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FRIDAY, JUNE 8 REGIONAL FOCUS: "Sand and Fog: Rediscover Santa Maria Valley" Wine Seminar and Tasting Only the second AVA approved in the U.S., the Santa Maria Valley is one of the most ideal regions for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With old soils, the East – West running valley is open to the Pacific, creating "Refrigerated Sunshine" and "Love from Above" for one of the longest, cool - est growing season in California. During the seminar hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, attendees will sample favorite vintages from the area's finest producers. Panelists will include Wes Hagen of J. Wilkes Wines, James Ontiveros of Alta Maria Vineyards and Native9, Jill DelaRiva Russell of Cambria Estate Win - ery, and Jonathon Nagy of Byron Winery. VARIETAL FOCUS: "Let's Be Franc!" New World Cabernet Franc Wine Seminar and Tasting One of the major international grape va- rieties, Cabernet Franc is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but it can also be vinified alone. Once so important to Right Bank Bordeaux and the Loire Valley (then seemingly taken for granted as a blending grape), Cabernet Franc has now found a happy home in the New World while gaining a new generation of loyal fans. Join us to learn more about this worldwide favorite: a lesser-known varietal cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon. Panelists will include Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, Manny Pires of Gandona Winery, Raj Patel of Patel Winery, and Luc Morlet of Morlet Family Vineyards. The Grand Tasting: Kapalua Style Premium wines will be showcased with fabulous gastronomic indulgences from Kapalua Resort restaurants and friends during this walk-around tasting and eve - ning under the stars—all on the ocean- front grounds of Montage Kapalua Bay. The tasting will also feature a Petrossian caviar station and a phenomenal cheese display by Kent Torrey of The Cheese Shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 REGIONAL FOCUS: "Digging in to Unique Terroir: France, Italy and Hungary" International Wine Seminar and Tasting Moderator Jessie "JABS" Birschbach, Managing Editor of The SOMM Journal, will host a journey through a handful of the Old World's most distinctive examples of terroir : renowned wine regions where the earth and climate can actually be tasted. Travel to Montalcino and Alto Adige in Italy and Burgundy in France before explo - ration ends in the Tokaj region of Hungary. The esteemed panelists will include Lars Leicht, Trade Development Direc- tor for Banfi Vintners, presenting Castello Banfi 's Brunello di Montalcino; Kristina Sazama, DipWSET, Wine Educator for Santa Margherita USA, highlighting the Kettmeir wines of Alto Adige; and Patrick Okubo, MS, CWE, and Wine Educator for Young's Market Company, showcasing the Burgundian wines of Maison Louis Jadot (provided by Kobrand Wine & Spirits); and Eniko" Magyar, Project Director for Wines of Excellence, pouring Mád Hun- garian wines. "The Two Nancys" Cooking Demonstra- tion with Celebrity Chefs Nancy Silver- ton and Nancy Oakes Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, the dinner will feature cuisine from famed chefs (and good friends) Nancy Silverton of Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles and Nancy Oakes of Boulevard in San Francisco. The meal will also feature wine pairings from "the two Jeffs": Jeff Stewart of Hartford Court and Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem. HISTORICAL FOCUS: "Family Tree: Scions of Family Wineries" Seminar This seminar, also hosted by Master Som- melier Michael Jordan, will bring together second- and third-generation winemakers with their winemaker parents to share their secrets, stories, and wines. Panelists will include David and Laura Long of David Arthur Vineyards and good friends Doug and Ryan Hill of Hill Family Vineyards. SUNDAY, JUNE 10 REGIONAL FOCUS: "Champagne and Caviar" Wine Seminar and Tasting Sample the finest caviars alongside paired Champagnes at this seminar hosted by Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow and Christopher Klapp of Petrossian in West Hollywood, CA. Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Hubert Keller Celebrity chef Hubert Keller of the TV show Secrets of a Chef will present his French-inspired healthy cuisine paired with wines from Luc Morlet of Morlet Family Vineyards and James Hall of Patz & Hall. The demonstration will be hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. VARIETAL FOCUS: "World Famous" Pinot Noir Wine Semi- nar and Tasting Top Pinot Noir producers will gather to showcase their premium vintages and share their passion for this illustrious varietal. Panelists include James Hall of Patz & Hall, Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem, Michael Browne of Cirq and Jeff Stewart of Hartford Court. SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Sponsored by Alaska Airlines Visa Sig- nature Card and Mileage Plan Fourteen of Maui's top restaurants will showcase their seafood-focused culinary creations while competing for Maui No¯ Ka 'Oi Magazine's "Best of the Fest" award. Maui-based band Nuff Sedd will provide the entertainment. Kapalua Wine & Food Festival *SUBJECT TO CHANGE april 2018 / the tasting panel / 77