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26 / the tasting panel / april 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, authentic 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