March 8-12 2017 Welcome to the 32nd Annual Hilton Head Island Wine 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 wines 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 Chardonnay, you feel like you have personally Cht. Beaucastel Chateauneuf du visited many of these wineries, Pape, Tignanello Blend, and Silver but you might be asking yourself, Oak (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 champagne and wine making. We’ll raise a glass in tribute to the label’s intriguing history and unique vintage 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 Vineyards 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 Winery 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 Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, International Sommelier 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