14th Annual, May 19-23, 2010
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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. Tasting will be "sit down" with S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water. A tasting listed as a dinner tasting also includes dinner; look for the green type that designates a dinner tasting. Dinners include the official bread of the Nantucket Wine Festival: the artisan breads of Pain d'Avignon. A tasting listed as a brunch also includes brunch; look for the blue type that designates a brunch.

  • Tastings (except dinner tastings) require 1.5 to 2 hours
    of time, and punctuality is requested.
  • Locations and directions will be sent with tickets.
  • Transportation arrangements should be made by the ticket holder.


Thursday, May 20, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
4pm-5:30pm GW-01 Alex Gambal
Burgundy wunderkind Alex Gambal has made his mark as an American winemaker in Burgundy who has won the respect of his French colleagues and the international wine press. Alex's wines are found in many of Nantucket's great restaurants. A great opportunity to learn about Burgundy. He's quite a showman, as well. Wines: TBA.
Location: TBA
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-02 Arrowood Winery
Presented by Alis Arrowood. Wines: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County.
Location: TBA
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-03 Beaux Freres
Presented by Kurt Johnson, Director Sales & Marketing at Beaux Freres. A vertical tasting of Beaux Freres -- The Beaux Freres Vineyard 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Location: TBA
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-04 Pride Mountain Vineyards
Presented by Stuart W. Bryan, National Sales Manager. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00

Friday, May 21, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
4pm-5:30pm GW-10 Hourglass Wine Company
With Jeff Smith, Proprietor of Hourglass Wine Company. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-11 Hess Collection
The Hess Collection traces its beginning to 1978, when Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess purchased vineyard land on Mount Veeder. The Visitors Center seamlessly links the original 1903 winery structure with contemporary art and architecture. The visitors experience is that of the link between wine and art: a passion for life. Wines will be presented by David Guffy, Vice President, Director of Winemaking, Hess Collection. Wines: 1998,1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder-Napa Valley.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$100.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-12 Martinelli Vineyards & Winery
The Martinelli family has grown grapes in Sonoma County since 1860. All of their wines are produced from estate grown grapes still farmed by the Martinelli Family, almost 150 years later. Martinelli Winery specializes in small single-vineyard lots of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Syrah, harvested in Sonoma County. Presented by Regina Martinelli, Proprietor. Wines: 2006 Zio Tony Chardonnay, 2007 Three Sisters Pinot Noir, 2007 Moonshine Pinot Noir, 2007 Lolita Zinfandel, and 2006 Hop Camp Syrah.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$110.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-13 Donelan Wines
Launched with its 2000 vintage, the focus of Donelan Family Wines (formerly Pax Wine Cellars) is to produce the best vineyard-designated syrah and other Rhone style varietals from the North Coast of California. We will be tasting Pax Wines 2006, 2007 Cuvee Christine, 2006, 2007 Walker Vine Hill and the 2008 Donelan Wines Cuvee Christine and Walker Vine Hill. Presented by Joseph Donelan, Proprietor of Donelan Wines.
Location: TBA
$175.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-01 Cliff Lede DINNER with Chef Andy Husbands of Tremont 647
Since its founding in 2002, Cliff Lede formed an unrivaled team to make the most of its remarkable Stags Leap District property. First onboard was noted viticulturist David Abreu, known for his work with Screaming Eagle, Harlan and Bryant. Michelle Edwards, formerly with Colgin, was then hired as Winemaker. Consultant Michel Rolland, who has worked with Ornellaia, Harlan and Chteau Le Bon Pasteur, was then retained. Industry veteran Jack Bittner is the General Manager of the project. Wines presented by old friend Jack Bittner, and featuring the culinary magic of Chef Andy Husbands, of Tremont 647
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$400.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-02 Jorge Ordóñez, Fine Estates from Spain DINNER with Chef Robert Sisca of Bistro du Midi
Another Nantucket favorite, Jorge Ordonez and the wines he brings in under the Fine Estates from Spain name are a revelation. Jorge has created a whole category of superpremium wines that have turned many heads throughout the world. His wines never fail to amaze. Dinner by Chef Robert Sisca of Bistro du Midi.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
$600.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-03 Maison Joseph Drouhin DINNER, with Chef Brent Menke
With Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin and featuring the cuisine of Chef Brent Menke.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$600.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-04 Domaine Comte Senard DINNER with Chef Eric Brennan of Post 390
One of the stars of Burgundy, Comte Philippe Senard is at once engaging and insightful, with a twinkle that delights all in his presence. The de facto mayor of Aloxe-Corton, Philippe comes from a family of winemakers and his domaine comprises truly special terroirs. An evening of laughter and wine. Dinner by Chef Eric Brennan, of Post 390, Boston's hottest new restaurant. Eric is an old friend of the Nantucket Wine Festival who has impressed us over the years with his dynamic energy and culinary mastery. Post 390 has taken Boston by storm since its opening this fall. Another gem the Himmel Restaurant Group.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$500.00
7pm-11:30pm GWD-05 Continuum DINNER with Chef Daniel Bruce of Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Continuum is a single red wine produced with clarity of focus at the highest level. This singular wine expresses the Mondavi family's unique expertise with Cabernet family varieties grown in the Napa Valley. Partners Tim Mondavi and his sister Marcia Mondavi Borger, along with their children and winery team, maintain a continuum of excellence, innovation and tradition. Wines presented by Carissa Mondavi of Continuum. Dinner by Chef Daniel Bruce, of Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

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TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$600.00

Saturday, May 22, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
10:30am-12pm GW-20 Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Presented by Courtney Cataruzolo. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-21 JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Early pioneers of California's Central Coast, Deborah and Justin Baldwin have returned to again share their limited production wines. Their sustainable farming practices on mountain elevation, dry farmed vineyards have yielded rich, concentrated Bordeaux style blended wines for almost 30 years. You will revel in their enthusiastic presentation. They will present a five-year vertical tasting of Justin Vineyards & Winery's most acclaimed wine, ISOSCELES Reserve -- made in conjunction with famed wine consultant Philippe Melka. A Bordeaux blend of extremely small production featuring all five of the classic Bordeaux varietals. Consistently earns the highest praise of crtics. Wines: Justin Isosceles Reserve 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-22 Miner Family Winery
Miner Family Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Oakville appellation. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner, this dynamic family-run winery makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Chardonnay and Viognier. Sourced from the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, The Oracle is Miners flagship red wine. Wines presented by David Miner, proprietor. Wines: The Oracle 2002-2006.
Location: TBA
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-23 Mischief and Mayhem
Presented by Michael and Fiona Ragg, proprietors. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
$125.00
10:30am-12pm GW-24 Chateau Fonplegade
A vertical tasting of Chateau Fonplegade, a grand cru St-Emilion, including a special foretaste of the great 2009 vintage. Wines presented by Olivier Nouet, president and partner, Adams French Vineyards.
Location: TBA
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-30 Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena, justly famous for its famous Cabernet Sauvignon, and spotlighted as one of the top red winew in the famous 1976 tasting in Paris, continues to produce show-stopping wines. Presented by Brian Baker. Wines TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$150.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-31 Duckhorn Wine Company
Duckhorn Wine Company is a collection of small winery estates focused on site-specific wines of distinction from the Napa, Anderson, and Russian River Valleys. The Duckhorn Wine Company family includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, and Migration. With grapes selected from more than ten estate vineyards, as well as a variety of sought-after vineyard sites within the Napa and Anderson Valley appellations, each winery is presented with a canvas of lots from which to blend its premium wines. In addition to careful grape selection, innovative winemaking techniques and a premium barrel-aging program are integral to our unwavering commitment to quality. Wines presented by Frank Barbagallo. Wines:
2009 Migration Russian River Chardonnay
2006 Goldeneye Estate Grown Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard
1998 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard (6.0L bottle)
2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Duckhorn Vineyards The Discussion
2007 Paraduxx Napa Valley Red wine
Location: TBA
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-32 Elyse Wines
Last year's Nantucket Wine Festival Luminary of the Year, Ray Coursen of Elyse Wines, presents a vertical selection of his elite red wine, Le Corbeau. There is a reason that we picked Ray as Luminary of the Year, and it's quickly evident when one tastes his wines, which are concentrated yet balanced, and filled with fruit. One of the greatest guys to grace the wine trade. Wines: Le Corbeau 2003-2007.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$125.00
4pm-5:30pm GW-33 Landmark Vineyards
Michael and Mary Colhoun, the owners of Landmark Vineyards, follow a long family tradition in farming and agriculture. Michaels great-great-great grandfather was John Deere, inventor of the first steel plow and the founder of one of the worlds largest farm equipment manufacturing companies. Landmarks mission is to make great wines that enhance the joy of life. Wines presented by Damaris Colhoun. Wines: Damaris 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Location: TBA
$125.00

Sunday, May 23, 2010
TIME CODE EVENT DESCRIPTION PRICE
10:30am-12pm GW-40 Cain Vineyard
Winemaker Chris Howell of Cain Vineyard has for many years crafted superlative Cabernet blends from the lofty Cain Vineyard high up on Spring Mountain. These wines show tremendous concentration and elegance, and are always rated among California's finest. Wines: TBA.
Location: TBA
$150.00
10:30am-12pm GWB-01 Champagne Veuve Clicquot Grand Dame BRUNCH
Corey Heyer is the chef at The Bernards Inn and has been a key chef for the Nantucket Wine Festival for many years. Every year, people have raved about Corey's food. We are pleased to have him prepare this unforgettable brunch. He is a master. Champagne will be provided by Veuve Clicquot, and caviar by Rich Brauman of Little Pearl.

MENU

TBA.
Location: TBA
SOLD OUT
$200.00

NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY TASTING NOT FULLY SUBSCRIBED AND REFUND THE TICKET PRICE.

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Grand Cru Package

As its name implies, the Grand Cru Package is the best way to experience the Nantucket Wine Festival at an amazing price - a $910 value for $750.

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Package Contains:

A laminated pass with your
name

Access to all three Grand
Tastings


Access to Saturday morning Early-Admission VIP
Reception at the Grand
Tasting (available to
package purchasers only)

Ticket to the Opening
Night Reception


Ticket to the Harbor Gala

Tickets to two
Wine and Food Seminars
based on availability---
please sign up early for your
choices

2010 Nantucket Wine
Festival poster
signed by
artist Kerry Hallam