An International Tribute To Premier Wines & Culinary Delights

Join us for the 42nd annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival at the award-winning Kapalua Resort.

This annual ‘migration’ brings together oenophiles, gourmands, and enthusiasts of the good life to celebrate, learn and experience the finest culinary trends and viniculture.

Schedule:

June 8, 2023

Wine Tasting and Sansei Snacks – Food & Wine Pairing
11:30 am | Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar | $175
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, please call (808) 669-6286 for reservations.

Winemaker Dinner featuring
Freemark Abbey Winery
5:30pm Welcome Pours & Pupus | 6:15pm Dinner
Montage Kapalua Bay  |  Sunset Room | $350

Settle into the Sunset Room for an exclusive dining experience featuring five courses of culinary perfection paired with the exclusive wines from Napa Valley favorite, Freemark Abbey Winery. This exclusive and beautifully orchestrated dinner will be hosted by winemaker Kristy Melton and Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.

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Winemaker Dinner featuring
“Winemaker of the Year” Greg Brewer
5:30 pm | Merriman’s Kapalua Oceanfront Deck Cabana | $250++

– SOLD OUT –

Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Winery hosts an intimate evening affair with the culinary artists from Merriman’s Kapalua. A 5-course dinner with 4 wines specially selected by Greg Brewer.

The reservations will go live on April 8th at 6am HST.  These can be booked via platform:

This is a book direct event. (808) 669-6400
Cost is $250 plus tax and gratuity per person

Winemaker Dinner featuring
Broadbent Selections
5:45 pm | The Plantation House Restaurant | $250++

Join Josh Orr, MS of Broadbent Selections and take a journey through 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!

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June 9, 2023

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, Château 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!

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Broadbent Selections – European Wine Tour
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!

Featured Panelists:
Beniot Daury & Chris Lavin

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Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
6:00 pm | Ulana Terrace – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  |  $549.72 per person
(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 celebrity chefs Edward Lee, Kelsey Barnard Clark, Sheldon Simeon and Tsukasa Okina. 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.

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June 10, 2023

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 Pahlmeyer/Wayfarer
Kathy Joseph/Fiddlehead Cellars
 
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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

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

Hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – the beloved Grand Tasting returns in a more intimate and exclusive format. A limited number of guests will enjoy a selection of premium wines, cocktails by Beam Suntory, a selection of Kona Brewing Company beers, and entertainment by local favorite Nuff Sedd.

Featuring Kapalua Resort’s Family of Restaurants:
Banyan Tree • Cane & Canoe • Honolua Store • Merriman’s
The Planation House • Taverna - Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Special Friends:
Top Chefs Edward Lee, Kelsey Barnard Clark and Sheldon Simeon
Sushi Chef Tsukasa Okino • Hua Momona Farms • Petrossian Caviar - Kamado Catering Oysters Hawaii • Maui Cookie Lab - Maui Gold Pineapple Company
Benefitting Charity – UH Maui College Culinary Arts Program

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June 11, 2023

A Perfect Morning 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, including a first tasting opportunity of the much
anticipated 2015 vintage of Cristal.

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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 Chef stations featuring expertly crafted brunch classics and original culinary delights including a highly curated wine pairing for each offering. Featured beverage partners include Justin Winery and a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar featuring the spirits of Beam Suntory.

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Date: June 8 - 11, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Kapalua, HI 96761

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