Battle of the Rosés at Luana Lounge

MauiWine at Luana, the lobby bar at Fairmont Kea Lani. Courtesy photo.

Love wine and food? Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani announced its newest addition to The Luana Experience Series: “Oh…Wine Not?”

This Friday, July 15, the lounge will host Battle of the Rosés! Guests will enjoy five different Rosés from around the world that will be expertly paired with dishes by Executive Chef Tylun Pang.

Here’s a look at what’s being offered:

Rosé Wine and Food Pairing Menu

Surfing Goat Dairy Cheese Crostini with Roasted Kamuela Tomatoes
Tormaresca, Calafuria Rosato, Puglia Italy

Ali‘i Kula Lavender Macadamia-Nut Shrimp
MauiWine’s Ulupalakua Vineyards Rosé, Maui, Hawaii

Grilled Hamakua Ali‘i Mushrooms and Scallion Yakitori
Scherrer, Dry Rosé of Syrah, Sonoma, California

Maui Venison Crostini with Pineapple Berry Compote
Marques de Caceres, Rosé, Rioja, Spain

Kobe Beef with Pohole Fern Shoot
Chateau des Deux Rocs, Premices Rosé, Languedoc, France

Luana Lounge has partnered with Southern Wine and Spirits and MauiWine for the event, which will feature Rosés from Italy, France, Spain, California and Maui.

On every third Friday of the month, the hotel’s lounge bar will host a different wine event featuring live entertainment.

Luana offers a taste of Hawai’i’s culture through cocktails, locally-inspired cuisine, music and fashion in an unrivaled setting.

Luana Lounge hosts Battle of the Rosés as part of its wine series at Fairmont Kea Lani on July 15. Courtesy image.

The exclusive event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. and reservations are required. The price for the event is $49 per person. Call (808) 875-2290 to book a spot in the “battle.”

The resort’s lobby bar is open from 5 p.m. until midnight, with Happy Hour between 5 and 6 p.m.