Kapalua Wine & Food Festival Starting June 6th!

The Grand Tasting Gala

Highlight of the Festival Weekend!

Sponsored by Southwest Airlines

TICKETS GOING FAST!

Join Kapalua Resort’s restaurants and chefs and Maui and Lahaina’s culinary superstars in a walkabout tasting extravaganza! Sample their culinary delights along with special guest purveyors, an array of premium and hard to find wines, specialty cocktails and “Mocktails.”

Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s stunning Aloha Garden Pavilion on Saturday, June 8th, this magical evening will be capped off with entertainment by Maui’s own Jason Arcilla, recent sensation on “The Voice.”

Participating Kapalua Resort Restaurants & Friends include:

Banyan Tree
Honolua Store
Hua Momona Farms
Merriman’s
Montage Kapalua Bay
Plantation House
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Taverna
Mala Ocean Tavern/Duckine
Balai Pata
Duke’s Beach House
Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar
Japengo
UHMC Culinary Arts Program

Also featured will be special guest participants and friends including:

Chef Tom Bellec of Charlie Palmer’s Appellation Hotel group
Petrossian Caviar and a selection of their world-famous caviars
Maui Gold Pineapple Company’s sweetest pineapple samplings
Surfing Goat Dairy’s portfolio of cheeses and specialty chocolates

In addition to premium wines from around the globe guests can enjoy:

· Handcrafted cocktails by House of Suntory and Makers Mark

· Kohola Brewery handcrafted beers

· Non-alcoholic “Mocktails” by Seedlip

Sponsor Wineries: Ancient Peaks, DAOU, Hope Family Wines, Justin Vineyards and Grace Under Pressure Champagne portfolio

Featured Wineries: Boisset Collection, David Arthur, Groth, Hertelendy, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Linne Calodo, Sinegal Estates and The Vineyard House

And many more of the wine world’s most beloved brands!

Signature Winemaker Dinner

at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

FRIDAY, JUNE 7th | 6:00 pm

In a beautiful outdoor setting, an intimate six-course dinner will be prepared by Celebrity Chefs Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan of Food Network’s “Chopped,” and Zach Laidlaw of Hua Momona Farms and FOX’s “Next Level Chef,” along with The Ritz-Carlton Maui’s Executive Chef George Vanyi and Pastry Chef Erin Howard.

The top wineries and winemakers from the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival will be at this special dinner, including David Long/David Arthur Vineyards; Michael Kennedy/SOM; Dan Kosta/DK Grail; Austin Hope/Hope Family Wines; Josh Orr, MS/Chateau Musar; and Hélène Seillan/Vérité. The event will open with an elegant champagne reception with Petrossian caviar bumps and hors d’oeuvres.

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Celebrity Chef Cooking
Demonstration Luncheons

Join us this year for our popular cooking demonstration luncheons with two of the most notable Celebrity Chefs – Charlie Palmer and Maneet Chauhan!

Chef Charlie will give a Hawaiian twist on his famous “Pigs & Pinot” event at his luncheon with signature pork dishes and wine pairings from the event’s famous Pinot Cup wineries.

Chef Maneet will showcase Indian-in cuisine from her popular restaurants in a lively, fun and delicious four-course meal.

KWFF Makes the News!

Our host, Michael Jordan, and Resort Chef and Partner Zach Laidlaw of Hua Momona Farms/Foundation recently appeared on Hawaii News Now’s “Sunrise” show to discuss the upcoming event and share some of Chef Zach’s “Next Level” cuisine.

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