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Join us at Kapalua resort where the worries of Y2K are only as troublesome
as a twist of the corkscrew and the lift of a fork! Wine2K is a celebration
of the simple pleasure yet intense complexity programmed into wine & food
over centuries of evolution and refinement. The executive chefs of The
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua & The Kapalua Bay Hotel join forces once again to
produce a dynamic affair full of renowned wines and exquisite cuisine.
Kapalua, Maui's most natural resort, is the spectacular site of this 18th
annual gathering of top chefs, award-winning winemakers, and culinary
experts as they share their knowledge and talent. Emcee: Narsai David--
Author, Anchor of PBS TV and KCBS Radio in San Francisco
Program Highlights
Thursday The Big Cheese: The Luxury Collection Cooking Demonstration - Kapalua Bay Hotel Lobby Lounge
Mark Secker of Princeville Kauai will elaborate on homemade cheese and demonstrate the making of fresh
mozzarella cheese and several variations. Reserved for three-day ticket holders. Additional guests seated on a space available basis on a complimentary basis.
The Luxury Collection Winemakers Dinner - 6:30 pm Kapalua Bay Hotel's Bay Club
Ken Volk III of Wild Horse Winery presides over a 6-course menu, each course prepared by a different chef of The
Luxury Collection. Call 669-8008 for details and reservations. Friday
Earth 2000 Ð 10 am Ð 11:30 am Kapalua Bay Hotel Gardenia Restaurant
An interactive cooking class with Chef Christian Jorgensen of Kapalua Bay Hotel and Features Editor Wanda Adams of the Honolulu Advertiser showcasing new world cuisine and organic trends in food. Harvest Risotto, Slow
roasted Pork with Green Mango Slaw and Basil-infused Haleakala Strawberries will be demonstrated. A proponent of back-to-basics in eating, Chef Jorgensen will have attendees seated at smaller tables and samples will be
served family style. Open to 3-day attendees, but seating is open to the public on a space available basis for a cost of $20.Bourbon Street Beat Ð 2:30 Ð3:30 pm Kapalua Bay Hotel Ballroom
Master Distiller Dave Pickerell of Maker's Mark hosts a tasting of America's first spirit. He brings samples of Maker's Mark new distillate and talks about the variations in the end product based on the use of wheat vs. rye.
Luxury Collection Grand Tasting Ð 5 Ð 9 pm The Point at Kapalua Bay Hotel
Sample over 100 international wines & the Flavors of Hawaii presented by Chef Christian Jorgensen of The Kapalua
Bay Hotel and the Executive Chefs of The Luxury Collection Hawaii:
- David Reardon of The Orchid Mauna Lani
- Mark Secker of Princeville Resort Kauai
- Thomas Wong of The Royal Hawaiian
- Edwin Goto of Manele Bay Hotel and The Lodge at Koele
- Also featuring Fish & Game Brewing Company's microbrews
The Grand Finale Ð 9 Ð 10 pm Kapalua Bay Hotel Lobby Lounge
The night's not over yet! A relaxed yet formal tasting of Cigars and Cognacs, Ports and Madeira. Ala carte pricing $50 per person. Call 669-5656.
Saturday
Pinot Noir, The Most Sensuous Red Ð 10:30 am Ð Noon, Kapalua Bay Hotel Ballroom
A tasting of 10 wines from Oregon & California with:
- Nancy Andrus of Archery Summit
- Greg Fowler of Sterling Vineyards
- Dan Duckhorn of Duckhorn Vineyards
- Ken Volk III of Wild Horse
- Oded Shakked of J Wine Company
- Mike Crumly of Gloria Ferrer.
Moderator Dan Berger. Name That Tuna Ð Sansei Restaurant/The Kapalua Shops 12:15 pm Ð 1:45 pm
Tune into tuna types and grades with rising star Chef D K Kodama at his Zagat award-winning Sansei Seafood
Restaurant and Sushi Bar, "Mr. Fish" Howard Deese of the Hawaii Ocean Resources Branch and Bob Fram of Garden & Valley Isle Seafood. Five grades of ahi will be explored in raw, seared and poke styles. Seating is
reserved for 3-day attendees. The public will be seated on a space available basis for $35. Te Quiero Tequila Ð 2:00 Ð 3:30 pm Kapalua Bay Hotel Ballroom
A tasting of ten of Mexico's finest including...
Tequilas:
- Don Julio Anejo
- El Tesoro de Don Felipe Anejo
- Chinaco Anejo
- Cabo Wabo
- Jose Cuervo La Familia Reserva
- Reserva Del Dueno
- Porfidio Cactus Bottle tequilas,
Mezcals:
- Encantado: two single village Del Magueys served in the traditional ceramic cups from Oxacaca.
We'll finish the discussion with an "after-dinner" mezcal spirit made from a similar agave plant, Hacienda de Chichuahua Sotol. A selection of quesedillas and nachos will be served. Moderated by Gerald Boyd.
Hot Off The Grill Ð 4 pm Ð 5 pm Kapalua Bay Hotel Gardenia Restaurant
An interactive harvest cooking demonstration with Chef Christian Jorgensen of Kapalua Bay Hotel and the
renowned Curtis Aikens of the TV Food Network. Seating is reserved for 3-day attendees. The public will be seated on a space available basis for $20.
Saturday Evening Winemakers Dinners at Kapalua's finest restaurants. Call directly for reservations.Kapalua Bay Hotel:
Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Cellars and The Luxury Collection Chefs of Hawaii prepare a 6-course menu in the oceanfront Bay Club. $100 inclusive. Call 669-8008. The Ritz-Carlton:
Craig Williams of Joseph Phelps Vineyards teams with Chef de Cuisine Craig Connole of The Anuenue Room. Call 669-6200 The Plantation House:
Greg Fowler, Sterling & Mumm CuvŽe Napa and the cuisine of Chef Alex Stanislaw. $75 inclusive. Call 669-6299 Sansei Seafood Restaurant: A Signature Collection of wines impeccably paired with the 5-course menu of Chef
DK Kodama & Sean Kinoshita. $79 inclusive. Call 669-6286 Jameson's Grill & Bar: Dan Duckhorn of Duckhorn Vineyards matches his premium wines to the 5-course menu of Chef Michael Baker. $75 inclusive. Call 669-5653
Sunday What's the Buzz Ð 9 Ð 10:15 am The Ritz-Carlton Amphitheater
Vive la France or Viva Italia? A debate of food and wine trends of the future. Narsai David of PBS's Cook Off
America asks his notable colleagues if the industry is turning from the French model in food and wine to the Italian model and why. His guests include:
- Sarah Tenaglia of Bon AppŽtit
- Winemaker Craig Williams of Joseph Phelps Vineyards
- Ron Loutherback of The Wine Club
- Shirley Fong-Torres of Wok Wiz
- Executive Chef Christian Jorgensen of Kapalua Bay Hotel
- Peter Greenberg of The Travel Channel
A Bubbly Tasting Brunch Ð 10:00 am Ð 2 pm
Kapalua Bay Hotel's Bay Club hosts this brunch buffet that will include a sampling of Mo‘t & Chandon Brut
Imperial, Mo‘t & Chandon White Star and Domaine Chandon Brut. Ala carte pricing $50 inclusive. Call 669-8008. A Sparkle in Your Eye Ð 10:30 am Ð Noon The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
California's finest Sparkling Wines are tasted with Greg Fowler of Mumm CuvŽe Napa, Oded Shakked of J Wine Company, Mike Crumbly of Gloria Ferrer, Dennis Dudzik of Handley Cellars, and Moderator Fred Dame, Master Sommelier.
How Sweet It Is Ð 3:30 Ð 4:30 pm The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
A tasting of desserts and wines to pair with Donald Ziraldo of Inniskillin Ice Wine, Art Hunt of New York's Hunt
Country Vidal Ice Wine, Craig Williams of Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Cellar and France's Lafaurie Peyraguey. Moderator Fred Dame, Master Sommelier.
The Kapalua Seafood Festival Ð 6 Ð 9 pm Beach House Lawns at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
An abundance of creative cuisine as 11 of Hawaii's favorite chefs prepare fish and meat specialties in this tropical
setting. Over 100 international wines will be available for pairing. In association with Hawaii State Ocean Resources Branch and Garden & Valley Isle Seafood. Chefs include:
- Ryan Vargas of The Ritz-Carlton
- Christian Jorgensen of the Kapalua Bay Hotel
- Michael Baker of Jameson's Grill & Bar
- Alex Stanislaw of The Plantation House
- D K Kodama of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
- David Abella of Roy's Kahana
- Fred Halpert of Napa's Brava Terrace, Brazio and Livefire
- Jean-Marie Josselin of A Pacific CafŽ
- Douglas Lum of Neiman Marcus' Mariposa
- James McDonald of i'o
- Philippe Padovani of Padovani's Bistro
- John Peck and Doug Luk of Fish & Game Rotisserie
Call (808) 669-0244 for tickets. $395 plus tax includes 6 seminars, 3 cooking demonstrations, The Grand Tasting and The Kapalua Seafood Festival
Ala Carte pricing: $95 plus tax for The Grand Tasting and The Kapalua Seafood Festival Call Kapalua Bay Hotel 669-5656 for:
- Thursday Luxury Collection Winemakers Dinner $100
- Cognac & Cigar Tasting and $50 Champagne Tasting Brunch $50
Call the individual restaurants for Winemakers Dinners. Ask for the special room rates for symposium attendees 6/22/99 Program subject to change |
