By Vanessa Wolf

Steak Au Poivre from a previous Makena event. Photo by Vanessa Wolf

Selections from Wine Spectator‘s famed Top 100 Wines list will be showcased at Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s latest Wine Education Series event this Thursday, January 8.

Young’s Market’s Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo returns to the monthly showcase with three of his personal selections.

Accompanied by a special food demonstration and paired tasting dishes by Makena’s Chef De Cuisine Kurt Lesmerises, the menu features:

• Ponzi “Tavola” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012
• Alii Mushroom Pizza – Wild local mushrooms with caramelized Maui onions, fontina and Kumu farms fresh rosemary

• Tikal Patriota 2012
• Smoked Ham with Cherry Glaze – Smoked spiral-sliced ham with pineapple and dried-cherry glaze

• Castello Di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2010
• Makena Beef Stew – A flavorful slow-cooked stew featuring tender beef, tomatoes, root vegetables and cannellini beans

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Attendees can anticipate trying the wines and dishes as Chef Lesmerises provides a cooking demonstration and Okubo educates on the libations themselves.

Held in the resort’s Molokini Bar and Grill Restaurant, the event starts at 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $55 per person – plus tax and gratuity – and features live entertainment and free valet parking.

Reservations can be made by calling 808-874-1111.