MoreGeorge earned her B.S. in viticulture & enology from UC Davis, during which time she spent a year abroad at the University of Adelaide in Australia, where she began to develop a global...
Read MoreYou want a seat at this table! Far Niente, one of the world's great wine estates, was founded in Oakville, California in 1885. They were pioneers in Napa Valley winemaking. Today, Far Niente is...
Read MoreDon’t hand a seven-year-old a kitchen knife — unless you’re Lydia Shire, matriarch of Boston’s dining scene. Her son Alex Pineda took his first steps in the kitchen of Shire’s legendary...
Read MoreOriginally from Leicestershire, England, Hackney, has been ensconced in the service industry his entire life. He grew up working in the country inn his parents own, and although he became well-versed...
Read MoreThe national ambassador of Long Meadow Ranch’s portfolio of family-run businesses, Chris Hall creates and executes sales programs directed at achieving the family’s goals for serving the nation's...
Read MoreSean Larkin is undoubtedly the only person born in Inverkeithing Fife, Scotland who owns an emerging Napa Valley wine entity. What's more, Larkin, now 46, took an amazing course of action from his...
Read MoreJAYSON DEMARCO As early as I can remember, I watched my mother make homemade Verona style polenta with some braised tripe and fresh mozzarella. Among many things, my mother taught me the passion of...
Read MoreSur Lucero MS, has dedicated his life to food and wine. Raised in the Napa Valley, he spent over two decades in Restaurant Hospitality. In the early years of his career, he developed his palate on...
Read MoreRobin Kelley O’Connor enjoys 30 years of experience in the wine trade and a stellar reputation as a leading wine educator, international wine judge, wine writer, and sommelier. Mr. O’Connor was...
Read MoreKevin Zraly has built an impressive wine and restaurant career over the past four decades. He was the Wine Director of Windows on the World Restaurant a top One World Trade Center from 1976 – 2001....
Read MoreErin joins the decorated lineage of women chefs in Cambridge and is proud to count Urban Hearth among the small number of acclaimed woman-owned and led restaurants in the Boston area. Classically...
Read MoreUnder the tents at the Elegant White Elephant. The most delightful way to begin your day! Salty air, warm sea breeze, the crash of waves against the dock…This elegant, seated Brunch will feature...
Read MoreJosh Ziskin has earned a well-deserved reputation in Greater Boston for his authentic Northern Italian cuisine, which he’s served for over nineteen years at Ristorante La Morra in Brookline. Josh,...
Read MoreRobert brings his technical training (Stanford University: B.S. in Electrical Engineering and minor in Biology, M.S. in Electrical Engineering and qualified for Ph.D. program) to continually push the...
Read MoreAfter Krug-Cup-winning Master Sommelier Larry Stone won the prestigious Grand Prix de Sopexa title in Paris for Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines, he continued as a restaurateur and...
Read MoreAllen Campbell, the contemporary culinary master, has spent the last 25+ years creating a remarkable oeuvre of gastronomic brilliance. As a noted pioneer of holistic nutritional wellness, Allen’s...
Read MoreAs managing partner of OVID, Jack oversees daily operations of the winery Antonio Galloni recognized at “one of most exciting new entrants in the world of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.”...
Read MoreFernanda grew up surrounded by amazing women cooks in Chile, but it wasn’t until her junior year at Brandeis University that she decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Upon graduation,...
Read MoreChef Sean’s eclectic tastes in food are a reflection of his well-traveled childhood. He credits these years living abroad with exposing him to a rich diversity of world cuisines. Later, living in...
Read MoreMark X. Wentworth is the Owner and Winemaker of Wentworth Vineyards. Â He makes regeneratively farmed, Estate Grown Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay exclusively from the three vineyards he farms near...
Read MoreJoe Donelan began his journey of wine discovery in the 1980s, led by an inspired sommelier at TOPPER’S Restaurant on Nantucket. His love of wine soon led him on a journey to California, where he...
Read MoreThe Domaine du PĂ©gau was created in 1987 when Laurence was back from her first step of Oenology School and second step Trading Wine and Spirits School in Paris. Her and her father, Paul FĂ©raud...
Read MoreTucker Harvey, native of Nantucket, is the chef/owner of The SeaGrille and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, class of '07. Tucker has worked in Maui under Peter Merriman where the...
Read MoreAnthony and Olive Hamilton Russell owners of Hamilton Russell Vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, South Africa. Anthony, born in Cape Town, completed a BSc in Biological...
Read MoreThe word Bordeaux is synonymous with luxury, elegance and complexity. And the Bordeaux Blend is beloved worldwide. The art of crafting blends from the noble Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet...
Read MoreThe setting is magical.... Champagne and Lobster at the White Elephant overlooking Nantucket Harbor. This 3-course lobster luncheon is not meant for the novice lobster lover.... Each dish is a work...
Read MoreLenny Messina is the Chef at LOLA Restaurant as well as the Culinary Liaison for Hudson Valley Foie Gras. Working alongside Chef and owner, Michael Ginor, the duo operate LOLA, a multi – Award...
Read MoreBorn and raised in Boston by a large Italian family, David Daniels discovered his unorthodox dream to become a chef from the young age of thirteen. In 1986 Daniels embarked on a journey traveling...
Read MoreA tasting of the exquisite VIK wines - elegant, voluptuous, complex and balanced, VIK wines are world class and are perfect to enjoy today or for long-term aging. This Chilean winery has been the...
Read MoreEric Asimov is the chief wine critic of The New York Times and the author of “How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto.” His weekly column appears in the Dining section of The Times, and he...
Read MoreChristopher Howell came to Cain as a winemaking consultant in 1990, becoming Winemaker and General Manager in 1991. With the support of owners Jim and Cindy Meadlock, Howell focuses on fine...
Read MoreKyle Daley is the Chef Owner of PPX Events a catering and event planning company in Nantucket. Previously he worked at Great Harbor Yacht Club, as the Executive Sous Chef for four seasons. On...
Read MoreTed Henry was named Director of Winegrowing at Groth Vineyards & Winery in 2021. With more than two decades of experience growing and making fine wine in Napa Valley, Ted shares the Groth...
Read MoreNative from Toulouse in the South West of France, Andre moved to New York over 28 years ago. Currently the Sommelier at Le Bilboquet NY and Sag Harbor, Andre built his experience in Michelin...
Read MoreAndrew has been working in restaurants his whole life. He started out cooking but made the switch to the front of the house once he discovered wine. He has been a buyer for numerous...
Read MoreNiklas Foradori, born in 1997, completed his vintner apprenticeship at the renowned German wineries Wilhelm Weil and Joachim Heger. He then pursues studies in enology and viticulture at...
Read MoreMara, managing partner, general manager and sommelier at Contento Restaurant in New York City, brings along more than a decade in restaurants and fine wine retail in New York City. She has...
Read MoreA New Hampshire native, Chef Rich joined the Twin Farms team in 2013 from Lake Placid Lodge. Chef Rich’s culinary expertise was recognized when he was one of only three chefs in the world to be...
Read MoreTravel the gently rolling hills of Burgundy from Chablis to Puligny Montrachet to Santenay, Mercurey, and Fuissé. We will start with a tasting and discussion of the wines followed by a delicious...
Read MoreJoseph Hsu, brings over 25 years of experience with him to White Elephant Nantucket. Originally from Taiwan, he moved to the States when he was 12 years old, settling in Pennsylvania. After...
Read MoreOriginally from the Vendée area, Chef David Charrier discovers the gastronomic world whilst at Noirmoutier’s catering school. Following on from two internships with Breton chefs, he seconds...
Read MoreA Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Tom spent 27 years with Young's Market Company, eventually rising to Vice President Director of Marketing for the Young’s Estates Group. He joined DuMOL in...
Read MoreJarad Slipp, MS is the owner of Knead Wine, a retail wine and pizza shop as well as Tremolo Bar in Middleburg, Virginia. Prior to starting his own ventures, Slipp was the Estate Director at...
Read MoreAfter receiving a graduate certificate in baking at the California Culinary Academy, Maura moved back to her hometown and worked for many of Boston’s top chefs including Lydia Shire, Moncef Medeb,...
Read MoreAndy Katz’s love of photography takes him around the globe. From the deserts of Namibia to the disappearing Jewish World of Eastern Europe to the rolling hills of the California wine country, his...
Read MoreWanda Mann has been writing about wine for over a decade. She is the East Coast Editor for The SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel magazines. Wanda's writing has also been published in Food &...
Read MoreMax Murphy and his wife, Kenya Medina, founded Tozi Imports in 2019. Tozi Imports is Massachusetts' only importer dedicated exclusively to Mexican Wine and Spirits. Tozi Imports is also the only...
Read MoreAndy Smith’s driving focus since joining the family-owned winery in 1999 is crafting DuMOL wines as honestly and precisely as possible. A key operating partner in the winery, he is the voice of...
Read MoreFattoria dei Barbi is among a prestigious group of estates that has played an integral part in writing the history of Italian wine. In fact, the estate is one of only five in Montalcino that have...
Read MoreBorn and raised in the wine world, Pauline honed her craft working for wineries in cellars, vineyards, and tasting rooms, Pauline returns to the Champagne Palmer family as she previously worked as a...
Read MoreMichelin-star veteran chef Lijo George is a newer culinary arrival onto Los Angeles’ diverse and distinctive dining scene with his unique take on classic French and Indian flavors at the...
Read MoreAtlanta native Chef Max Boonthanakit has worked in restaurants since before he could drive a car. As a seasoned veteran with over 10 years of restaurant experience under his belt, including time...
Read MoreJacopo Campobasso is the Junior Sous chef at Piazza Duomo, 3 Michelin stars restaurant in Alba. He is graduated from Alma Culinary School and after joined as Chef in a restaurant in...
Read MoreChef Robert Sisca comes to Boston by way of New York. A graduate of Johnson & Wales, he worked his way through New England and around the East Coast. His professional travels...
Read MoreChris Follari is Director of Culinary for The Good Eating Company, a leader in workplace dining. With creative menus that are seasonally and sustainably inspired every day, The Good Eating Company is...
Read MoreNapa native Tom Gamble is a farmer first. “My most lasting memory of childhood is dirt. Playing in dirt. Walking in dust behind the tractor. Wearing out our jean seats sliding down shale...
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