Thursday, June 8th

Wine Tasting and Sansei Snacks –
Food & Wine Pairing

11:30 am | Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar | $175
Sublime food and wine pairings with ninth generation Californian winemaker James Ontiveros of Ranchos de Ontiveros and Native9 Wines. Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. A perfectly curated five-course menu of crafted bites by the culinary superstars of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar.

This is a book direct event, please call (808) 669-6286 for reservations. 

Pinot and Pupu with Chad Melville

3pm-5pm | Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  | $65

During this special Kapalua Wine & Food Festival event, enjoy a relaxed afternoon with Melville Winery’s head winegrower, Chad Melville. Learn about the Melville family and the climate, soil, and grape varietals that make up part of the extraordinary evolution each bottle undertakes from vine to glass. You’ll have the opportunity to sample four wines selected by Melville and paired with pupu (appetizers) crafted by the Banyan Tree’s Chef de Cuisine Jordan Moore. 

Seating is limited and reservations are required. Ages 21+. Valet parking is complimentary. 

This is a book direct event.

Winemaker Dinner featuring
Freemark Abbey Winery

5:30pm Welcome Pours & Pupus | 6:15pm Dinner
Montage Kapalua Bay  |  Sunset Room | $350

Abbey winery started in 1886 in Napa Valley!
Winemaker Kristy Melton will share a selection of her Napa Valley wines from their high quality and historical vineyards on the Rutherford bench and other top sites. Enjoy some of their most prestigious wines in an exquisitely paired dinner from Chef Riko Bartolome.

This is a book direct event, please call (808) 662–6627 for reservations. 

Winemaker Dinner featuring
“Winemaker of the Year” Greg Brewer

5:30 pm | Merriman’s Kapalua Oceanfront Deck Cabana | $250++

– SOLD OUT –

Winemaker Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton/Diatom/Ex Post Facto hosts an intimate evening affair with the culinary artists from Merriman’s Kapalua. A 5-course dinner with four wines specially selected by Greg Brewer.

This is a book direct event. (808) 669-6400

Broadbent Selections European Wines Dinner

5:45 pm | The Plantation House Restaurant | $250++

Join Josh Orr, MS of Broadbent Selections and take a journey through some of Europe’s finest wineries. Perfectly paired with the cuisine of Chef Jared Krausen, this exclusive dinner will be a highlight of the Festival weekend.
Limited tickets available, book now!

This is a book direct event. For reservations, please call (808) 669-6299, or email noah@theplantationhouse.com.

FRIday, June 9th

Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
“A Lifetime of Achievement” with Pierre Seillan

11 am  |  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom  |  $150

We kick-off our seminars with a very special “Tasting for the Ages!” Join us in honoring the amazing Lifetime of Achievements of renowned international winemaker Pierre Seillan. Pierre has now made thirty different 100 point wines! We will showcase his wines from Vérité and Anakota in Sonoma, Château Lassègue in France and Tenuta di Arcanum in Tuscany, Italy. It is our honor to present one of the wine world’s most lauded and respected heroes, and taste some of the finest wines made. Moderated by Master Sommeliers Chris Ramelb and Michael Jordan with special guest, Pierre’s daughter and famed winemaker Hélène Seillan. *The 2018 Vérité La Muse received Perfect 100 Point Score by Robert Parker, Jr.

Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
Broadbent Selections – European Wine Tour

2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom  |  $150

Special guests and delicious selections from three renowned international wineries: Château de Pommard in Burgundy, France; Cantine Bava in Piemonte, Italy and the fantastic sparkling wines from Gusbourne in Great Britain! Winemaker panel including Master Sommeliers Josh Orr and Michael Jordan with Broadbent Selections’ Christopher Lavin representing Gusbourne and winemaker Benoit Daury from Château de Pommard. A not-to-be-missed tour around the Wine Globe!

Passholders & VIP Aloha Winemaker Reception

Passholders & Invitation only
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Anuenue Room

Signature Winemaker and TOP CHEF Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

6:00 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua –Ulana Terrace  |  $450 Inclusive
(seating is very limited)

Featuring these famous winemakers and some of their greatest
wines: Pierre and Hélène Seillan/Vérité, Greg Brewer/Ex Post Facto, Jeff Stewart/Hartford Family and Cleo Pahlmeyer/Wayfarer in a multi-course
paired format dinner prepared by Executive Chef George Vanyi and
extraordinary star celebrity TOP CHEFS – Edward Lee, Kelsey Barnard Clark, Sheldon Simeon and Sushi Chef Tsukasa Okino. After a reception
of Petrossian Caviar and Champagne Louis Roederer, experience this once-in-a-lifetime evening with special wines from these beloved
wineries including 100 point wines in 1.5 ltr. magnum bottles! Hosted
by Master Sommeliers Chris Ramelb and Michael Jordan.

This is a book direct event, clicking the button below will take you to the property booking site.

SATURDAY, June 10th

Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar – Ladies of the West

11 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom  |  $150

Featuring Kristy Melton/Freemark Abbey, Cleo Pahlmeyer/Wayfarer and Kathy Joseph/Fiddlehead Cellars – three of the top winemakers on the West Coast showcase a delicious selection of wines from the diverse regions of Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast and Santa Ynez Valley. These are some of the most beloved wineries in the new world and certainly three of the most well-respected Vignerons! These winemakers will share their love for making wine, along with the passion that inspires them to create some of the world’s most unique and delicious wines! Moderated by Master Sommeliers Josh Orr and Michael Jordan.

Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
California Dreamin’ – The Brotherhood of Eternal Pinot Saga Continues!

2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom |  $150

Presenting gifted winemakers and their amazing wines from a few of coolest valleys of California. These “Down to Earth” rockstars of wine are known for their skill in creating delicious wines with high scores, but above all, their kindness, humility and soulfulness. We are in store for a wealth of stories and camaraderie as the “KWFF Brotherhood of Eternal Pinot” saga continues!

With Greg Brewer – Brewer-Clifton/Diatom/Ex Post Facto, Jeff Stewart – Hartford Family Wines and James Ontiveros – Ranchos de Ontiveros & Native 9. Moderated by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.

Grand Tasting Gala

6 pm-9 pm | Aloha Garden Pavilion – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $325
5:30pm Pre-event Reception for Festival Passholders & Invited Guests

The beloved Grand Tasting returns in a more intimate and exclusive format. Guests enjoy a selection of premium wines from around the globe. The culinary artists of the Kapalua Resort restaurants showcase their creativity in a walk-around tasting.

Participating Kapalua Resort Restaurants:
• Banyan Tree
• Honolua Store
• Hua Momona Farms
• Merriman’s
• Cane & Canoe
• Plantation House
• Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
• Taverna

Featured special guest participants:
• TV’s famed “Top Chef” Guest Chefs –Edward Lee, Kelsey Barnard Clark and Sheldon Simeon
• Master Sushi Chef Tsukasa Okino from Oahu’s Maru Sushi
• University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts Program students and
alumni Chefs Gary Johnson and Maui’s Chef of the Year Taylor Ponte

Specialty Food Purveyors:
• Petrossian Caviar and a selection of their world-famous caviars from France’s House of Petrossian
• Oysters Hawaii’s “Shucking Good Time” featuring high quality oysters and an array of locally sourced condiments
• Maui Cookie Lab’s mobile cookie cart with freshly baked goodies
• Maui Gold Pineapple Company sweetest pineapple samplings
• Handcrafted cocktails by House of Suntory, Makers Mark and OTR
• A selection of Kona Brewing Company’s favorites
• Non-alcoholic “Mocktails” by Seedlip

Sponsor Wineries:

Justin Vineyards, Champagne Louis Roederer and Maisons Marques & Domaines are showcased with featured winery partners Bernardus Vineyards, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Far Niente, Hertelendy, S.R. Tonella Cellars and The Vineyard House along with many, many more of the wine world’s most beloved brands.

Set against the magical and stunning backdrop of The Aloha Garden Pavilion’s ‘Canoe Hale’ ambiance, the evening will be capped off by the entertainment of local favorite band Nuff Sedd.

SUNday, June 11th

A Perfect Morning Pairing:
Champagne & Caviar

10 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom  |  $150

Caviar Petrossian Paris and Champagne Louis Roederer host our “Champagne & Caviar” Tasting – the finest caviar from the acclaimed Petrossian Paris original – expertly paired with wines from Champagne Louis Roederer, one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne Houses for an elegant Aloha “Fond Farewell” event. Hosted by Christopher Klapp of Petrossian Caviar and Cynthia Challacombe of Champagne Louis Roederer.

Aloha Brunch

10 am-2 pm | Taverna Restaurant
$145 Adult  |  $185 with Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar |  $45 Child

A Hui Hou to the weekend’s festivities. Join us as Taverna’s own Executive Chef Roger Stettler showcases several food stations featuring expertly crafted brunch classics and original culinary delights including highly curated wine pairings for each offering from Jackson Family Wines, Justin Vineyards and Maisons Marques & Domaines. A Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar will also be available featuring the spirits of Beam Suntory.

This is a book direct event, clicking the button below will take you to the property booking site.