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68 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } APRIL/MAY 2016 The 35th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival June 9–12, 2016, Kapalua Resort, Maui THURSDAY, June 9 A MASTER CLASS INTRODUCTION TO DEDUCTIVE WINE TASTING The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Invitation only; food, beverage and hospitality professionals. LOCAL INDUSTRY WINE TRADE SHOW & GOURMET PRODUCTS SAMPLING The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Invitation only; Industry WELCOME RECEPTION Merriman's Kapalua 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Invitation only & four-day pass holders FRIDAY, June 10 FESTIVAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Bay Course, Kapalua: 7:00 am CHAMPAGNE AND SCOOBY SNACKS WINE SEMINAR & TASTING The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm This seminar brings together an impressive array of Champagnes. Hosted by Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow and paired with a sampling plate of Chef Mark Tarbell's incredible take on Scooby Snacks. WOMEN OF THE VINES A Panel Honoring the Amazing Women Wine Seminar & Tasting The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 3:00 pm– 4:30 pm Our second in a series of panels featuring notable women winemakers. This female-powered panel tasting will be an annual feature that celebrates the women that craft some of the finest wines in the world. Hosted by Meridith May, Publisher/Editorial Director, THE TASTING PANEL/The SOMM Journal/The Clever Root. THE GRAND TASTING: KAPALUA STYLE Sponsored by Hawaii.com Montage Kapalua Bay: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Premium wines are showcased with fabulous gastronomic indulgences from Kapalua Resort restaurants and friends. A walk-around tasting and evening under the stars; all on the oceanfront grounds of Montage Kapalua Bay. SATURDAY, June 11 FAMILY TREE: SCIONS OF FAMILY WINERIES The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm This seminar brings together second- and third-generation winemakers and their winemaker parents to share their secrets, stories and wines. Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH CELEBRITY CHEF MICHELE MAZZA The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Noted Italian Chef Michele Mazza, owner and Executive Chef of Il Mulino and Trattoria Il Mulino in New York City will wow attendees with his traditional, authen- tic Italian dishes crafted from his roots in Naples. Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan and paired with exquisite Italian wines. GLOBETROTTING WINEMAKERS The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Featuring renowned globetrotting winemakers that make wines in more than two countries. Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOL PHOTO: SEAN HOWER PH O T O CO U R T E S Y O F I L M U L I NO Chef Michele Mazza will host a cooking demonstration on Saturday, June 11. THE 35TH ANNUAL Kapalua Wine & Food Festival June 9–12, 2016, Kapalua Resort, Maui