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March 8-12 2017 Welcome to the 32nd Annual Hilton Head Island and Food Festival!

who are discovering Hilton Head Island for the first time, or who have taken the opportunityTo those to explore it again, a second welcome and thank you to you.

What makes our festival special is the contribution and dedication of countless individuals, seen and unseen. Our presenting sponsor, Publix, makes this event possible through their generous Sincerest thanks support. to The Town of Hilton Head, State of South Carolina, The Sea Pines Resort, Sonesta, and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport do not receive enough credit. Without them, this festival would not be possible, nor in the past few years would tens of millions of dollars have flowed into the local economy and tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships have been generated. Namely, nearly $50,000 in five years.

Hundreds of are submitted for judging from Vintners, Importers, and Distributors such as Republic National Distributing Company, Southern Wine & Spirits, Breakthru Beverage Group, and Grapevine Distributors, to name a few. Chefs demonstrate their skills, and restaurants offer their space for luxurious wine dinners and make sure the Food in Hilton Head Island Wine and Food presenting sponsor Festival is not lost. These chefs are leading change in the way we think about our relationship with what we eat, from whence it is derived, and the environmental impact. of the 2017 A special thank you to Emily Grenier for her tireless efforts, Camille Copeland for her contribution, and Veuve Clicquot for joining us this year. Thank you to our media partners, and to our judges. Without them, the Hilton Head Island International Wine Competition would not be possible, meaning there would be no wine lots to bid on during the Grand Tasting and Public Tasting, and less scholarships available through the John and Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to this year's winners: Sparkling: Signal Ridge Brut, 2012; White: Cooper's Hawk Gewurztraminer, NV; Rose: Klinker Brick Rose, 2016; Red: Angove Family Shiraz, 2015.

Over thirty years ago our festival began and has observed the local culinary movement and love of fine wine. “Farm to table,” “local,” “sustainable,” “whole hog,” they conjure certain images to the mind. For me, they conjure images of Hilton Head, its wine and food.

I trust as our week of festivities close, you will return home eagerly awaiting your return next year.

Tom Hines Chairman

1 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 2 06 Knowledge Sessions

07 Sip and Stroll Event table of 08 Best Show Wine CONTENTS in 09 Grand Tasting Event 10 Wine Auction

12 Let the Competition Begin! 13 Wine Medalists 19 Public Tasting Events 21 Guest Chefs 31 Grand Brunch Event 33 Thank You

Board of Directors Steering Committee

Tom Hines President Edward J Brown Jackie Brino Trinchero Family Estates George Mason Mortgage Celebrations Catering & Events Molly Kennedy Sandy Benson VP Rocky Whitehead Celebrations Catering & Events Custom Audio Video Bomboras Grille, The Art Cafe Emily Grenier Sysco Steve Birdwell Treasurer Dr. Robert Hohman Glenn Harvey The Sea Pines Resort Retired Republic National Distributing Corporation (RNDC) Laurie Nihiser Fultz Drew Laughlin Lee & Nancy Smith Yonder Field Public Relations Laughlin & Bowen PC

3 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 4 Knowledge Sessions

Magnolia Room: The Plantation Golf Club inside Sea Pines: 100 N. Sea Pines Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Best Best Thursday,of March the 9 | 5:30-7:30 pm | $100 per person

ome join local certifiedpersonal (though perhaps less CSommeliers Camille Copeland familiar) favorites. In addition and Stephanie Stawski as they take to the tasting, Camille and you through six flights of wines (for a Stephanie will share stories and total of 18 wines). In each flight, we many pictures from their travels will taste one iconic name – Veueve to discover these wines. By the Clicquot, Tablas Creek Dianthus end of the session, not only will Rose, Cht. Montelena , you feel like you have personally Cht. Beaucastel Chateauneuf du visited many of these , Pape, Tignanello Blend, and Silver but you might be asking yourself, (Napa) Cabernet. “Do I have a new favorite?” We will compare and contrast the iconic name against two of their

Tribute Madame Clicquot Friday,A March 10 to | 1:00-2:15 pm | $100 per person

adame Clicquot single- Mhandedly created the legacy iconic brand that we all know and swoon for today.

For this effervescent afternoon, we will speak to the history of the Veuve Clicquot Maison, as well as the nuances and complexities of and wine making. We’ll raise a glass in tribute to the label’s intriguing history and unique expressions as guests are taken on a tour through tasting, culminating with an ode to the Madame herself, La Grande Dame.

5 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 6 SIP STROLL CONGRATULATIONS & to the 2017 winners of Grab your glass and Sip & Stroll your way through the variety shops that line the Best Show famous Harbour Town Yacht Basin. in Treat yourself to a great selection of wines while enjoying discounts at participating shops, all while taking in the WHITE SPARKLING Cooper’s Hawk Signal Ridge beautiful atmosphere. There are so many Gewurztraminer, NV Brut, 2012 great places to see while you are here - don’t miss your chance! Nose Nose Thursday, March 9 Very fragrant Fall fruits and bread 1:00 - 4:00 PM Palate Palate $49 per person Tart and some Apples and crisp sweetness minerality Harbour Town Yacht Basin Pair with Pair with 149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Thai foods, Indian Gourmet cheeses and foods, and sushi local oysters

ROSE RED Klinker Brick Angove Family Crest Rose, 2016 Shiraz, 2015

Nose Nose Citrus and floral Peppery Palate Palate Strawberries and Red fruits, chocolate, watermelon with a and soft tannins bright and dry finish Pair with Pair with Steak and barbeque Salad, or just enjoy with friends on the porch

7 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 8 everyone wins at the wine AUCTION

ost people have seen the large silent auctions Mat the Grand and Public Tastings, but do you know what that money goes towards? My guess is that most do not. As our volunteers and board MARCH 10 members are passionate about the answer, I think everyone needs to be “in the know.” You see, as grand tasting much fun as the week turns out to be, it’s not just about having a good time.

Friday, March 10 This traditional tasting is the All of the proceeds go into college scholarships 5:30 - 7:30 PM festival’s most exclusive celebration, for deserving students at the University of South $125 per person featuring award-winning wines and Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of an array of light hors d’oeuvres. For the Lowcountry. We have donated $42,000 for Harbour Town Clubhouse the first time, we will be hosting this scholarships in the last four years alone to students 11 Lighthouse Lane, event throughout the Harbour Town in Hotel Restaurant Management Training programs. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 clubhouse, a truly fantastic setting And these young students often end up staying right for some truly fantastic wines. here in the Lowcountry and becoming leaders in these industries. While you meander through the Grand Tasting looking for your So, while you get to go home with your winning bid favorite wine, we are happy to wine, you are simultaneously helping support the announce this year that you will education of future generations. Thank you for your have the pleasure of listening to generosity, and good luck getting that wine! “Lavon & Louise,” who have been local favorites for years! The auctions take place during the Grand Tasting and Public Tasting Events. Grand Tasting Featured Wineries

Advintage Hahn Family Wines Palm Bay Imports Alexander Valley Hall Wines Pernod Ricard Banfi Vintners Impero Wine Dist Rex Hill Biltmore J Lohr Vineyards Rodney Strong Grand Tasting Auction Bronco Wine Group Justin/Landmark Schug Friday March 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Constellation Wines K Vintners St Michelle Wine Estate Cresent Moon Dist King Estate Trinchero Duckhoorn Vineyards Klinkebrick Winery Union Wine Company Public Tasting Auction Excelsior Moet-Hennessey Vintage Wine Estates Foley Family Wines Old Bridge Cellars Willamette Valley Vineyards Saturday March 11, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Grapevine

9 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 10 LET THE 2017 International Wine COMPETITION BEGIN

Judges

Madeline Triffon MS Wayne Belding MS Max Vater CWE Elise Loehr Adv S, WSET Jacob Gragg Adv S, CSW Rick Rubel Adv S Femi Oyediran Adv S Andrew Marshall Adv S Jesse Rodriguez Adv S Stacy Schultz CS, WSET 3 Eric Cooperman CS, CSW Joe Gambrell CS, CSW James Corbin CS, CSW Camille Copeland CS Scott Cohen CS Lain Bradford CS Terrance Polcari CS Pietro Giardini CS

Judges were hand selected for their expertise and contributions to the food and beverage industry. They hold certifications from the Court of Master , Society of Wine Educators, International Guild or Wine and Spirits Education Trust.

MS - Master Sommelier AdvS - Advanced Sommelier CS - Certified Sommelier CWE - Certified Wine Educator CSW - Certified Sommelier

11 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 12 2017 International 2017 International Wine Competition Wine Competition Medalists DOUBLE GOLD GOLD Medalists

SPARKLING Signal Ridge Brut, 2012

RED Angove Family Shiraz, 2015

Sancerre Sautereau 2015 France; White; AOC

Etna Bianco Planeta 2015 Italy; DOC/DOCG White ROSE White Blend Cass Winery 2016 White Table Blend Klinker Brick Rose, 2016 Chardonnay Chalk Hill 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay Clos Pegase 2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay Napa Cellars 2014 Napa Valley WHITE Show Chardonnay Three Thieves 2015 California in Chardonnay Trinity Oaks 2015 California Cooper’s Hawk Gewurztraminer, NV Chardonnay Menage a Trois 2015 California

Best Terra d’Oro 2014 California d’ Castel Verdino 2012 Italy; Red DOC Alchemist 2014 Oregon Brut Signal Ridge 2012 Traditional grape varieties Pinot Noir Pacific Heights 2015 North Coast Rose Klinker Brick 2016 California Pinot Noir Hawthorne Grove 2015 California Red Blend Ledson 2014 US Grillo Anita 2015 Italy; White Red Ledson 2013 California Gewurztraminer Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, NV Red Zinfandel Maggio Family Vineyards 2015 Lodi Napa Cellars 2014 California Marceline Vineyards 2014 US Merlot Swanson Vineyards 2012 California Aglianico Manimurci Taurasi 2011 Italy Red Blend Trinchero 2013 California Brunello Armilla 2011 Italy Alexander Valley Vineyards 2013 Sonoma County Dona Paula 2015 Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon Barefoot NV California Cabernet Sauvignon Hall Napa Valley Winery 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Clos Pegase 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Kuleto Estate 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Roth Estate 2014 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Rombauer Vineyards 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Volunteer 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Rombauer Vineyards 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon J. Lohr Series 2014 Cental Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Trinchero 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wakefield/Taylors 2014 Australia Shiraz Angove Family Winemakers 2015 Australia Petit Cantenac Clos Cantenac 2012 Bordeaux Red; AOC Shiraz Wakefield/Taylors 2015 Australia Petite Sirah Terra dOro 2014 California Shiraz Wakefield/Taylors 2015 Australia Shiraz Wakefield/Taylors 2014 Australia Alexander Valley Vineyards 2014 California

13 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 14 2017 International 2017 International Wine Competition Wine Competition Medalists SILVER SILVER Medalists

Brut Ferrari, NV Traditional grape varieties Pinot Noir Three Thieves 2015 California Brut Bouvet-Ladubay, NV Non Traditional Varieties Pinot Noir Underwood 2015 Oregon Prosecco Avissa, NV Italy; DOC/DOCG Pinot Noir WALT Gap’s Crown Pinot Noir 2013 Central Coast Pink Moscato Gallo Family Vineyards, NV California Red Blend Morgan Winery 2015 California Pinot Noir Rose Barra of Mendocino 2016 California Red Blend Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 American Red Sparkling Barefoot: Red Muscato, NV Champagne; California Red Blend Maggie Malick Wine Caves 2014 Virginia tBarefoot, NV US Red Blend Dona Paula 2014 Argentina Riesling King’s Ridge 2014 Oregon Red Blend Gravel Bar Red Blend 2014 US Riesling Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV US Red Blend Menage a Trois 2015 California Innocent Bystander 2016 New Zealand Red Blend Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery 2014 California Sauvignon Blanc Menage a Trois 2015 California Red Blend Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Sauvignon Blanc Wine Cube 2015 California Red Blend The Naked Grape, NV California Sauvignon Blanc Yealands 2015 New Zealand Red Blend Exaltation 2013 California Sauvignon Blanc Huia 2016 US Red Blend Barefoot: Dry Red, NV California Sauvignon Blanc Oveja Negra 2016 Chile Red Blend Barefoot: Sweet Red, NV California Red Blend: Bordeaux Ledson 2013 California Fiano Rosalia 2015 Italy; White Red Blend: Meritage Pollak Vineyards 2014 US Moscato Menage a Trois 2015 Muscat Rosso da Monticello Le Mandorelle 2015 Italy; Red Moscato Blend Triulzi 2015 Italy Spanish Red Espaldera 2015 Spain, Red DO Pecorino Terre Sabelli 2015 Italy; White IGT Spanish Red Encendio 2015 Spain, Red DO Pinot Blanc Girasole Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel Alexander Valley Vineyards 2013 California Pinot Grigio Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Zinfandel Barefoot, NV Lodi Pinot Grigio Terra dOro 2015 US Zinfandel OZV 2015 Lodi Pinot Gris Blair Estate 2015 California Zinfandel Ledson 2013 California Pouilly Fuisse Sangouard Ancestreal 2015 France; White; AOC Merlot Hall Napa Valley Winery 2013 California White Blend Menage a Trois 2015 US Merlot Rombauer Vineyards 2013 California Merlot Trinity Oaks 2015 California Chardonnay Alexander Valley Vineyards 2015 California Chardonnay Artisan 2015 California Chardonnay Carmenet Chardonnay 2015 California Cabernet Franc Jones von Drehle 2014 US Chardonnay Concannon Vineyard 2014 Central Coast Cabernet Franc Pollak Vineyards 2014 US Chardonnay J. Lohr Estates 2015 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Concannon Vineyard 2014 Cental Coast Chardonnay Lodi Estates 2015 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2013 North Coast Chardonnay Pollak Vineyards 2015 US Cabernet Sauvignon J. Lohr Estates 2014 Cental Coast Chardonnay Schug 2015 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Jeff Gordon Cellars 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay Schug 2015 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cellars 2014 Napa Valley Chardonnay Slow Press 2014 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Cabernet Sauvignon Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay Taken Wine Co. 2015 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Rule 2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay Napa Cellars 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Naked Grape, NV California Chardonnay Marceline Vineyards 2015 Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon Trinchero 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard {511} 2013 Napa Valley Corvina Tinazzi - Selezione di Famiglia 2015 Italy; Red IGT Cabernet Sauvignon Wakefield/Taylors 2015 Australia Pinot Noir Chalk Hill 2013 Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cellars 2014 Napa Valley Pinot Noir Hahn Winery 2015 California Cabernet Sauvignon Cabana Wines 2014 Napa Valley Pinot Noir Innocent Bystander 2014 New Zealand Carmenere Carmen 2014 Chile Pinot Noir Lincourt 2014 Central Coast Malbec Barefoot, NV California Pinot Noir Maison L’Envoye 2014 Oregon Malbec Killka 2014 Argentina Pinot Noir Morgan Winery 2014 Central Coast Malbec The Show 2015 Argentina Pinot Noir Raptor Ridge: Estate Whole Cluster 2014 Oregon Petite Sirah Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2013 California Pinot Noir Raptor Ridge: Barrel Select 2014 Oregon Ripassa Masi 2012 Italy; Red IGT Pinot Noir Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Russian River Valley Valpolicella Ripasso Tinazzi - Selezione di Famiglia 2013 Italy; Red DOC Pinot Noir Seaglass 2015 California Shiraz Barefoot, NV California

15 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 16 2017 International 2017 International Wine Competition Wine Competition Medalists BRONZE BRONZE Medalists

Blanc de Blancs Huia 2010 Traditional Pinot Noir J. Lohr Vineyard Series 2013 Central Coast Prosecco Barefoot Bubbly, NV Italy Pinot Noir Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants: Lux, NV American Prosecco Menage a Trois, NV Italy Pinot Noir Raptor Ridge: Meredith Mitchell Vineyard 2014 Oregon Prossecco Mille 2015 Non Traditional Varieties Pinot Noir Alexander Valley Vineyards 2015 California Sauvignon Blanc Hunky Dory 2016 New Zealand Pinot Noir Blair Estate 2013 Central Coast Sparkling Blend Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry, NV Charmat Process Pinot Noir Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, NV American Sparkling Blend Barefoot Bubbly Pineapple, NV Other Pinot Noir Four Graces 2014 Oregon Sparkling Blend Blanc de Bleu Brut, NV Non Traditional Varieties Pinot Noir Joel Gott 2015 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir Kings Ridge 2014 Oregon Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Pinot Noir Menage a Trois 2015 California Moscato The Naked Grape, NV Pinot Noir Pino Cellars 2013 US Moscato Barefoot, NV Pinot Noir Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Moscato Gallo Family Vineyards, NV Pinot Noir Trinity Oaks 2015 California Müller-Thurgau InVINtions, NV Germany; All other Whites Pinot Noir Windrun 2013 Central Coast Pinot Grigio Barefoot, NV US Pinot Noir Wine Cube 2015 California Pinot Grigio Bargetto 2016 California Pinot Noir Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 California Pinot Grigio Liberty Creek, NV California Pinot Noir WALT Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 2013 Central Coast Pinot Grigio Pino Cellars Pinot Gris 2014 US Rosso da Monticello Le Mandorelle 2013 Italy; Red Pinot Grigio Three Thieves 2015 US Rosso da Monticello Le Mandorelle 2015 Italy; Red Pinot Grigio Trinity Oaks 2015 US Zinfandel Moss Roxx 2013 Lodi Red Moscato Barefoot Bubbly, NV Sparkling Zinfandel Rodney Strong Vineyards: Knotty Vines 2014 California Rose Marceline Vineyards 2015 US Zinfandel Alexander Valley Vineyards 2013 California Rose of Pinot Noir Blair Estate 2015 California Zinfandel Menage a Trois 2014 Lodi Vermentino Barboursville Vineyards 2015 Virginia Zinfandel Nanna's Short Cake 2014 Lodi White Zinfandel Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Zinfandel Napa Cellars 2014 North Coast Chardonnay The Naked Grape, NV California Zinfandel Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Chardonnay J. Lohr Vineyard Series: Arroyo Vista 2015 Central Coast Zinfandel Terra dOro 2014 Amador County Chardonnay Cabana Wines 2012 California Zinfandel Folie à Deux 2013 North Coast Chardonnay Jeff Gordon Cellars: Carneros 2015 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Dona Paula 2015 Argentina Chardonnay Cavit 2014 Italy; DOC/DOCG Cabernet Sauvignon Humble Pie 2014 Cental Coast Chardonnay Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, NV US Cabernet Sauvignon Liberty Creek, NV California Chardonnay Gravel Bar Chardonnay 2014 US Cabernet Sauvignon Portillo 2015 Argentina Chardonnay Hanwood Estate 2015 Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Slow Press 2015 California Chardonnay Jones von Drehle 2015 US Cabernet Sauvignon The Show 2014 California Chardonnay Liberty Creek, NV California Cabernet Sauvignon Western Slope 2014 California Chardonnay Menage a Trois 2014 California Cabernet Sauvignon Rodney Strong Vineyards 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay Morgan Winery 2014 California Cabernet Sauvignon Wakefield/Taylors 2014 Australia Chardonnay Old Soul 2015 Lodi Malbec Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, NV California Chardonnay Pacific Heights 2015 Sonoma County Malbec Dona Paula - Los Cardos 2015 Argentina Chardonnay Rombauer Vineyards 2015 Napa Valley Meritage Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants: Lux , NV US Chardonnay Wine Cube 2015 California Petit Verdot Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2013 US Chardonnay Davis Bynum Winery 2014 California Petite Sirah Concannon Vineyard 2014 California Chardonnay Joel Gott 2015 Sonoma County Petite Sirah J. Lohr Vineyard Series - Tower Road 2014 California Chardonnay Rodney Strong Vineyards: Estate 2015 Sonoma County Red Blend Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon 2013 Virginia Chardonnay Rodney Strong Vineyards 2015 Sonoma County Red Blend Evans & Tate Expressions Smooth Operator 2014 Australia Velata, NV Red Blend Guenoc - Victorian Claret 2014 California

Red Blend Hahn Winery GSM 2015 California Cabernet Franc Pollak Vineyards 2014 US Red Blend Hawthorne Grove 2013 California Côtes du Rhône Rouge Jean Luc Colombo: Les Abeilles 2014 France; AOC Red Blend Maggie Malick 's Captain's Cuvee 2014 Virginia Merlot Artisan 2012 California Red Blend OZV 2014 Merlot Menage a Trois 2015 California Red Blend Pause 2013 Merlot Sutter Home Family Vineyards, NV California Red Blend: Cabernet Charles & Charles 2015 Washington Merlot Vittorio 2015 Syrah Klinker Brick 2014 California Merlot Wine Cube 2015 California Merlot Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, NV American

17 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 18 V.I.P. public TASTING

Saturday, March 11 11 :00 am - 4:00 pm $110 per person

Psst! Have you heard about our VIP Public Tasting event? public It’s all the entertainment, food, TASTING wine, and fun of the regular Public Tasting, plus a whole lot more! From 11 AM-4 PM, enjoy additional food and wine Saturday, March 11 Public Tasting Event Schedule Outdoor Gourmet Event Schedule selections, a little privacy, and 11 :00 am - 4:00 pm a spectacular view of Harbour $65 per person 11-12:00 Bartenders’ Challenge 12:00 Sea Pines Resort – Matthew Roher Town as you mingle with our Lowcountry Pickled Shrimp other VIP guests atop the 12-2:30 Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge 12:30 Publix – Tony Charbonnet Harbour Town Yacht Club! Join us for the festival’s largest event as we celebrate our 32nd 12-3:00 Public Tasting 1:00 Alexander’s – Don Reinheardt Lowcountry Clams with Andouille & White Beans anniversary at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Explore 250+ wines 1-2:00 Waiters’ Race 1:30 Bombora’s – Ken Wisneski Top of the Scallops with Red Beet Risotto & Tomato Jam from all over the world while Harbour Town Yacht Club watching the Island’s top chefs 4:00 Festival Closes 2:00 CQ’s – Brody Weaver 149 Lighthouse Drive in action at the Sysco Outdoor Braised Short Ribs Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live jazz entertainment, and watch the fun and excitement of the waiter’s race. Don’t forget to bid on Help us select the award winning wines at the Silent 2017 Festival Selection Auction! All proceeds support the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Winner! Fund. Vote for your favorite wine by tagging your selection on Facebook, Harbour Town Yacht Basin Instagram or Twitter: 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 #HHIWFF2017selection

19 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 20 MEET chef the CHEFS MATTHEW ROHER MEETCHEFS hef Matthew serves as Resort Executive the Chef for The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton CHead Island. In this role, he applies his extensive and distinguished experience to senior resident chef oversee the diverse concepts, kitchens and TONY CHARBONNET teams that comprise The Sea Pines Resort Culinary Program.

Chef Matthew is a graduate of the prestigious dream of French Culinary Institute in New York. Chef restaurant positions held by Chef Roher include: The ownership by ith over twenty years in three and a half years and took Landings Club, Savannah Georgia; Restaurant opening Cha Bella the restaurant business, over the Tallahassee Publix Aprons Associates; Tropica and World Financial Center, Restaurant in 2007, WTony has experienced Cooking School where he served NYC, MezzaLuna Restaurant Company NYC; one of the highest rated many facets of the hospitality industry. 2 years before being promoted to Atlanta, Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Atlanta. restaurants in the southeast. Front kitchens to dining rooms, he Senior Resident Chef and returning He has introduced, advised and supported Chef Matt followed up with a number has felt at home cooking and serving, to Jacksonville to lead a team of numerous local food purveyors and initiatives to of innovative and sustainably minded / striving to deliver a premier customer talented and experienced chefs. The Savannah’s plate and has partnered with a wide concepts including Earth to Table Catering, service experience. exposure to the many chefs who are range of local charities and fundraisers through Avondale Farm, and Farmbox Savannah, all of part of the Aprons programs as well in-kind donations and chef participation. Recent which enjoyed both critical and popular acclaim. In 2008, Tony began his Publix career as the local and nationally known career highlights include realizing his childhood as a Sous Chef at the Jacksonville chefs helps to enrich Tony’s culinary Try Matthew's recipe during the outdoor gourmet event! Publix Aprons Cooking School under knowledge providing a continuing the direction of Chef Patrick Walley. learning platform. He achieved Resident Chef after Chef Matthew's Lowcountry Pickled Shrimp Appetizer

Ingredients Directions 1 stalk Celery, cut in 2-in. lengths 1 In a large saucepan, combine celery, half of the red onion, half the lemon 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced slices, large pinch of salt, & water. Bring to boil, cover; reduce heat to low. 1 Lemon, sliced in thin rounds Simmer 5 min. Salt, to taste 2 Add shrimp, then immediately remove pan from heat, cover again. Set aside 4 C. Water for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink. 1 lb. (12-20 count) Raw coastal 3 Drain shrimp from liquid and toss with vinegar and oil while still warm. Allow southern shrimp, peeled and to cool in fridge for 1 hr. Remove from marinade, reserve liquid. deveined with tails intact 4 Prepare the fennel: Trim the fronds (save a handful). Cut the bulb in half ½ bulb Fresh Fennel again through the root. Set pieces cut-side down; slice fennel very thinly. ½ C. Cider Vinegar 5 In a 1-qt canning jar/crock: layer shrimp, remaining lemon slices & onion, ½ C. Olive Oil (more if needed) fennel & a few fennel fronds, thyme sprigs, garlic, capers, & mustard seed. 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper 6 Pour the reserved vinegar and oil into the jar to cover the shrimp. If the liquid A few sprigs Fresh Thyme doesn’t quite cover the shrimp, add more olive oil. 1 clove Garlic, halved 7 To cure the shrimp, cover the jar tightly and refrigerate at least 1 day (up to 3) 2 Tbsp Capers with juices 8 To serve shrimp: Carefully spoon mixture into big bowl and serve with 2 Tbsp Mustard seed toothpicks or in individual stemmed glasses as an appetizer or first course.

21 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 22 MEET CHEFS the chef DON REINHEARDT

on originally joined As the Executive Chef the Greenwood culinary of Alexander's, Don is Dteam in March of 2013 as responsible for all food the Catering Chef. Don has spent 20 years production within the resort working in luxury hotels, resorts and clubs including the food for restaurants, throughout North America and the Caribbean. banquet functions, and events, as His culinary education came as an apprentice well as menu development, food under Chef Waldo Brun, corporate executive purchase specifications, recipes, chef for Westin Hotels and Resorts at the supervising production and kitchen Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. staff, developing and monitoring A long time Hilton Head Island resident, he food and labor budget for the Try Don's recipe lives in Sea Pines with his wife, Misty, and department, and maintaining the during the outdoor gourmet event! their children. He enjoys playing golf in his highest food quality and sanitation time away from work. standards.

Chef Don's Lowcountry Clams with Andouille and White Beans

Ingredients Directions

1 lb. Andouille Sausage 1 Prep ingredients by dicing onion and chilled butter. Chop Italian parsley. 1 ½ lbs. Middleneck Clams 2 Add oil into a heavy pan over medium heat. Add andouille and onions; 1 bottle saute until onions become fragrant. 12 oz. cooked white kidney 3 Add clams, stir gently, and add splash of wine. Simmer until clams begin beans to open. 1 White Onion 4 Finish with parsley and butter. Serve with crusty bread. ½ C. Italian Parsley Recipe for two. 2 tsp. olive oil 2 oz. chilled butter Crusty bread to serve

23 hiltonheadwineandfood.com chef MEET KEN WISNESKI the CHEFS en discovered his passion for food and service at just 14 years old. He got his start Kworking at a restaurant at that young age and was supported and influenced by his family. His grandmother, a chef at a large company in the hospitality industry, inspired him greatly, and he quickly found his focus centering on high quality and creative cuisine. That passion has driven him throughout his 40 year career in restaurants and catering, and has led him to work with top chefs such as Emeril Lagasse in New Orleans' French Quarter.

After the return from New Orleans, Chef Ken opened a group of Cherrywood Barbecue where he brought his bold VIPs. This is New England flavors and “stirred the pot” with old- where he made the school New Orleans flair. In Duxbury, Massachusetts, connection with Hilton he reopened the Sun Tavern where he won the Head Island - and, after a “Top Plate of 2008” by the Patriot Ledger, Taste of few too many winters in New Pembroke's “Best Appetizers,” and “Best Dessert” at England, he has made the move the 2009 Plymouth Thanksgiving Food Fest. to our lovely isle.

As a catering chef for over 15 years he has directed Chef Ken has now taken the helm at the major galas for the Boston Public Library, Big Brothers, newly renamed Rockfish Seafood & Steaks @ and the Robert F. Kennedy Celebrity Golf Tournament. Bomboras, where he will bring his love for Southern At the 2015 and 2016 Masters in Augusta, Georgia, creative cuisine with Fresh Seafood and Steaks and he was a guest chef at the Champions Retreat for the local favorites - with a twist all his own.

Try Ken's recipe during the outdoor gourmet event!

Chef Ken's Red Beet Risotto with Jumbo Sea Scallops

Ingredients Directions

3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Heat the oil & butter in heavy saucepan. Add onions, cook until translucent. 2 Tbsp Whole Butter Add rice, stir until coated with butter/oil mixture. 1/2 C. Finely Chopped Onion 2 Add white wine, stir continually over medium heat until absorbed. 1 C. Arborio Rice 3 Start to add 1/2 c hot broth, stirring as it absorbs. Continue ladling hot broth; 1/2 C. Dry White Wine stir continuously 20-25 min (until rice is cooked but slightly firm to the teeth). 2 C. Chicken Broth, Heated 4 Stir in cheeses; season with salt & pepper. Mascarpone Cheese 5 Next: Dry and season the scallops with salt & pepper. Roasted Beet, Diced 6 Heat sauté pan, add oil, sear scallops 3-4 mins per side; remove from pan, Salt & Pepper set aside. 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan 7 Deglaze risotto with white wine. Add fresh thyme, then reduce. Cheese 8 Add 4 Tbsp heavy cream. Reduce, then whisk in 4 Tbsp butter. 4 Jumbo Sea Scallops 9 Finish with sea scallops.

25 hiltonheadwineandfood.com 26 MEET CHEFS the chef BRODY WEAVER

"I went to school in for Mikey’s, a ninety-seat on Hilton Head. My tenure there Chicago, Illinois at the Art restaurant in downtown expanded my culinary knowledge Institute, where I graduated in Milwaukee, which obtained a into the world of Italian food. 2006 with a culinary degree and a four-star rating at the time of my I was promoted to Chef de Cuisine at passion for cooking. employment. This experience was another Lowrey property, CQ’s, which invaluable for the next phase of My first job giving me a glimpse of focused on fresh local seafood with a my career. Felix Hafner, executive kitchen life was working for a popular southern twist. chef of Mikey’s, inspired me with Irish pub called The Ivanhoe in his vast abilities and a farm to table My first Executive Chef position was Racine, Wisconsin. After that, I was philosophy that encouraged me to at Napoli Bistro in Bluffton, South hooked. Over the next several years, continue my culinary path. Carolina, where I put everything I had I was able to apply the knowledge learned throughout my career into from school to develop specials, In 2010, I moved to South Carolina play. Then, when the opportunity manage costs, and deal with the with my wife and was retained by came along to return to CQ’s, this complex nature inherent to fast- the Lowrey group. I was fortunate to time as Executive Chef, I took that paced restaurants. Following The work under Yuri Gow, executive chef leap into the next stage of my career." Ivanhoe, I spent four years working of Antonio’s, for my first position Try Brody's recipe during the outdoor gourmet event!

Chef Brody's Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients Directions

4-5 lbs Beef Short Ribs 1 Salt and pepper short ribs and lightly coat in flour. Heat up large saute pan; 1 Bunch Celery add olive oil to cover bottom of pan. 3 Large Carrots 2 Lightly sear all sides of short ribs individually; put to side. 2 Yellow Onions 3 Cut vegetables in to 2 inch cuts. Place in deep roasting pan (note your pan will 2 C. Tomato Paste have to be able to hold all items flat and covered with liquid) 2 qt. Beef Broth 4 Place herbs in pan along with the seared beef. 1 C. Honey 5 Mix tomato paste, orange juice, beef broth, and honey. Pour over beef 2 sprigs Rosemary mixture. Add enough water to cover beef completely. Use plastic wrap to cover, 2 sprigs Thyme then foil to seal. 2 sprigs Sage 6 Place on center rack of 325 degree preheated oven. Cook for 4 hours or until 1 bunch Parsley tender. Portion over mashed potatoes, and use cooking liquid as sauce. 2 C. Orange Juice Recipe feeds 6 -8 people. Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta with 1 C. Red Wine vegetable of your choice.

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ill Nesto, Master of Wine, obscures its turbulent history known and Frances Di Savino, as the Chianti wars in which producers authors of the recently from throughout Tuscany jousted published book, Chianti among themselves for the right to call Classico: The Search for their wines Chianti. Chianti is also the BTuscany’s Noblest Wine, bring the story crucible in which wines of the true Chianti to Hilton Head Island. were first developed and perfected. Interspersed between tutored tastings of Chianti Classico wines from different Join us for this remarkable tour of , Fran and Bill describe their Chianti and its Chianti Classico wines adventures researching their ground- in this amazing weekend full of wine breaking and authoritative book. tastings, food pairings, and lessons The Chianti Classico appellation from a rare master sommelier. stretches across high hills between Florence and Siena. Its scenic beauty See you there!

Bill Nesto is a Master of Wine and a founder of the Wine Studies Program at Boston University, where he is also a Senior Lecturer. Frances Di Savino is an attorney with a background in medieval and Renaissance studies and is Bill’s partner in life and on the wine road. Bill and Frances also coauthored The World of Sicilian Wine (UC Press) which won the André Simon Book Award for 2013 in London.

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12 BRUNCH Sunday, March 11 am - 2:30 pm at the Sea Pines Beach Club Atlantic Room at the Sea Pines Beach Club For reservations call 843.842.1971 $49 +tax, gratuities

Wellness bar Granola, yogurt, muesli, and oatmeal Seasonal fruit and purees, nuts, dates, raisins Salad bar and grilled veggies

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Crown Roast Pork Rack Red potato hash browns Parsnip and potato home fries accented with sweet peppers, onions and parsley Anson Mills Farms grits Creole gravy

House smoked salmon with condiments, chopped egg, capers, scallions, and tomato

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To all of those who we could not do this without, we just wanted to say THANK YOU!

First off, I want to offer a huge also creates all lodging partners thank you to our presenting the silent auction lots care for our guests, sponsor, Publix. We are not only that are available at the whether they want a hotel grateful for their support, but also Grand and Public Tastings. room on the beach or the pleased to work with a company And through those auctions, we convenience of a house or villa; that truly believes in giving back have given over $42,000 in college Savannah-HHI Airport gets people and supporting the communities scholarships to deserving students here conveniently from all over the they are a part of. You see it in the over the last four years alone. And nation and the world; and of course, culture they have developed from if you bought one or more of those our local restaurant community is the very top to the very bottom. lots, thank you, and we hope you there to provide experiences our Next, we want to say thank you can imagine a student studying guests will never forget. to our host, The Sea Pines Resort. hard as you enjoy your wines. It goes without saying that there Not only are we afforded to host the There is an army of volunteers would not be a festival without events in such a beautiful location, to put on all the events every year all our wine partners. Not only MEDIA PARTNERS but the number of dedicated people and we cannot thank them enough are countless hours put in by so who work so hard to make this for their time, talent and energy. many busy wine professionals, but a success is remarkable. Is it a From parking, to admissions, to set there are amazing wine dinners all surprise that they continue, time up, to helping during the events, to over the Island, educational wine after time, to be titled a world class breaking it all down once everything seminars, and of course, the Grand resort? Or that weddings, corporate is complete - this would not happen and Public Tastings featuring so events and the PGA line up to hold every year without you. many wonderful wines. functions here? I think not. Next, we would like to thank Finally, we need to thank you We want to give a huge thank- all our sponsors and partners we for attending. We really hope to you to the wineries, judges and have developed relationships with see you next year as we celebrate volunteers that help us with our over the years. We have been very the start of spring on our beautiful International Judging. Not only is this fortunate to have people help us island. an element that makes us unique get the word out locally, nationally, FestivalJeff Director Gerber from many other festivals, but it and even internationally. Our Aka “The Wine Bubba”

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