Five-Course Winemaker Dinner Features Celebrity Chef

By Maui Now Staff

Celebrity chef Michael Mina. Courtesy image

This Saturday, June 13, Montage Kapalua Bay presents a five-course Winemaker Dinner featuring Celebrity Chef Michael Mina.

As part of the Kapalua Food and Wine Festival, Chef Mina and the award-winning wineries of David Arthur Vineyards and Kosta Browne Winery team up for the culinary experience.

Starting with a  6 p.m. Moët & Chandon champagne reception reception in the Sunset Room at Montage Kapalua Bay, anticipate:

Passed Pūpū
Ruinart Rose, Champagne

First Course
Black River Golden Osetra Caviar and Jamon Iberico Monte Cristo
Preserved Orange, Saffron Aioli, Smoked Pimenton
Kosta Browne, One Sixteen, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2013

Second Course
Layers of Big Eye Tuna and Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Kosta Browne, Pinot Noir, Sta. Lucia Highlands, 2013

Third Course
White Corn and Young Coconut Soup
Toasted Cashew, Lemon Verbena, Spot Prawn
David Arthur, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2013

Fourth Course
Charred Octopus Risotto
Sea Urchin, Guanciale, Toasted Garlic, Calabrian Chili Oil
Kosta Browne, Pinot Noir, Kanzler Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2011
and
Kosta Browne, Pinot Noir, Giusti Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2012

Fifth Course
Triple Seared Miyazaki NY Strip Loin
Lobster Stuffed Eggplant, Yuzu Koshu – Tomato Jam, Tempura Shishito Peppers
David Arthur, Elevation 1147, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2013

Sixth Course
Strawberry Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta
Basil Strawberry Sorbet, Crème Fraiche Sugar Biscuit
Chateau Climens, Barsac, Sauternes, 2004

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Such wonderment comes at a price. Tickets are $350 per person and seating is limited.

For more information or to make reservations, call Montage Kapalua Bay at (808) 662-6699.