Maui Wine Tastings and Wine Dinners, Jan. 22 – Feb. 5th

Maui Wine Tastings and Wine Dinners

Besides the Benefit Wine Dinner
at Roy’s to help the Imua Family Services, there are a number of other options that may benefit the taste buds of oenophiles and foodies on Maui.
I`O Wine Club ­– Friday, January 22, 2010

Winter Wines and Pupus will be served at the next session of the ever-popular I`O Wine Club, 505 Front Street in Lahaina. Guests are promised tastes of Big Cabs, Zins, Syrahs, Port along with big rich Chardonnays. The operative word here is BIG as in the sort of comforting flavors that counterbalance the cooler Maui winter weather. Stop in between 7 – 9 p.m.. $30 pp at the door.
Landmark Vineyards Wine Dinner – Pineapple Grill, Friday January 22nd, 2010

6:00pm Reception; 7:00pm Dinner

Chef Ryan Luckey and Landmark Vineyards
are teaming up to present an unforgettable dinner! This is one you won’t want to miss!

~Passed Appetizers~
Grilled Ono Tartar, herb “caviar”
“It’s Not Sushi” Goat Cheese Crostini, from Surfing Goat Dairy
2007 Landmark “Overlook” Chardonnay, Sonoma/Santa Barbara/Monterey

~First Course~
Seared Diver Scallop
King Crab & Herb Risotto, Calamansi Gastrique
2007 Landmark “Damaris Reserve” Chardonnay, Carneros/Russian River

~Second Course~
Plum Tea Smoked Duck Breast
Foie Gras/Shiitake Wild Rice, Garlic Choy Sum, Star Anise Laquer
2007 Landmark “Grand Detour” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

~Third Course~
Macadamia Nut & Molasses Crusted Lamb Chops
Black Fig Demi Glace, Roasted Fennel, Potato-Parsnip Silk
2007 Landmark “Steel plow” Syrah, Sonoma Valley

~Dessert~
Winter Spiced Poached Pear
Ziamaria’s Dulce de Leche Gelato, Amaretto Biscotti
Yalumba Antique Tawny Port “Museum Reserve”, Australia, NV

$95.00 per person, all inclusive of tax & tip. Phone 669-9600 to make a reservation.
Werewolf Wine Tasting — Merrimans’ Kapalua – January 30, 2010

There is perhaps no finer place
to enjoy wine with view than the Werewolf Wine Club. This month guests are honored to have Ken & Gail Laird of Laird Winery present 6 of their historic wines. Laird’s connections to the history of Napa Valley and their current relationship with a host of wineries that utilize their facilities for winemaking place Laird at the top of the heap of fantastic Napa Vally viticulture. If you like true-blue Napa Valley juice, this is the ultimate Wine Club for you! First wine pours promptly at 5:30 p.m. and will include big oaky Chards, Cabs, Pinots and more! Reservations required: 808.669.6400, $40 per person (all inclusive)
Wine Dinner at Lahaina Coolers – Friday, Feb 5th

The first Friday of every month, Lahaina Coolers knocks it out of the park with a first rate, low-cost, exceptional value wine dinner. Just $40 the event always sells out so book now if you want to get in on one of the island’s best dining values. Call 661-7082.