2022 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 9th

Food & Wine Pairing Luncheon with Rod Berglund/
Joseph Swan Wines

11 am  |  Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar |  $110++ – SOLD OUT!
Enjoy a 5-course, perfectly curated menu and experience the subtle nuances and flavor pairings with renowned winemaker “The Rodfather” Rod Berglund of Joseph Swan Vineyards. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
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Hartford Court Winery Winemaker Dinner

Montage Kapalua Bay  |  6:15 pm Reception & 7 pm Dinner  |  $275++
Acclaimed winemaker Jeff Stewart showcases an array of Hartford’s most prestigious vintages in an exquisitely paired dinner.

An Evening with Winemaker Fred Scherrer

Merriman’s Kapalua  |  5:30 pm  |  $250++ – SOLD OUT!

Join winemaker Fred Scherrer for an intimate evening at
one of the most breathtaking oceanfront settings in Kapalua. The culinary artists from Merriman’s will create a multi-course menu to match with some of Fred’s most magical vintages. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.

FRIday, June 10th

Taste Like A Master

Tasting Seminar – 11 am  |  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $100++

Michael Jordan, Master Sommelier hosts our kick-off seminar to show guests the Deductive Tasting method known as Blind Tasting and leads us through the tasting grid. Even the most die-hard wine lovers will learn about the clues in each wine that help you to unlock the mystery of what is in the glass!

 West Coast is The Best Coast

Tasting Seminar – 2 pm-3:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $100++

Winemakers Lynn Penner-Ash of Penner-Ash, Greg Brewer, 2020 Winemaker of the Year, from Brewer-Clifton and Mikael Sigouin of Kaena Wines share selections from the West Coast’s famed wine regions.

FEATURED WINES:
2021 Penner-Ash, Viognier, Oregon
2019 Penner-Ash, Estate Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District
2018 Penner-Ash, Pas De Nom Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
2021 Brewer-Clifton, Diatom Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
2018 Brewer-Clifton, 3D Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills
2018 Brewer-Clifton, Machado Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills
2019 Kaena, Grenache Blanc, Terra Alta Vineyard, Ballard Canyon
2019 Kaena, Grenache Rosé, Terra Alta Vineyard, Ballard Canyon
2017 Kaena, Merlot, Estelle Vineyard, Los Olivos District

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Winemaker Dinner

6 pm  |   Ulana Terrace – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |   $325++
Featuring the five winemakers from David Arthur Vineyards, Penner-Ash, Brewer-Clifton, Amuse Bouche and Scherrer Vineyards in a once-in-a-lifetime evening. Please contact restaurant directly for more information.
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SATURday, June 11th

Brotherhood Of Eternal Pinot Noir

Tasting Seminar – 11 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $100++

Close friends and “Brothers” in Pinot – Jeff Stewart of Hartford Court Winery, Rod Berglund of Joseph Swan Vineyards and Fred Scherrer of Scherrer Vineyards – share stories and selections from their best loved Pinot Noirs.

FEATURED WINES:
2015 Joseph Swan Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Saralee’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley
2015 Joseph Swan Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Great Oak Vineyard, Russian River Valley
2015 Joseph Swan Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Trenton Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley
2015 Scherrer Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Hallberg Vineyard, Green Valley of Russian River Valley
2016 Scherrer Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
2016 Scherrer Vineyards, ‘High Slopes’ Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2019 Hartford Court, Jennifer’s Block Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2019 Hartford Court, Fog Dance Pinot Noir, Green Valley of Russian River Valley
2019 Hartford Court, Warrior Princess Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills

Napa Valley Originals

Tasting Seminar – 2 pm-3:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $100++

Winemakers from historic Napa Valley, David Long from Pritchard Hill’s David Arthur Vineyards, Lisa Peju of Peju
 Winery and John Schwartz of Amuse Bouche take us on a delicious journey through this magical region.

FEATURED WINES:
2019 Peju Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2018 Peju Winery, ‘Barrel EXP’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2016 Peju Winery, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2019 Au Sommet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak
2019 Coup de Foudre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2018 Coup de Foudre, Lighting Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2017 David Arthur Vineyards, ‘Elevation 1147’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2018 David Arthur Vineyards, ‘Elevation 1147’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2019 David Arthur Vineyards, ‘Elevation 1147’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Walkabout Tasting Gala

6 pm-9 pm | The Plantation House Restaurant  |  $252.33
Co-hosted by Kapalua Golf Course

Enjoy sunset, panoramic vistas, island-inspired creations from
Chef Jared and signature wines from Peju Winery, Justin Vineyard
& Winery, Penner-Ash, Willakenzie Estates, Burgess Cellars and Legras & Haas Champagne. Beam Suntory cocktails and Kona Brew will also be showcased. Entertainment from local favorite band, Nuff Sedd, will complete this not-to-be-missed evening! Please contact restaurant directly for more information.

SUNday, June 12th

Aloha Brunch

11 am-2 pm | Taverna Restaurant  | $125++

A Champagne and Rosé send off to the weekend! Taverna’s signature brunch menu will also be accompanied by Beam Suntory craft cocktails created by Mixologist Grace and Kona Brews for this “Fond Farewell.”  
Please contact restaurant directly for more information.

“Wine Down”

The Hideaway Montage Kapalua Bay
Two seatings: 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm | $80++
Tasting Stations, featured winery partners Kaena & Brewer-Clifton and cocktails by Beam Suntory in a fun and casual “A Hui Hou” (Until We Meet Again) event. Guests will enjoy Hors d’oeuvre and passed appetizers.