Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
2024 Schedule of Events
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Schedule, wineries, menus, participants, etc. are subject to change.
FESTIVAL PASSES
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FESTIVAL PASS INCLUDES:
- All Interactive Wine Tasting Seminars
- Two Celebrity Chef Cooking Demos
- Grand Tasting Gala
- Exclusive inclusions ONLY available with Festival Pass:
- VIP Reception – Meet & Greet the winemakers!
- Preferred Seminar Seating
- Commemorative Gift Bag
- Grand Tasting Early Entry at 5:30pm
$1,225 per person
A LA CARTE TICKETS
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Choose from an amazing selection of
Wine Tasting Seminars and The
Grand Tasting Gala evening event.
Details on each event are noted below.
Thursday, June 6th
Passholders & VIP Aloha Winemaker Reception
Passholders & Invitation only
4:30 pm – 6 pm
FRIday, June 7th
Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
Napa Valley Farming Focus:
Oakville and the Two Mountains
11 am-12:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $150
For many years the Oakville AVA and surrounding area has been regarded as an ultimate source for the finest quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Taste great wines from Valley Floor vineyards in Oakville and Higher Elevation vineyards from the mountains on each side – Pritchard Hill to the East and Mt. Veeder to the West. Learn how fruit grown at different elevations creates nuances and diversity in these super high-quality wines. Hear from three expert winemakers about how they farm and craft their wines to get the very best from these amazing sites and see how the intricacies of growing in these locations’ different conditions impact the final product.
Moderators: Master Sommeliers Michael Jordan and Patrick Okubo
Featured Panelists:
• Suzanne Groth – Groth Vineyards & Winery
• David Long – David Arthur Vineyards
• Stephanie Pope – Hess Persson Estates
“Pigs & Pinot Hawaiian Style”
Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration Luncheon
1 pm-3 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $225
Celebrity Chef and Hotelier Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot in Healdsburg is one of the most popular charity wine events in the country. Chef Charlie will give it a Hawaiian twist at this luncheon with signature dishes and wine pairings from the event’s famous Pinot Cup wineries with “Brotherhood of Pinot” rockstars Mike Sullivan of Benovia and Dan Kosta of Convene Winery. Come “Let’s grind, hang out and talk story” with these longtime friends and industry legends!
Featured Panelists:
• Mike Sullivan – Benovia Winery
• Dan Kosta – DK Wines & Convene Winery
SATURDAY, June 8th
Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
Regional Focus: The Paso Robles Cab Collective
11 am-12:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $150
The Paso Robles CAB Collective is a non-profit Consorzio of Paso Robles finest wineries. Sample many of the finest and most delicious wines from longtime family vineyards in this creative and diverse emerging wine region.
Moderators: Master Sommeliers Michael Jordan and Patrick Okubo
Featured Panelists:
• Austin Hope – Hope Family Wines
• Doug Filipponi – Ancient Peaks Winery
• Maeve Pesquera – Daou Vineyards
Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
Global Wine Focus: Drink International!
2 pm-3:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $150
Delve into classic international wines imported by Broadbent Selections. Experience vintages from both ancient and newer regions that are currently creating buzz in the industry. Featuring the owner/winemakers from Bava, Piemonte, Italy and Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand! Panelist and Master Sommelier Josh Orr will have special treats from Lebanon’s highly acclaimed Chateau Musar!
Moderator: Master Sommelier Chris Ramelb
Featured Panelists:
• Emily Gaspard-Clark – Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Giorgio Bava – Bava – Piedmont, Italy
• Josh Orr, MS – Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
The Grand Tasting Gala
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6 pm-9 pm | Aloha Garden Pavilion – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $335
5:30pm Pre-event Early Entry Reception for Festival Passholders & Invited Guests
Maui’s most beloved event! Set against the stunning backdrop and ‘Canoe Hale’ ambiance of The Aloha Garden Pavilion a limited number of guests sip a selection of premium and hard-to-find wines from around the globe, handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. The culinary artists of the Kapalua Resort restaurants host some of Lahaina’s most beloved chefs and restaurants in a tribute to our Lahaina town. Enjoy this walk-around tasting format highlighted by specialty purveyors and guests like Petrossian Caviar. Live music caps off the evening’s festivities with Jason Arcilla, a 2023 Fall contestant on The Voice.
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SUNday, June 9th
Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
Special Club Champagne & Petrossian Caviar
10 am-11:30 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $150
The best way to start a Sunday morning in Kapalua!
Caviar Expert Christopher Klapp will share tastes of exclusive and rare caviar from the world-famous Petrossian label. Expertly paired with Special Club Champagne Wines from Sommelier and Grace Under Pressure Champagne Importer Christine Mercnik.
Special Club is the Highest Classification of “Grower Champagne.” Small independent grower producers are making the most exciting and sought after wines in Champagne today. They may only be made in outstanding years.
Moderators: Master Sommeliers Chris Ramelb and Patrick Okubo
Featured Panelists:
• Christopher Klapp – Petrossian Caviar
• Christine Mercnik – Grace Under Pressure Champagnes
Celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan Cooking Demonstration
Luncheon & Wine Tasting
12 pm-2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $225
Celebrity Chef phenom Maneet Chauhan – two-time champion of Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, and many more culinary shows including “Chopped” – will showcase cuisine from her popular restaurants in Nashville and Orlando. Join Maneet in a lively, fun and delicious four-course luncheon paired with the wines from of Jean-Charles Boisset Collection. Buena Vista’s Vice President of Winemaking Brian Maloney will be on hand to discuss the wine pairings.
Moderators: Master Sommeliers Michael Jordan and Patrick Okubo
Featured Panelists:
Brian Maloney – Buena Vista Winery
All events, prices, personalities, performances, menus, wines, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. Must be age 21 and older to attend all events. Must bring valid ID. Tickets to the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival are not tax deductible. Kapalua Wine & Food Festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.
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