N TOP TEN: MAY 2023


April 26, 2023

10 Events Special Nantucket Wine and Food Festival Edition.

written by Nantucket Magazine

1. CHRISTIAN MOREAU GRAND CRU CHABLIS LUNCHEON


MAY 18TH @ 11AM


White Elephant Ballroom


Join the “King of Chablis” Christian Moreau for a large format Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Luncheon featuring multiple vintages, all poured from jeroboams. The exuberant Christian Moreau will delight and educate you with family stories and winery tales while chefs Conor Dennehy, Erin Miller and Sandrine Wallace create the perfect accompanying dishes.

2. CHÂTEAU MARGAUX DINNER


MAY 18TH @ 8 PM


Private Home TBA


Château Margaux is considered the most elegant and sensual of the first growths. Its haunting perfume and incredible balance of power and finesse are nothing short of amazing. This memorable five-course dinner prepared by Chef James Hackney of Twenty-Eight Atlantic at Wequassett boasts unforgettable wines from Château Margaux, including Pavillon Blanc and Rouge, as well as three vintages of the Grand Vin dating back to 1983.

3. MYSTICAL WORLD OF PINOT NOIR


MAY 19TH @ 11AM


White Elephant Shoreline Tent


Taste top producers from across the world of pinot who will share what is special about their own terroir. From Grand Cru Burgundy by Domaine Jacques Prieur to Craggy Range of New Zealand and the rest of the world in between, these Luminary winemakers will guide you through a tasting of the best their own region has to offer.

4. PRESIDENTIAL TASTING


MAY 19TH @ 11AM


Nantucket Hotel


Esteemed wine educator Kevin Zraly will lead a small, intimate group through a tasting of the favorite wines of some of the most influential presidents of the United States. Sample the same wines that were enjoyed by Presidents LBJ, Nixon, and JFK, with such selections as Veuve Clicquot, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Rare Wine Co. Madeira.

5. CHILEAN WINE LUNCHEON


MAY 19TH @ 12:30


White Elephant Deck


Join Julio Alonso, executive director of Wines of Chile, along with five top Chilean vintners and learn why Chile is all the buzz today. The luncheon will be prepared by celebrated chef Fernanda Tapia.

6. BUBBLES & CLAWS


MAY 19TH @ 1:30PM


Tent at the White Elephant


Join this beautiful luncheon at the elegant White Elephant for a first taste of summer luxury. Travel beyond the coastal waters of Nantucket and experience three magnificent Champagnes, each paired with a unique, sumptuous lobster dish.

7. CALIFORNIA CABARET


MAY 19TH @ 3:30PM


White Elephant Ballroom


Take a twirl around the “Napa Dance Floor” with some of the top producers from Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak, Rutherford, Knight’s Valley and more. Napa Valley is the source of some of the world’s best tasting and most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignons.

8. WINE AROUND THE WORLD


MAY 19TH @ 3:30PM


White Elephant Deck


Get your passports out for this global wine tasting adventure. Your journey will take you to exciting wine regions including Australia, Hungary, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Croatia and beyond!

9. DAMES DÉJEUNER


MAY 20TH @ 11AM


TBA


Dames Déjeuner has become one of the most sought-after tickets at the NWF. Gather to celebrate the women who have inspired us with their craftsmanship, their leadership and their motivation. The luncheon is filled with compelling dialogue, award-winning cuisine, top-rated wines and a host of motivated women who have moved the dial, pushed the envelope, paved paths and built bridges.

10. SONOMA WINE DINNER


MAY 20TH @ 7PM


White Elephant Ballroom


Join this remarkable collection of Sonoma wine producers for a wine-paired dinner and guided tour of Sonoma County, a region of honest, family-owned wineries. You will explore the best of Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that the region has to offer.

Latest Stories


By brianbushard April 26, 2025
Fashion
By brianbushard April 25, 2025
Gabriella and Eric's Nantucket wedding.
A group of musician keeps a tradition alive.
By brianbushard April 25, 2025
A group of musician keeps a tradition alive.
The Our Island Home nursing facility faces a critical vote at Annual Town Meeting this spring.
By brianbushard April 25, 2025
The Our Island Home nursing facility faces a critical vote at Annual Town Meeting this spring.
An eco-friendly approach to landscaping.
By brianbushard April 25, 2025
An eco-friendly approach to landscaping.
Bluefin tuna spotter pilot Doug Lindley stars in the Discovery Channel's new show, Harpoon Hunters.
By brianbushard April 24, 2025
Bluefin tuna spotter pilot Doug Lindley stars in the Discovery Channel's new show, Harpoon Hunters.
MORE STORIES