Events
Great Wines in Grand Houses
Exquisite wines will be tasted with the guidance of experts in rarely-seen surroundings at these special intimate tastings that are limited to 12-20 people. Upon arrival, guests will be served a palate-honing glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne. Tastings will be "sit down" with S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water. An event listed as a brunch or a lunch also includes brunch/lunch; look for a code that includes "GWBL". An event listed as a dinner tasting also includes dinner; look for a code that includes "GWD". Dinners include the official bread of the Nantucket Wine Festival: the artisan breads of Pain d'Avignon.
| Code | Event Description | Time | Price | Purchase | |
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| GW-01A |
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Merry Edwards Winery — TASTING Presented by Merry Edwards. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $85.00 | |
| GW-02 |
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The Hess Collection — TASTING Presented by David Guffy, Director of Winemaking, The Hess Collection. Wines: Hess Collection Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004.... |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $85.00 | INFO > |
| GW-03A |
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La Jota — TASTING Presented by John Blazon, Master Sommelier of Jackson Family Wines. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $95.00 | INFO > |
| GW-04 |
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Cliff Lede Vineyards — TASTING Presented by Jack Bittner, President of Cliff Lede Vineyards. Wines: Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $100.00 | |
| GW-05 |
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John Duval Wines - TASTING Presented by John Duval, proprietor. Wines: John Duval Wines Eligo 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $100.00 | INFO > |
| Code | Event Description | Time | Price | Purchase | |
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| GW-10 |
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Hirsch Vineyards - TASTING Presented by David Hirsch, owner/winemaker. Wines: |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $95.00 | |
| GW-11 |
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Shibumi Knoll Vineyards — TASTING Proprietor Don Ross, who was scheduled to present this tasting, has taken ill. The tasting will be led by one of Nantucket's finest sommeliers. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $125.00 | |
| GW-12 |
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Three Decades of Opus One with France Posener — TASTING Presented by France Posener, National Sales Manager for Opus One. Wines: 1988, 1992, 2004, 2005, and 2008. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $125.00 | |
| GW-13 |
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REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS — TASTING Presented by Pierre Rovani, president, Remoissenet Père & Fils. Wines TBD. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $100.00 | |
| GW-14 |
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FOPPOLI WINES — TASTING Presented by Dominic Foppoli, Co-Owner/Winemaker. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $80.00 | INFO > |
| GWD-01 |
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Pride Mountain Vineyards DINNER with Chef Richard Garcia Chef Richard Garcia, of 606 Congress at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, will collaborate with Stuart and Suzanne Bryan of Pride Mountain... |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $500.00 | |
| GWD-02 |
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Winebow with Leonardo LoCascio DINNER with Chef Cesare Casella Chef Cesare Casella will collaborate with Leonardo LoCascio of Winebow to produce an epic evening of dining. Chef Casella is the owner/chef... |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $600.00 | |
| GWD-03 |
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Chateau Montelena DINNER with Chef Ken Oringer Chef Ken Oringer of Clio and Toro restaurants in Boston will collaborate with Philippe Newlin, of world-famous Chateau Montelena winery,... |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $600.00 | |
| GWD-04 |
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Hospices de Beaune DINNER with Chef Philippe Rispoli Chef Philippe Rispoli of PB Boulangerie Bistro in Wellfleet will collaborate with Anthony Hanson of Christie's to produce a memorable meal in one of Nantucket... |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $650.00 | |
| GWD-05 |
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Numanthia DINNER with Chef Raymond Ost Chef Raymond Ost of Sandrine's Bistro will collaborate with Manuel Louzada, Director and Winemaker of Numanthia. |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $600.00 | |
| GWD-06 |
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Maison Joseph Drouhin DINNER with Chef Brent Menke Laurent Drouhin, Export Director for Maison Joseph Drouhin and the Nantucket Wine Festival Luminary of the Year for 2012, will collaborate with super-Chef Brent... |
07:00PM - 11:00PM | $600.00 |
| Code | Event Description | Time | Price | Purchase | |
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| GW-20A |
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Alex Gambal — TASTING Alex Gambal wines presented by Alex Gambal, owner/winemaker. Wines: vertical of Corton Charlemagne: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002. |
10:30AM - 12:00PM | $100.00 | |
| GW-21 |
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Rubicon Estate / Inglenook – TASTING Presented by Philippe Bascaules, Winemaker. Wines: 2005 and 2008 Rubicon, previewing the 2009 Rubicon and sampling the 2010 and 2011 blends. |
10:30AM - 12:00PM | $95.00 | INFO > |
| GW-22 |
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Tom Eddy Wines: The Ageable Nineties — TASTING Presented by Tom Eddy, winemaker/proprietor. Wines: A vertical selection of Napa Cabernets: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. |
10:30AM - 12:00PM | $95.00 | INFO > |
| GW-23 |
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Frog's Leap Winery — TASTING Presented by Howard Imber, National Sales Manager of Frog's Leap. Wines: a vertical of Napa Cabernet….six vintages…1992, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008... |
10:30AM - 12:00PM | $90.00 | INFO > |
| GW-24 |
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Steele Wines — TASTING Presented by Bill "Dancing Bear" Bishop, National Sales Manager, Steele Wines. Wines: five vintages of Steele/Stymie Merlot. |
10:30AM - 12:00PM | $90.00 | INFO > |
| GW-30 |
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Miner Family Vineyards — TASTING Presented by David Miner, winemaker/proprietor. Wines: Miner Family Vineyards Oakville Cabernet 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007 |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $100.00 | INFO > |
| GW-31 |
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Domaine Comte de Senard — TASTING Presented by Philippe Senard and Lorraine Senard of Domaine Comte Senard. |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $100.00 | |
| GW-32 |
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The Art & Experience of Blending; Franciscan Estate Magnificat – TASTING Franciscan Magnificat was one of the co-founding Meritage wines in the United States, leading the charge to create... |
03:00PM - 04:30PM | $90.00 |
| Code | Event Description | Time | Price | Purchase | |
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| GWBL-01 |
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Champagne Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame Brunch Chef Timothy Quinn, Executive Chef for Sodexo Culinary Services and former owner of Zagat- and NY Times-rated Sherlock’s 221 in Connecticut, will demonstrate his... |
10:30AM - 12:30PM | $225.00 |
Attendance is extremely limited at all wine tastings listed under Great Wine in Grand Houses. Pre-registration is required for all events. To avoid disappointment, reserve your tickets as soon as possible. All programs are subject to change, and tickets will be sold only to those 21 years of age or older. Please have a valid photo ID with you for admission to all events.
