Dear Food & Wine Enthusiast,

On behalf of Relais & Châteaux, our outstanding Mirabel team and myself, we are delighted to welcome you to our Fifth Annual Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

At 2018 GourmetFest, we are featuring a treasure trove of incredibly talented Relais & Châteaux Chefs and the World’s Best Wine Estates.

For the first time ever, GourmetFest is partnering with Ment’or, featuring California Legends Michelin 3-Star Chef David Kinch and Charles Phan. Ment’or is a leading non profit organization created by , Daniel Boulud, & Jérome Bocuse to inspire young people to want to cook. Host Chef Justin Cogley and Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos of Aubergine welcome an incredibly talented group of Relais & Châteaux chefs for 2018. GourmetFest features some returning chefs and new talent to the Relais & Châteaux family. Famed Chef Barbara Lynch of Menton and Chef William Bradley of Addison Restaurant in San Diego make return appearances to this year’s event. We are also pleased to welcome back Michelin 3-Star Chef Joshua Skenes of David Fink , and Chef Nathan Rich of Twins Farms in Vermont. Newly crowned Michelin 2 star Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread Farms in Healdsburg joins our talented Founder / CEO, group of Relais & Châteaux chefs. We are also pleased to welcome Seattle’s Brady Mirabel Hotel & Williams from Canlis and Patrick Kriss from Alo Restaurant in . Once again, Restaurant Group GourmetFest presents an incredible array of world class wine estates including Marchesi Antinori, Domaine Alex Gambal, Coglin Cellars, Domaine JL Chave, Weingut Künstler, ROAR Wines, Au Bon Climat, Krug Champagne, and Champagne Ruinart.

For 2018, we want to thank our incredible partners including Visa Signature, Mercedes- Benz of Monterey, Gaggenau, Royal Blues Hotel, Krug Champagne, Champagne Ruinart, Black River Caviar, and our new luxury cycling partner, Trek Travel. This year our online charity benefits four remarkable organizations: Ment’or, Carmel Chamber of Commerce, Cystic Fibrosis Los Angeles Chapter, and the CSUMB Hospitality Program. In celebration of our 5th year, the 2018 Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest brings a bounty of internationally acclaimed chefs, wineries, and prestigious luxury brands to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

We look forward to welcoming you to a weekend of experiences, new friendships, comradery, and the warm hospitality that only the Relais & Châteaux family spirit can deliver!

Bon Appetit! Cover image by Chris Kajioka, Hotel Wailea

David Fink

EVENTS Welcome Party La Playa Carmel | Thursday, March 15, 2018, 6 pm - 9 pm

Our opening night celebration for the 2018 Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest is a must-attend event. The strolling dinner highlights world class Relais & Châteaux Chefs including Michelin 3-Star phenom Joshua Skenes of Saison San Francisco, Chef Kyle Connaughton winner of Michelin 2-Stars in his first year at Single Thread Farms, William Bradley of famed Addison Restaurant in San Diego, our own Executive Chef Justin Cogley and Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos of Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel, the incredibly talented Brady Williams of Canlis in Seattle, Valrhona’s Star Patissier Derek Poirier, England’s super Chef Nigel Haworth, Boston's famed Barbara Lynch of Menton and Canadian superstar Patrick Kriss of Alo, at stations paired with prestigious wine estates including Champagne Ruinart, Antinori, Domaine JL Chave, Colgin, Chappellet, Weingut Künstler, Ketel One and other spirit producers, craft beer and luxury partners. FEATURED PARTICIPANTS SERVING POURING Black River Caviar Aether Wine Co. Kinero Cellars Morro Bay Oyster Antinori Estates Kistler Vineyards Au Bon Climat Künstler Joshua Skenes, Saison Bertinchamps Leopold 7 Kyle Connaughton, Brook Cellars Lingua Franca Single Thread Farm - Restaurant - Inn Calera Wines Massican Winery William Bradley, Chalk Hill Estate Merus Addison Restaurant Champagne Ruinart Morlet Family Wines Chappellet Winery Mount Eden Vineyards Brady William, Canlis Colgin Cellars Pax Mahle Wines Justin Cogley, Copain Wines Pisoni Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel Domaine Alex Gambal ROAR Wines Yulanda Santos, Domaine JL Chave Round Pond Estate Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel Domaine Yves Boyer Sandhi Duckhorn Vineyards Shared Notes Nigel Haworth, Northcote Eisele Vineyards Tablas Creek Vineyards Barbara Lynch, Menton Fink Family Estate Vineyard Revana Vineyards Patrick Kriss, Alo Restaurant Galante Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Ron Mendoza, Revival Ice-Cream Ketel One

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EVENTS

Trek Luxury Travel Morning Cycle

L'Auberge Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 8 am -10 am L'Auberge Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 8 am -10 am

This year, we are excited to announce a partnership between Trek Travel and Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest. We have planned two morning rides before embarking on a day filled with fantastic food and wine. Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey County has become a leading cycling destination in the United States, widely known for its challenging yet spectacular terrain by cycling enthusiasts. Our host, Trek Travel, voted 2016 World’s Best Tour Operator, makes adventure accessible to all cycling levels, creating a memorable cycling experience. Follow your ride with meals prepared by world-renowned Relais & Châteaux chefs and sip on wine from some of the most prestigious wineries in the world. The rides will be led and supported by Trek Travel’s expert guides, and guests will be provided with high-end Trek Domane SL 7 bicycles, ride snacks, water bottles and an exclusive cycling kit.

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ROAR Winery Lunch

Home of Gary & Rosella Franscioni | Friday, March 16, 2018, 9:30 am - 2 pm

ROAR Winery Proprietors Gary and Rosella Franscioni and their family have made some of the best examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the famed Santa Lucia Highlands Appellation of Monterey County. Gary and Rosella Franscioni will open their wine estate and beautiful home for this very special and intimate lunch that includes a Champagne Ruinart reception, a guided tour of their vineyards, and a lunch prepared by Relais & Châteaux Chefs Patricia Gamez of Chanson Restaurant, Royal Blues Hotel and AJ Buchanio of Magee Homestead including rare large format bottles of ROAR Wines. This is a not-to-be-missed, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

This event includes round-trip transportation from L’Auberge Carmel.

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A Master Class in Chardonnay with Alex Gambal, Domaine Alex Gambal and Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat & Sommelier Raj Parr

La Playa Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 10:30 am - 12 pm

A Master Class in Chardonnay with Alex Gambal of Domaine Alex Gambal and Jim Clendenen, the mind behind at Au Bon Climat.

Considered the queen of all white wine grapes, Chardonnay possesses the ability to grow in many climates with many expressions. Two of the finest winemakers of chardonnay in the world combine on a first- ever GourmetFest panel to speak about this subject. Alex Gambal, an American in Burgundy, makes fantastic white Burgundies from some of the rarest Crus. Alex will talk about the expression of his Chardonnay from his famed vineyards with four different vintages. Famed California star winemaker Jim Clendenen is well known for his different variations of Chardonnay from excellent vineyard sites. Jim will present four expressions of his Chardonnay from his best site. Chardonnay winemaker and sommelier extraordinaire Raj Parr will chair this panel.

*All wines for each GourmetFest tasting come directly from the wine estate’s cellars.

EVENTS Ment’or Cooking Demo & Lunch featuring Charles Phan and Relais & Châteaux Chefs Nathan Rich & Joshua Drage

Gaggenau Demo Kitchen & La Playa Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 11 am

Ment’or is a leading non-profit organization created by Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud and Jérôme Bocuse to inspire young people to want to cook.

Chef Charles Phan, owner of legendary Slanted Door in San Francisco, is considered an icon among chefs in America. He was the one of the first chefs to introduce Vietnamese influenced menus in America and his cuisine has won him numerous awards worldwide. Join us for an entertaining cooking demonstration in the elegant Gaggenau Kitchen with Chef Phan followed by a book signing. This hands-on experience will highlight recipes with a sumptuous lunch to follow in La Playa Carmel’s Sea View Dining Room featuring Relais & Châteaux Chefs Nathan Rich of Twin Farms and Joshua Drage of Ranch at Rock Creek paired with wines from winemakers Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Rheingau star Gunter Künstler of Weingut Künstler.

11 AM – Cooking Demo with Chef Charles Phan at La Playa Carmel 12 PM – Lunch at La Playa Carmel

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The Grandeur of Solaia A Tasting with Alessia Antinori of Marchesi Antinori with Sommeliers Larry Stone and Mark Bright

La Playa Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 3:30 pm - 5 pm

The Antinori Family has been involved in the production of wine for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori entered as a member of the “Arte Fiorentina,” the Winemakers’ Guild of the City of Florence. During this entire period of 26 generations the family has always directly managed this production with courageous and, at times, innovative decisions, but always maintaining, unaltered, a fundamental respect for tradition and for the territory in which they have operated. The legacy of these 26 generations have been carried on by Piero Antinori and now his three daughters Allegra, Albiera, and Alessia. Alessia Antinori joins us for a legendary tasting of eight vintages of Solaia. From the sunniest part of the Tignanello Hill and from the best grapes grown in their best vineyard, Solaia is a wine of passion, care, attention and research. From its first vintage in 1978, Solaia has been a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The wine is only produced in the highest quality vintages. Talented sommelier and winemaker Larry Stone of Lingua Franca and Mark Bright, wine director and Partner of Michelin 3-star Saison in San Francisco moderate this panel tasting. Wines to be tasted will include: 2013, 2009, 2006, 2004, 1999, 1998, and 1997 in magnum from the Family’s private cellar in Italy.

*All wines for each GourmetFest tasting come directly from the wine estate’s cellars.

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Rarities Dinner Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 7:00 pm

Rarities Dinner featuring Krug Champagne, Domaine Alex Gambal, Antinori, Domaine JL Chave & Colgin with dinner by Justin Cogley, Joshua Skenes, Kyle Connaughton, Brady Williams, William Bradley and Yulanda Santos

Krug Champagne Reception at Special Surprise Location at 6:00 pm Dinner at Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel at 7:00 pm

This spectacular dinner will be paired with rare wines directly from the cellars of Colgin, Antinori, Krug Champagne, Domaines JL Chave and Alex Gambal. The ten-course dinner will be hosted by Aubergine Executive Chef Justin Cogley and Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos, and will feature an all-star lineup of Relais & Châteaux Chefs including Michelin 3-star Chef Joshua Skenes of Saison, Michelin 2-star Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread Farms, Chef Brady Williams of Canlis, and Chef William Bradley of Addison Del Mar. Once in a lifetime wines include 2000 Krug Champagne in Magnum with Olivier Krug, 1995 Solaia in Magnum from the Antinori family private cellar with Alessia Antinori, 2013 Domaine Alex Gambal Batard-Montrachet with Alex Gambal, and 2006 Colgin “IX Estate” with Ann Colgin, and the rarest of rare - Vintage 1995 Domaine JL Chave Cuvée “Cathelin” with Jean-Louis Chave. This extremely limited seating dinner will be an experience not to be missed by the connoisseur of food and wine. Wines presented by Sommeliers Larry Stone, Rajat Parr, Mark Bright and Tyler Newell.

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Plantin Black Truffle & Black River Caviar Dinner La Playa Carmel | Friday, March 16, 2018, 6:30 pm

The Black Truffle and Caviar Dinner continues an annual tradition at GourmetFest. Famed Relais & Châteaux chefs participating this year have reached a new prestige level; Barbara Lynch from Boston’s famed Menton, Nigel Haworth from magnificent Northcote in England, Canada’s superstar Patrick Kriss from Alo, Francis Wolf of beautiful Manoir Hovey, and Twin Farms magical patissier Chef Christopher Wilson promise to “wow” the lucky guests. Wineries included are Massican, Calera, and Opus One. Dinner kicks off with a Champagne Ruinart reception, and Bay Area radio personality Joel Riddell will be the master of ceremonies for the evening.

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Wild Mushroom Hunt & Lunch Santa Lucia Preserve | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 9:30 am - 2 pm

Wild Mushroom Hunt & Lunch with Ranger Chuck Bancroft features Chef Joshua Drage from Ranch at Rock Creek and Chef Chloe Friedland at the Santa Lucia Preserve.

This year promises to be a mushroom hunt like no other; early season reports are incredibly promising. An Illy Café and pastry reception will be hosted by Shelly and Dan Lynch, proprietors of Carmel Realty, at a surprise luxury estate within the Santa Lucia Preserve, and then retired Point Lobos Ranger Chuck Bancroft and his team of mycologists will lead guests on a wild mushroom hunt through the pristine 20,000 acre Santa Lucia Preserve in upper Carmel Valley. Following the hunt will be a sumptuous wild mushroom lunch prepared by the Preserve’s Host Chef Chloe Friedland and Relais & Châteaux Chef Joshua Drage of The Ranch at Rock Creek with accompanying wines. This year we are delighted to have Garrett Bowlus of Albatross Ridge in Carmel Valley and Carrissa Chappellet of Chappellet Winery, Napa Valley pouring rare vintage wines.

This event includes round-trip transportation from L’Auberge Carmel

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The Magic of Colgin

La Playa Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 10:30 am - 12 pm

A retrospective tasting with Ann Colgin and Paul Roberts lead by Sommelier and panel chair Mark Bright.

Ann Colgin founded Colgin Cellars in 1992 with a vision of making the finest wines from exceptional hillside vineyards in St. Helena and was instrumental in forging a world- reowned reputation for California’s small production hand-crafted wines. Colgin Cellars sits atop one of the premier appellations of Napa Valley on scenic Pritchard Hill. Colgin’s range of red wines are widely revered among wine collectors and connoisseurs. Join Ann Colgin and Paul Roberts for a retrospective tasting of Colgin wines including 2015 “IX Estate”, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003. The tasting panel will be lead by superstar sommelier and young phenom Mark Bright from Saison in San Francisco.

*All wines for each GourmetFest tasting come directly from the wine estate’s cellars

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Krug Champagne Rarities of the Sea Lunch

Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 12 pm

Krug Champagne Rarities of the Sea Lunch with Olivier Krug featuring Justin Cogley, Kyle Connaughton, Nathan Rich, Brady Williams & Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos

Krug Champagne Reception at Special Surprise location leaving L’Auberge Carmel at 12 pm

Join legendary Krug Champagne and 6th Generation Olivier Krug for an exclusive lunch with rare wines from Krug’s cellars. Several vintages of Krug Champagne will be poured including the newly released 2004, the delicious 2000 vintage in Magnum, the sumptuous Krug Rosé, and the exceptional Krug Grande Cuvée 160th Edition in Jeroboam. Hosted by Executive Chef Justin Cogley and Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos, the lunch includes the finest caviar from Graham Gaspard’s Black River Caviar and other luxury rarities of the sea ingredients skillfully prepared by Relais & Châteaux Chefs including Michelin 2-star Kyle Connaughton, Chef/Owner of Single Thread Farms, Twin Farms Super Chef Nathan Rich, nominee and rising superstar Brady Williams of famed Seattle’s Canlis, and uber-talented Chef William Bradley of the Addison Del Mar.

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Ment'or Cooking Demo & Lunch Featuring David Kinch, William Bradley, Patrick Kriss and Patissier Christopher Wilson

Gaggenau Demo Kitchen & La Playa Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 11 am

Famed Michelin 3-Star Chef David Kinch, of award-winning Restaurant in Los Gatos, California will be joining us in a cooking demonstration in the elegant Gaggenau Kitchen. This hands on experience will highlight recipes with a delicious lunch to follow in La Playa Carmel’s Sea View dining room featuring Relais & Châteaux Chefs Patrick Kriss of Alo, William Bradley of Addison Del Mar, and Patissier Christopher Wilson of Twin Farms and rare wines.

11 AM – Cooking Demo with Chef David Kinch at La Playa Carmel 12 PM – Lunch at La Playa Carmel

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The Hill of Hermitage

La Playa Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 3:30 pm - 5 pm

The Hill of Hermitage with Jean-Louis Chave of Domaine JL Chave and Sommeliers Larry Stone and Raj Parr.

The Hill of Hermitage, a place of wine pilgrimage and the birthplace of Syrah. Few appellations with such incredible terroir can draw this much emotion as the Hill of Hermitage, which sits behind the town of Tain l’Hermitage in ’s Northern Rhône Region. Its tiny size of only 300 acres makes this magical site quite rare. There are seven Crus as part of the red grape vineyards of Hermitage and Domaine JL Chave owns a part of all seven. Since 1481, the Chave’s have reigned supreme over this site and have made some of the most memorable wines in Hermitage history. Please join us in a rare tasting of Hermitage with Jean-Louis Chave, the 27th generation of Chave winemakers from this famed estate. Wines will include: Hermitage Blanc 2015, 2009, 1998, a surprise new release from Domaine JL Chave followed by Hermitage Rouge 2015, 2010, 2005, 1991, and the extremely rare 1969. Legendary sommeliers and winemakers Larry Stone of Lingua Franca and Raj Parr of Sandi and Domaine de la Côte will lead this once in a lifetime tasting.

*All wines for each GourmetFest tasting come directly from the wine estate’s cellars

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Relais & Châteaux Grand Finale Dinner

La Playa Carmel | Saturday, March 17, 2018, 6:30 pm

Toast the final dinner of 2018 GourmetFest with a glass of Champagne Ruinart with famed superstar chefs Justin Cogley of Aubergine, Nigel Haworth of Northcote, Patricia Gamez of Royal Blues Hotel, AJ Buchanio of Magee Homestead, Francis Wolf of Manoir Hovey, and Yulanda Santos of Aubergine. This six-course dinner offers the best flavors of Relais & Châteaux Chefs paired with rarities from select wine estates.

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The Music of Krug Champagne A Melodic Experience with Olivier Krug

Sunday, March 18, 2018, 10:30 am - 12 pm

Many feel that Krug Champagne makes the finest example of Champagne in the world. It is undeniable that the vineyards and terroirs of Krug Champagne are among the best in all Champagne. Olivier Krug manages this beautiful estate in a passionate and meticulous manner, and with the help of his team, Krug Champagnes reach a melodic experience like no other. Join us for a unique Sunday morning of music paired with Krug Champagnes, hosted by Olivier Krug and legendary master sommelier and owner Larry Stone of Lingua Franca Winery. Champagnes to be tasted will include three different Editions of Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug Rosé in regular bottling and in magnum, Vintages 2003, 2004 and 2000, and the ultra-rare 2003 Clos du Mesnil.

EVENTS Taste of Relais & Châteaux

La Playa Carmel | Sunday, March 18, 2018, 12 pm - 3 pm Experience a strolling Route du Bonheur that brings exceptional Relais & Châteaux chefs and properties from all over the world, including Justin Cogley of L’Auberge Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea, California), Nathan Rich & Christopher Wilson of Twin Farms (Barnard, Vermont), Francis Wolf of Manoir Hovey (North Hatley, Canada), Patricia Gamez of Royal Blues Hotel (Deerfield Beach, Florida), AJ Buchanio of Magee Homestead (Saratoga, Wyoming) and Joshua Drage of The Ranch at Rock Creek (Philipsburg, Montana). Each property will provide a glimpse into what makes them unique while featuring sensational bites to eat paired with outstanding wines many from local Monterey County wine estates.

FEATURED PARTICIPANTS SERVING POURING Black River Caviar Bernardus Winery Le P’tit Paysan Morro Bay Oysters Bertinchamps Luli Wines AJ Buchanio, Magee Homestead Big Basin Vineyards McIntyre Vineyards Christopher Wilson, Twin Birichino Winery Morgan Winery Farms Carmel Road Scheid Vineyards Derek Poirier, Valrhona Champagne Ruinart Seabold Cellars Francis Wolf, Le Hatley Chesebro Wines Windy Oaks Estates Restaurant at Manoir Hovey Dawn’s Dream Winery Joshua Drage, The Ranch at Rock Galante Vineyards Creek Hahn Family Wines Justin Cogley, Aubergine Holman Ranch Cellars Nathan Rich, Twin Farms Joullian Vineyards Patricia Gamez, Royal Blues Joyce Vineyards Hotel Ketel One Yulanda Santos, Aubergine Leopold 7

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NIGEL HAWORTH PATRICK KRISS YULANDA SANTOS CHRISTOPHER WILSON Northcote Alo Restaurant Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel Twin Farms

WILLIAM BRADLEY DEREK POIRIER RON MENDOZA KENT TORREY Addison Restaurant Valrhona Revival Ice-Cream The Cheese Shop Inc. We would like to extend a tremendous thank you to all of the Chefs, Sous Chefs, Sommeliers, Staff, Volunteers, Wine Estates, Partners and the Properties who make the Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest a tremendous success. CHLOE FRIEDLAND Santa Lucia Preserve FEATURED WINEMAKERS & SOMMELIERS

ALESSIA ANTINORI ALEX GAMBAL ANN COLGIN Marchesi Antinori Vineyard Domaine Alex Gambal Colgin Cellars

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE JIM CLENDENEN LARRY STONE Domaine JL Chave Au Bon Climat Master Sommelier & winegrower

MARK BRIGHT OLIVIER KRUG RAJAT PARR Wine Director / Partner Krug Champagne Sommelier & winegrower FEATURED PARTICIPANTS

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