Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
2023 Schedule of Events
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Please scroll down for event details and check back for schedule updates.
Please contact each restaurant directly for reservations unless otherwise indicated. Schedule, wineries, menus, participants, etc. are subject to change.
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.
SPECIAL GALA PRICING – Only a few left!
(For a limited time and availability. Tickets often sell out.)
Grand Tasting – Early Bird Price:
$285 – limited tickets available!
Grand Tasting – Standard Price: $325 – starting 4/1
FESTIVAL PASSES
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Festival Pass includes all Interactive Wine Tasting Seminars, Champagne & Caviar Tasting, Grand Tasting Gala,
VIP Reception and Gift Bag.
SPECIAL PRICING!
(For a limited time and availability. Tickets often sell out.)
Festival Pass – Early Bird Price:
$1200 – limited tickets available!
Festival Pass – Standard Price: $1300 – starting 4/1
Thursday, June 8th
Wine Tasting and Sansei Snacks –
Food & Wine Pairing
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Experience the subtle nuances of flavor pairings with renowned winemaker and Master Sommelier Michael Jordan and the wines of James Ontiveros of Ranchos de Ontiveros. A perfectly curated menu of crafted bites by the culinary superstars of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar.
This is a book direct event. Details forthcoming
FRIday, June 9th
A Lifetime of Achievement Wine Tasting Seminar
with Pierre Seillan
Interactive Tasting Seminar – 11 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $150
Michael Jordan, Master Sommelier hosts our kick-off tasting seminar honoring Pierre Seillan of Vérité, Anakota, Chateau Lassègue and Tenuta di Arcanum with The Lifetime Achievement Award and showcasing his wineries in Sonoma, Italy and France. We honor one of the wine world’s most lauded and humble heroes has made thirty different 100 point wines!
Broadbent Selections – A Tour Around the Globe
Interactive Tasting Seminar – 2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $150
The stunning international portfolio of Broadbent with wines from France, Italy and Great Britain will be featured with international special guest wine makers and hosted by Master Sommelier Josh Orr.
A not-to-be-missed tour around the Wine Globe!
Passholders VIP Reception
Invitation only & Weekend Passholders
4:30 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | Included in Festival Pass
Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Ulana Terrace – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | details forthcoming
(seating is very limited)
Featuring these famous winemakers and their wines: Pierre Seillan/Vérité, Greg Brewer/Ex Post Facto, Jeff Stewart/Hartford Family and Cleo Pahlmayer/Wayfarer in a multi-course paired format dinner prepared by Executive Chef George Vanyi and extraordinary culinarians star celebrity chefs – Edward Lee, Kelsey Barnard and Tom Cunanan. After a warm welcome of Petrossian Caviar and Champagne Louis Roederer, experience this is a once-in-a-lifetime evening with some of the most special wines from beloved wineries in the Kapalua Wine & Food ‘Ohana.
This is a book direct event. Details forthcoming
SATURDAY, June 10th
Ladies of the West
Interactive Tasting Seminar – 11 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $150
Top winemakers in the west showcase their diverse selection of wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast and Santa Barbara County. The ladies will share their wines, along with stories and highlights from their respective wine industry journeys.
- Kristy Melton/Freemark Abbey
- Cleo Pahlmayer/Wayfarer
California Dreamin’
Interactive Tasting Seminar – 2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $150
Presenting gifted winemakers and their amazing stories from a few of California’s favorite regions. These Rock Stars of the wine world highlight great wines and great history from their wineries:
- Greg Brewer/Brewer-Clifton, Diatom, Ex Post Facto
- Jeff Stewart/Hartford Court
- James Ontiveros/Ranchos de Ontiveros & Native 9
Grand Tasting Gala
6 pm-9 pm | Aloha Garden Pavilion – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Early Bird Price – $285 – limited tickets available – only a few left! |
$325 starting 4/1 or when Early Bird is sold out.
The beloved Grand Tasting returns! Premium wines, Kona Brew Beers and Beam Suntory branded cocktails are showcased with fabulous gastronomic indulgences from Kapalua Resort restaurants and friends including including Petrossian Caviar, Oysters Hawaii, Maui Cookie Lab and more. A walk-around tasting format with a Hawaiian flair. Entertainment by local favorite band Nuff Sedd.
SUNday, June 11th
A Perfect Breakfast Pairing:
Champagne & Caviar
10 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $150
Caviar Petrossian Paris and Champagne Louis Roederer host our “Champagne & Caviar” Tasting – the finest caviar from the acclaimed Petrossian Paris expertly paired with wines from Champagne Louis Roederer, one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne Houses for a fun “Fond Farewell” event.
Aloha Brunch
Taverna Restaurant
(seating is very limited)
A Hui Hou to the weekend’s festivities! Taverna’s signature brunch menu, accompanied by favorites from Executive Chef Roger Stettler are presented buffet style. Craft cocktails created by Mixologist Grace will also be available in addition to a highly curated selection of wines presented by a handful of our selected wineries.
This is a book direct event. Details forthcoming
A La Carte Tickets
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Choose from an amazing selection of Wine Tasting Seminars, including a Champagne & Caviar Tasting, and the Grand Tasting Gala Evening Event.
Details on each event are noted below.
SPECIAL PRICING!
(For a limited time and availability. Tickets often sell out.)
Grand Tasting – Early Bird Price:
$285 – limited tickets available!
Grand Tasting – Standard Price:
$325 – starting 4/1
FESTIVAL PASSES
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Festival Pass includes all Interactive Wine
Tasting Seminars, Champagne & Caviar Tasting,
Grand Tasting Gala, VIP Aloha
Reception and Gift Bag.
SPECIAL PRICING!
(For a limited time and availability. Tickets often sell out.)
Festival Pass – Early Bird Price:
$1200 – limited tickets available!
Festival Pass – Standard Price:
$1300 – starting 4/1
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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