Wine Fest

Schedule of Events

Each Labor Day weekend for the past 21 years, Pinehurst has invited food and wine lovers from around the globe to share in an extraordinary four days of competitions and demonstrations, seminars and tastings, gourmet dinners and social gatherings.

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SEPTEMBER 2-6, 2010

THURSDAY - September 2, 2010  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Festival Focus Wine Competition - $45 (includes After Competition Reception)
Be part of the action as independent wine experts mingle with guests for an interactive wine competition. Guests serve as judges to score wines in nine different categories. Please arrive by 4:45pm - the competition will begin at 5PM SHARP and the doors will be closed at this time.

6:00pm to 9:00pm
After Competition Reception 
Join us for heavy hors d'oeuvres and a buffet of culinary delights directly following the competition. Meet our guest chefs and the Pinehurst culinary team along with select wines.


FRIDAY -September 3, 2010  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

11:00am to 12:30pm
Boutique Winery Private Tasting - $30
Join Country Vintner for a private tasting from their stellar portfolio of up and coming boutique wineries.

1:45pm to 3:00pm
WINE SEMINAR A - Food & Wine Pairing 102 with Randy Caparoso, Editor of Sommelier Journal - $35
Discover the amazingly diverse world of barbeque and how different wines interact, given the different sensations of the sauces and meat types.  Featuring a cooking demo by Chyef Jonathan Luft.

3:30pm to 4:30pm
Meet and Greet Champagne Reception
Join us for a toast of bubbly in the Ryder Cup to meet your fellow festival friends, the Wine Fest team, our presenting chefs and wine experts.  Question the team and get insider tips on the weekend.  Presented by Biltmore.

4:30pm to 6:00pm
WINE SEMINAR B - New Wines in the market, their unique AVA's and style presented by Liz Cooper of DS Trading, Inc. - $30
Dive into the new world of wines that have old world flair and learn about the unique factors that make them exceptional.

4:30pm to 6:00pm
WINE SEMINAR C - The New Generation of French Wines by Thomas Meunier of Authentique Vin - $30
Learn how the winemaking process has improved through more accurate work in the vines and what new processes of vinification are being used by winemakers today.

7:00pm to 9:00pm
Wine & Food in the New Age - $65
Friday's opening event at the Clubhouse takes a very modern, new age twist in the wine and dine category.  Prepare to be wowed right from the beginning.

9:00pm to 11:00pm
Grand Dessert Buffet and Tasting - $40
Award-winning Pastry Chef Matt Avery presents a confectionary delight, complete with dessert wines.

SATURDAY -September 4, 2010  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

9:00am to 10:30am
Culinary Demonstration - $30
With a passion for fresh ingredients and multi-cultural flavors, Gene Briggs, Executive Chef at Blue Restaurant and Bar, will electrify you and your taste buds during this exciting demo.

10:30am to 11:45am
WINE SEMINAR D - Washington Wine:  The State of a Great Wine Industry presented by Luis Torres - $30
Enjoy an interactive review of the history, laws, and wine regions of Washington State. This presentation includes a special tasting of the luxury tiers from Hogue Cellars and will include a special surprise which is not to be missed.

12:00noon to 1:30pm
Luncheon - The Old World:  From France to the Mediterranean - $40
Let Chef Gene Briggs, Pinehurst Executive Chef Thierry Debailleul and Chef Lisa Bott whisk you away to the flavors of the old world, paired with selections from Villa San Juliet.

1:45pm to 3:00pm
WINE SEMINAR E - The Wine Style of the Future:  Modern and Traditional Winemaking Working Together with Greg Fowler of Constellation Wines - $30
In this interactive presentation, you'll taste selections from prestigious grape growing areas of California and learn the winemaking techniques that influence the ultimate style of a wine.

1:45pm to 3:00pm
WINE SEMINAR F - Malbec and Argentina's High Altitude Vineyards by William Davis of Bodega Catena Zapata - $30
One of the first pioneers of the high-altitude method, learn what Catena discovered and hear about what made Malbec and Argentina one of the fastest rising stars in wine-making today.

3:15pm to 4:30pm
WINE SEMINAR G - Designing Your Meal with Wine in Mind presented by Greg McIntosh and Chef Colin Crowley of Terlato Wines International - $35
Featuring a short culinary demo, learn how good food and great wine come together to make both even more spectacular.

3:15pm to 4:30pm
WINE SEMINAR H - Napa Valley Rocks presented by Curtis Strohl with Ancien - $30
A tasting of different wines grown on various Napa soils with a discussion of soil types, vineyard and terroir and the effect that these have on finished wines. 

4:45pm to 6:00pm
WINE SEMINAR I - California Central Coast Appellations - $30
Lawrence Lohr, Director of Wine Education at J. Lohr, takes you on a trip through the California Central Coast Appellations, with focus on Paso Robles and Arroyo Seco, their impact on wine flavor and why it is that J. Lohr's vineyard-driven wines are such outstanding examples of the appellations in which the grapes are grown.

6:30pm to 7:30pm
Walk Around & Wine Tasting - $40
Our second Grand Tasting of the festival is a precursor to our grand gourmet dinner, where our wineries will offer samples of their top of the line vintages.  Located in the Cardinal Ballroom.

8:00pm to 11:00pm
Grand Gourmet Gala Dinner - Tradition Deconstructed - $100
Celebrate in style with our formal (black tie optional) gourmet dinner.  This elegant four-course dinner featuring four chefs will be expertly paired, allowing you to sample and savor the best in haute cuisine with premier wines.  We'll end the night on the dance floor with live music and wine bars.  Doors open for seating at 7:30pm.

8:00pm to 9:30pm
Prestige Dinner - $225
Only 24 people can participate in this elite dining experience, featuring the prestige wines of Schramsberg Vineyards and the 4-course dinner featuring Scott Howell, Executive Chef of Nana's in Raleigh. Join us in the new 1895 Grille Wine Room in the Holly Inn for this very special white-glove experience.  (Available to package guests only at $125 upgrade charge per person).  Shuttles available.

SUNDAY - September 5, 2010  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

11:30am to 2:00pm
The Ultimate Champagne Brunch - $40
Champagne is served at noon as we feast from an incredible buffet in the Carolina Dining Room.

1:15pm to 2:30pm
WINE SEMINAR J - Battle of the Valleys presented by George Denka, President of Shelton Vineyards - $30
An entertaining and interactive blind tasting of East Coast vs. West Coast varietals.  Experience a comparative tasting of wines representing various well-known AVAs from around the U.S.

1:15pm to 2:30pm
WINE SEMINAR K - Hip Summer Sips - The OTHER White Grapes by Scott Daniel, Wine Director at Blue Restaurant and Bar - $30
Featuring stunningly refreshing white varietals, you'll experience some of the more unique flavors in the world of white wines today.

2:30pm to 3:45pm
Pastry Demonstration - $30
Featured on the Food Network, Florian Bellanger, Executive Pastry Chef and co-owner of Mad-Mac, is sure to tempt your sweet tooth and surprise your senses during this exciting demo.

3:45pm to 5:15pm
WINE SEMINAR L - Cheese and Wine Pairing with Jaime Glenn of Villa San Juliet - $35
Take a journey through the delightful pairings of cheese and wine, a combination that's been around since ancient times.

5:15pm to 6:30pm
WINE SEMINAR M - A Trip through Sonoma County by Max Vater of Alexander Valley Vineyards - $30
Discuss the major AVAs of Sonoma and savor the specific varietals in which each AVA is noted for.

7:00pm to 9:30pm
Taste of the South - $65
Join us as we sample food and wine from all over the Carolinas.  Complete with five culinary experts waiting to wow your taste buds, great door prizes and an incredible silent auction to benefit local programs, you won't want to miss this spectacular event!

Additional Information:

  • For additional information about the wine festival, call 910.235.8708 or send an e-mail to pinehurst.winefest@pinehurst.com. Information will also be posted to pinehurstwinefest.com
  • Wine Mart will be open Friday and Saturday from 10am until 9pm, Sunday from 12noon until 9pm, and Monday from 9am-11am. All wines purchased at Wine Mart will be at cost plus 10% + tax. Wine Experts will be available at Wine Fest Central/Wine Mart throughout the weekend.
  • SHIPPING WINE: Fed Ex will ship your wine home from the wine mart. Costs will depend on weight and amount to be shipped at your expense. Check with Wine Mart for more details upon arrival.
  • A silent auction will run the length of the event. Door Prizes will be posted in Wine Central and winners will be displayed as prizes are awarded throughout the weekend, all by Saturday evening.
  • All events are resort/business casual attire, with the exception of the Grand Gourmet Gala, which is formal/jacket and tie required, and black tie optional.
  • You must be 21 years of age or older to attend dinners, seminars, and tastings.

All overnight guests must fill out a registration form for events of their choosing after making their overnight reservations.   For more information, email us at pinehurst.winefest@pinehurst.com or call 800-487-4653.

Proud sponsors of our 2010 event: 

Pinehurst Golf Package starting this fall for $399 per person!

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