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International Wine Judging & Competition
Transpired February 6-7, 2010, Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island
Best of Show Bubbly: Royal Cuvee Brut 2002, Gloria Ferrer, USA, California
Best of Show White: Roussanne 2007, Zaca Mesa, USA, California
Best of Show Red: Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley Vineyards, USA, California
Best of Show Nominees
 Italy, Ripasso, 2006, San Giuseppe
USA, California, Voigneir 2008, Zaca Mesa
USA, California, Z Cuvee 2007, Zaca Mesa
USA, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Judd's Hill Winery
USA, Illinois, Gewurztraminer NV, Cooper's Hawk Winery USA, New Mexico, Malvasia Bianca NV, Santa Fe Vineyards
Best Value Selections
Best Value White: Seyval 2008, Knapp Winery, USA, New York
Best Value Red: Vinho d Mesa Tinto NV, Lost Vineyards, Portugal
A complete list of awards sorted by wine category is posted
on the homepage in NEWS section at:
www.hiltonheadislandwineandfood.com
Hilton Head Island International Wine Judging & Competition
Producer: Ann Marie Adams
Head Judge: Rebecca Murphy, Dallas Morning News
Back Room Manager: Jenn Hummel (USC Beaufort intern)
Event Assistant: Britney Allton (USC Beaufort intern)
Back Room Team Leader: Jeff Gerber, Aqua Grille and Lounge
Judging Table 1
Peg San Felippo (HEAD) Wine Journalist, Florida/California
Emily Bane, CWE Field Sales Manager-Charleston, Ben Arnold-Sunbelt, Charleston, SC
Charlie Greer Founder, Hilton Head Island International Judging and Competition, Palm Coast, FL
Bob Prust Wine & Spirits Shop, Hilton Head Island, SC
Rick Rubel Wine Director, Charleston Place, Charleston, SC
Panel 1
Camille Copeland Rollers (Panel Director)
Chris Tassone AXA
Richard Esack NC volunteer
Bob Hohman HHHA Board
Judging Table 2
Barbara Ensrud (HEAD) Freelance Writer, Durham, NC
Joshua Brett SE Regional Sales, Michael David Winery, Dunwoody, GA
Karen Hayes SE Region Mgr, San Giuseppe, Hilton Head Island, SC
Maximilian Kast Wine Director, Fearrington House Restaurant, Relais and Chateaux, Chapel Hill, NC
Panel 2
Chris Cunningham Lowrey Group (Panel Director)
Anne Esack NC volunteer
James Hill HHI volunteer
Ken Nason Westin HHI Resort/HHH
Judging Table 3
Bob Paulinski (HEAD) MW Category Director - Wine/Spirits/Beer, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Scott Cohen Grapevine Distributors, Mount Pleasant, SC
Elizabeth Cooper Southeastern Brand Manager, DS Trading/Premium Brands Inc, Wilmington, NC
Tom Hines, Trinchero Family Estates, Hilton Head Island, SC
Panel 3
Scott Entrup Crown Plaza (Panel Director)
Glenn Harvey Grapevine
Brad Hunter Aleph
Angela Anderson AIWF Hilton Head Chapter
Judging Table 4
Max Vater (HEAD), Regional Sales, SE US Alexander Valley, Jacksonville, FL
Craig Locascio, Director of Training, The Wine Institute, USC, Ben-Arnold Sunbelt, Columbia, SC
Terrence Polcari, F&B Director, Sommelier, Hampton Hall, Bluffton, SC
Ashleigh Whitmore, Event Planning Director, Hampton Hall, Bluffton, SC
Panel 4
Kevin Meredith Tide-Pointe (Panel Director)
Tami Bream Equity Payment
Emily Halsey Holyoak Grassroots Distributors |
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Public Tasting & Auction (WineFest)
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.$40 per person General Admission
$60 per person Premium Admission (admit at 11a + exclusive access)
One of the East Coast's largest outdoor public tastings includes: Farmers Market, Pie Baking Contest, Wine and Food Tasting Expo, Silent & Live Wine Auction, Used Cook Book Sale, SYSCO/Hilton Head Kitchen & Bath Outdoor Gourmet, Wine Centered Women, Men Drinking Beer, Southern Wine & Spirits Hospitable Waiter's Race, Grey Goose Bartender Challenge, Travel/Food Bloggers Lounge, Heavenly Relaxation Station.
To participate as a vendor:
Wine Vendors: Space Available. Call 800.424.3387 to request registration form.
Food Vendors: Three Spaces Available. Call 800.424.3397 to request registration form.
Retail Vendors One Space Available. Call 800.424.3397 to request registration form.
To purchase admission tickets go to:www.hiltonheadislandwineandfood.com/WFTickets.aspx
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Festival Accommodations
The Sea Pines Resort
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Grand Wine Tasting  Friday, March 12, 2010
Sea Pines Country Club, Sea Pines Resort
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$100 per person (limited to 200 attendees)
This event showcases wines in a premium category to a select audience in a reception setting at the Sea Pines Country Club and provides the opportunity to order on site.
Note: Same day and location includes trade/industry showcase 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., by invitation only. |
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Wine Centered Women  March 11-13, 2010
Weekend Ticket Package March 11-13, 2010 @$225 per person
Package includes spa experience, chef demonstration, grand wine tasting, and premium admission to public tasting & auction ($75 savings if purchased separately)
Spa Experience Only~Thursday, March 11, 2010 @$30 per person
All About Me, 32 Palmetto Bay Road; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Description: Spa stations: mini treatments for hair, skincare, and makeup. Stations will feature red, white, champagne, complimented with hors d'ourves
Chef Demonstration Only ~Friday, March 12, 2010 @$110 per person
ResortQuest Hilton Head Oceanfront Home in Sea Pines Resort; 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description: Cooking demo includes Three- Course luncheons paired with 4 wines. Demo includes wine education and giveaway by Rollers Wine & Spirits. |
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Great Chefs of the South  March 1-15, 2010
Locations Across the Island
Capturing the heart of food lovers is easy with the events scheduled to transpire during the 2nd Annual Great Chefs of the South event! Island chefs have created a unique menu of food experiences while at the same time introducing visitors and guests to some of the island's most captivating locations.
Complete schedule of opportunities posts on website 2/15/2010.
Outdoor Gourmet
March 13, 2010
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Held during Public Tasting & Auction (WineFest)
The outdoor kitchen returns with showcase features from island chefs on site at the Public Tasting & Auction, Saturday, March 13th. The kitchen design has expanded, a focus on locally grown demonstrated and recipe cards will abound to take what you've experienced on-site and reproduce it in your own kitchen (or to make a reservation later to try directly from the chef). Note: Premium Admission ticket holders get opportunity for "up, close and personal" position during the event. |
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Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival
P.O. Box 5097
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
843.686.4944 or 800.424.3387
Fax 843.686.4169
For information on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina:
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