Vita La Vino
Event Date:
Oct. 26, 2024
Event Time:
6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Location:
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Saluti—raise your glass and toast to the timeless allure of wine! Experience the enchanting flavors and rich traditions of Italy and the Mediterranean at Vita La Vino, marking HFWF’s return to Kaanapali at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Join us at the beloved grand tasting to Mālama Maui and show your support.
Indulge in ten exquisite creations by renowned chefs and masters of Italian cuisine whose culinary artistry knows no bounds! You’ll savor the Mediterranean spirit in every dish where Hawaii’s farm-fresh ingredients take a starring role at this grand tasting experience. But the delights don’t stop there! Meet winemakers from across the globe, including Italy’s famed wine regions, as they showcase their finest vintages to complement the evening’s vibrant flavors. Plus, you’ll enjoy artful aperitivo inspired by the cocktail culture of the Italian coast! New this year—don’t miss a fabulous drone show finaleto light the nights sky. See below for more information:
MORE INFORMATION
- Priority ticket gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M., an hour before General Admission attendees.
- VIP includes early entry access at 5:00 P.M. and a reserved seat in our VIP lounge featuring three exclusive culinary delights! Reserve a VIP table of ten to secure an entire table for your group. VIP guests will enjoy:
- Caviar tasting bar by Chef Cedric Vongerichten;
- Truffle station by Chef Yoshikazu Kizu;
- Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature raw bar—a feast from the sea featuring favorites like chutoro, Hamachi, uni, king crab, oysters and so much more.
- Event is outdoors, resort casual attire.
October 26, 2024
6:00-9:00 P.M.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Attire: Resort Casual
Outdoors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
- No one under the age of 21, including children in strollers accompanied by their parents, will be admitted to Festival events, unless noted otherwise.
ABOUT THE EVENT
- Ticket includes all food and drinks at event, and inclusive of taxes, fees and gratuity.
- All sales are final. All events, prices, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
- Please refer to FAQ for more information.
EAT, DRINK & STAY THE NIGHT
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is offering special room rates for HFWF attendees. Click HERE to book. Reservations and room rates are subject to availability.
SUPPORT HFWF
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is a program of the 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance. All proceeds from the Fourteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival benefit local aina-based and community organizations which support culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii.
If you are unable to attend an event, please consider making a donation HERE.
PARTICIPATING TALENT
Chefs
Charles Andres
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Lahaina, HI
Michele Belotti
Belotti Ristorante e Bottega - Oakland, CA
Celestino Drago
Drago Centro - Los Angeles, CA
Yoshikazu Kizu
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Kaanapali, Maui
Raphael Lunetta
Lunetta - Santa Monica, CA
Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis
Bestia - Los Angeles, CA
Frank Pabst
Blue Water Café - Vancouver, Canada
Zach Pollack
Cosa Buona - Los Angeles, CA
Angela Tamura
Pèppoli Restaurant - Pebble Beach, CA
Marcel Vigneron
Lemon Grove at The Aster - Hollywood, CA
Cedric Vongerichten
Wayan & Ma·dé - New York, NY
Roy Yamaguchi
Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants - Honolulu, HI
Sherry Yard
Bakery by the Yard - Manhattan Beach, CA
Sommeliers
Chuck Furuya, MS
Master Sommelier - Honolulu, HI
Christopher Ramelb, MS
Master Sommelier - Honolulu, HI
Winemakers
David Meadors
Booker Vineyards - Paso Robles, CA | Lingua Franca - Willamette Valley, OR
Matthew Milton
Moët Hennessy, Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Insignia - Napa Valley, CA | Cloudy Bay - Marlborough, New Zealand
Giulia Monteleone & Alessandro Benedetto
Monteleone - Etna, Sicily, Italy
Massimo Piccin
Podere Sapaio - Tuscany, Italy
Kelli Sahara
Brewer-Clifton - Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, CA | Gran Moraine - Willamette Valley, OR
Cristian Valbruzzoli
Lyra Imports - Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Mixologists
Kai Duarte
Makawao Public House - Makawao, HI
Dave Newman
Pint & Jigger - Honolulu, HI
Kyle Reutner
Ko Hana Distillers - Kunia, HI
Israel Valentine
Joey's Kitchen Restaurants - Lahaina, HI