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The Grand Tasting

Friday, June 10
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua - Aloha Garden Pavilion

Come dressed your best and join us for "A Toast to 3-0!" with a new twist! This grand tasting of an evening will feature local culinary stars and Maui County Farm Bureau members, so let your palate explore over two hundred celebrated wines from around the world: Pacific Northwest, Europe, Southern Hemisphere, Tour of California and Sparklings along with decadent local treats. Then complete the evening and dance the night away with live entertainment from Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.

Concert Rock Violinist Aaron MeyerConcert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer

KWFF Grand Tasting

Maui Farm Bureaugrown on maui


Tickets: included in 4-day Festival pass
or available à la carte - $140

Wine Stations include:

  • Tour of California Wines
  • Southern Hemisphere Wines
  • Pacific Northwest Wines
  • European Wines
  • Sparkling Wines

Featured Restaurants/Maui County Farm Bureau Members include:

  • Banyan Tree – Executive Chef, Jojo Vasquez
    •    Syl’s Produce – Owner, Sylvestre Tumbaga
    •    Featured Produce – sweet corn or snow peas
  • Cilantro Mexican Grill – Owner, Paris Nabavi
    •    Pacific Produce – Owner, Geoff Haines
    •    Featured Produce – watercress and Kula greens
  • Flatbread Company – General Manager, Jenna Haugaard
    •    Hana Herbs and Flowers – Owner, Eileen Comeaux
    •    Featured Produce – Pohole
  • Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman – Executive Chef, Rob Dalzell
    •    Olowalu Nui Farms – Owner, H. Jon Applegate
    •    Featured Produce – vine-ripened tomatoes
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Executive Chef, Wes Taaffe
    •    J Shishido Farm – Owner, Jamie Shishido
    •    Featured Produce – broccoli, cilantro or raddish
  • The Plantation House Restaurant – Executive Chef/Partner – Alex Stanislaw
    •    Escobedo Farm – Owner, Noel Escobedo
    •    Featured Produce – eggplant or bak choyThe Plantation House Restaurant – Executive Chef/Partner – Alex Stanislaw

Additional Sponsor Stations include:

  • Maui Brewing Company Draft Beer Bar
  • Maui Coffee Roasters Specialty Brews and Iced Coffee Bar
  • Maui County Farm Bureau