Four Seasons Maui Wine & Food Classic Set for Memorial Day Weekend

Raise Your Glass: Four Seasons Maui Wine & Food Classic Set for Memorial Day Weekend. PC: Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

The second annual Four Seasons Maui Wine & Food Classic is set for Memorial Day weekend 2020.

Developed in partnership with “wine therapist to the stars” president and principal of Wally’s Wine & Spirits, Christian Navarro, the weekend of events offers opportunities to connect with an all-star line-up of world-class vintners, master sommeliers and celebrity chefs.

“This year, we’ve raised the bar even higher,” says Four Seasons Maui General Manager Marc Bromley of the annual event, awarded Robb Report’s “Best of the Best New Wine Festival 2019” in its inaugural year.  “Some of the world’s most coveted wineries and most star-studded chefs will join us here in Maui to create pure magic.”

Navarro’s curated list of over 30 wineries include GAJA, BOND, Dom Pérignon, Opus One, and many more.  Spirit producers Casa Dragones tequila, Michter’s whiskey, and Dos Hermanos Mezcal by Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston will also join the weekend.

Four Seasons Maui Executive Chef Craig Dryhurst will welcome chefs Wolfgang Puck of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and Spago Maui, Francis Mallmann, Michael Mina of Mina Group, Josiah Citrin of Melisse, Jackson Yu of Omakase, and Erik Anderson of Four Seasons Napa Valley.

Guests who reserve the Four Seasons Maui Wine & Food Classic event package will have an all-access pass to the entire weekend of events.

EVENT SCHEDULE (details are subject to change):

Starlit Soiree

Thursday, May 21, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

The weekend’s events kick off with a “meeting of the stars, under the stars,” featuring Italian wine producer GAJA, Wally’s Chef Ryan Kluver, Four Seasons Maui’s Executive Chef Craig Dryhurst and Four Seasons Napa Valley’s Executive Chef Erik Anderson. Fifth generation vintner Giovanni Gaja will host the evening.

Oceanfront Gala

Friday, May 22, 2020, 6 to 10 p.m.

Over 35 world-renowned wine and spirit producers and bites prepared by celebrity guest chefs will be showcased at this grand tasting event set on the Resort’s Oceanfront Lawn.  Guests will mix and mingle with visiting vintners and master sommeliers, as well as the resort’s staff of more than 20 sommeliers assisting with service.

Masterclasses

Saturday, May 23, 2020 and Sunday, May 24, 2020, Daytime

Guests will enhance their wine IQ with access to two of the following Masterclasses that feature wine, caviar, coffee and more:

• Champagne and Caviar: Billecart-Salmon and Calvisius Caviar
• Napa Valley Superstars: Dana Estates, Marciano Estate, Realm, Sinegal Estate
• Glassology: A Discovery of How Glass Shape Affects Taste
• The Great Terroirs of California Pinot Noir: Barden, The Hilt, Kistler, Occidental, Williams Selyem
• House of Roederer: An Exploration of Biodynamic Champagne
• The World’s Rarest Coffees: A Tasting with Two Coffee Sommeliers
• Central Coast Superstars: Aleksander Estate, Barden, Crown Point, Daou, Jonata, Margerum
• Super Tuscan Legend: Solaia

Elite Dinners

Saturday, May 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

Celebrity chefs pair up with select wineries to present five break-out dinners across the Resort’s venues. Guests will choose from the following exclusive options:

• Opus One featuring Chef Wolfgang Puck
• BOND featuring Chef Josiah Citrin
• Memento Mori featuring Chef Michael Mina
• Dom Pérignon featuring Chef Jackson Yu
• Casa Dragones Tequila featuring (Chef to be announced)

Fire & Feast with Francis Mallmann

Sunday, May 24, 2020, 6:00 p.m.

South American chef Francis Mallmann brings his celebrated style to the shores of Maui. Mallmann, who developed a following after Netflix documented his story on Chef’s Table, will “pull the meal right out of the fire,” which guests will enjoy alongside Uruguayan Bodega Garzón wines.

Brunch & Bubbles

Monday, May 25, 2020, 10 a.m.

The weekend concludes with a lavish brunch featuringChampagne houses. Producers include Billecart-Salmon, Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot.

Ticket and Accommodations Information

Guests will experience the entire schedule when they choose to book the event package. A la carte tickets are available for the Oceanfront Gala only. Guests must be age 21 years or older to attend all events. Accommodations must be reserved separately. Visit fourseasons.com/mauiclassic  for more information.

The presenting sponsor for the Four Seasons Maui Wine & Food Classic is luxury watchmaker Richard Mille. Additional sponsors include NetJets, Riedel, Alaska Airlines, Martin Katz and Chef Works.