Complimentary Programs: 2006 Food & Wine
2006 Epcot International Food
and Wine Festival
Complimentary Culinary Program and Wine Seminar Schedules
Every day throughout the Festival there are numerous complimentary wine seminars and culinary demonstrations. Pre-registration is not required; however, to secure your seating at these popular events, please plan to arrive at the location at least 30 minutes in advance.
All appearances, presentations and events are subject to change without notice.
Friday, September 29
1:30 p.m. Andrew Shotts, Garrison Confections, Providence, Rl
2:45 p.m. Jean-Robert de Cavel, Jean-Robert at Pigall's, Cincinnati, OH
11:00 a. m. Michele Chiarlo, Italy
12:30 p.m. Johannishof, Germany
2:00 p.m. Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France
3:30 p.m. The Click Wine Group, Germany
5:30 p.m. Etude, Napa Valley, CA
1:00 p.m. Pierre Sparr, Alsace, France
3:00 p.m. Korbel Champagne Cellars, Sonoma.CA
5:00 p.m. Silverado Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
7:15 p.m. Craft Distillers/Germain-Robin,Mendocino,CA
Saturday, September 30
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Chocolate, Isabella Eysseril, Valrhona
Chocolates
2:45 p.m. Andrew Aubin, Cinderella's Royal Table, Magic Kingdoms Park
4:00 p.m. Pam Smith, RO; Festival Host and Author
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste; Twinings Tea with Stephen Twining
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Johannishof, Germany
12:30 p.m. Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France
2:00 p.m. Craft Distillers/Germain-Robin, Mendocino, CA
3:30 p.m. Pierre Sparr, Alsace, France
5:30 p.m. Silverado Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
11:00 a.m. Susie Coelho, Hip Tips for Entertaining by author and HGTV host,
presented by Vanity Fair Napkins*
1:00 p.m. Moet & Chandon, Champagne, France
3:00 p.m. Michele Chiarlo, Italy
5:00 p.m. Etude, Napa Valley, CA
Sunday, October 1
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00 p.m. Zach Bell & Jen Reed, Cafe Boulud, Palm Beach
4:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Chocolate, Isabella Eysseril, Valrhona Chocolates
5:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Twinings" Tea with Stephen Twining
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Moet & Chandon, Champagne, France
12:30 p.m. Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine ; Hosted by French Ministry of
Agriculture
2:00 p.m. Etude, Napa Valley, CA
3:30 p.m. Pierre Sparr, Alsace, France
5:30 p.m. The Click Wine Group, Germany 11:00 a.m. Susie Coelho, Hip Tips for
Entertaining by author and HGTV host, presented by Vanity Fair
Napkins*
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France
3:00 p.m. Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine Hosted by French Ministry of
Agriculture
5:00 p.m. Korbel Champagne Cellars, Sonoma, CA
*Special Experience
Monday, October 2
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Andrew Shotts, Garrison Confections, Providence, ^
12:15 p.m. Matt Gennuso, Chez Pascal, Providence, Rl
1:30 p.m. Chad Billings, Adair's Restaurant, Orlando
2:45 p.m. Matt Carter, Zinc Bistro Scottsdale, AZ
4:00 p.m. Authentic Taste: Twinings* Tea with Stephen Twin '
5:15 p.m. Matt Murray, the girl & the fig, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Spanish Wines .
12:30 p.m. California vs. French Chardonnay
2:00 p.m. Sparkling Wines
3:30 p.m. Pinot Mania
5:30 p.m. Syrah vs. Shiraz
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Yellow Tail - The Reserve, Australia
3:00 p.m. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
5:00 p.m. Wines of Argentina
Tuesday, October 3
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Tony Marotta, Spoodles, Disney's BoardWalk Resort
12:15 p.m. Anne-Marie Hodges, co-author of Culinary Confessions of the PTA
Divas
1:30 p.m. Albert Riviello, Le Collier Steakhouse, Epcots
2:45 p.m. Matt Murray, the girl & the fig, Sonoma, CA
4:00 p.m. Bruno Vrignon, Chefs de France, Epcots
5:15 p.m. Andrew Selz, Chef Selz, Inc., Pensacola, FL
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Brunch wine favorites
12:30 p.m. Crisp and refreshing Riesling
2:00 p.m. Is it Syrah or Shiraz
3:30 p.m. Wines of Western Canada
5:30 p.m. Yellow Tail -The Reserve, Australia
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. From Base to Bubbles
3:00 p.m. Around the World with Cabernet
5:00 p.m Over 100 Years in Napa Valley
Wednesday, October 4
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Joel Schaefer, Walt Disney World Food & Beverage
Product Development
2:45 p.m. TJ Sudiswa, Boma - Flavors of Africa Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
4:00 p.m. Nick Crispino, Olivia's Cafe, Disney's Old Key West Resort
5:00 p.m. Charles Dolson, Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. LeVignedi Zamo, Italy
12:30 p.m. Concha yToro, Santiago, Chile
2:00 p.m. Stonehaven Vineyards, Australia
3:30 p.m. Casa Lapostolle, Chile
5:30 p.m. Hall Winery, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Oyster Bay Wines, New Zealand
3:00 p.m. Bodegas Pinord, Spain
5:00 p.m. Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
7:15 p.m. Concha y Toro, Santiago, Chile
Thursday, October 5
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Ciaran Duffy, Tristan, Charleston, SC
2:45 p.m. Suvir Saran, Devi, New York, NY
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Stonehaven Vineyards, Australia
12:30 p.m. Bodegas Pinord, Spain
2:00 p.m. Oyster Bay Wines, New Zealand
3:30 p.m. Casa Lapostolle, Chile
5:30 p.m. Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. LeVignedi Zamo, Italy
3:00 p.m. Bodegas Pinord, Spain
5:00 p.m. Oyster Bay Wines, New Zealand
7:15 p.m. Hall Winery, Napa Valley, CA
Friday, October 6
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. George Francisco, Lucienne Francisco, Jonah's and The Chelsea
Teahouse, Australia
2:45 p.m. Kent Rathbun, Jasper's, Dallas, TX & Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun's,
Atlanta, GA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan Valley, Canada
12:30 p.m. Cape Classics, South Africa
2:00 p.m. Vinedos Emiliana, Chile
3:30 p.m. Steven Olson - Spanish Wines
5:30 p.m. Gloria Ferrer Champagne, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Santa Rita, Chile
3:00 p.m. Schloss Saarstein, Germany
5:00 p.m. Sapphire Hill Winery, Russian River Valley
7:15 p.m. Wattle Creek. Sonoma. CA
Saturday, October 7
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Pasta & Oils Efisio Farris, Gourmet Sardinia
2:45 p.m. Frank Morales, Zola, Washington D.C. Hosted by the National Honey
Board
4:00 p.m. Pam Smith, RD; Festival Host and Author
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Turkish Olives & Olive Oil, Part 1Erik Wagner,
Ta-Ze .
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
1:00 a.m. Santa Rita, Chile
2:30 p.m. Cape Classics, South Africa
2:00 p.m. Sapphire Hill Winery, Russian River Valley, CA
3:30 p.m. Schloss Saarstein, Germany
5:30 p.m. Steven Olson - Sherry
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Trefethen Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
3:00 p.m. Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan
6:00 p.m. Vinedos Emiliana, Chile
Sunday, October 8
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00p Kent Rathbun, Jasper's, Dallas, TX and Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun's,
Atlanta, GA
4:15p Authentic Taste: Pasta & Oils Efisio Farris, Gourmet Sardinia
5:30p Authentic Taste: Turkish Olives & Olive Oil, Part 2 Erik Wagner. Ta-Ze
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, Sonoma, CA
12:30p Trefethen Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
2:00p Santa Rita, Chile
3:30p Sapphire Hill Winery, Russian River Valley, CA
5:30p Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan Valley, Canada
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Wattle Creek, Sonoma, CA
3:00p Cape Classics, South Africa
5:00p Schloss Saarstein, Germany
Monday, October 9
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00a Einav Gefen, Instructor The Institute of Culinary Education, New
York, NY
12:15p Cathy Haynes, Harrah's Casino, Reno, NV
1:30p Authentic Taste: Turkish Olives & Olive Oil, Part 3 Erik Wagner, Ta-Ze
2:45p Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of Culture &
Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
4:00p Authentic Taste: Pasta & Oils Elfisio Farris, Gourmet Sardinia
5:15p Frank Morales, Zola, Washington D.C. Hosted by the National Honey Board
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Wines of Oregon
12:30p Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan Valley, Canada
2:00p Zinfandel: America's Grape
3:30p Wines of Turkey
5:30p Merlot? What Merlot?
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Wines from New Zealand
3:00p Wine Australia
5:00p Wines of Italy
Tuesday, October 10
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00a Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of
Cultures Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
12:15p Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of Culture &
Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
1:30p Julia Anita Strimple Etiquette & Culinary Educator, Speaker and Author
2:45p Frank Morales, Zola, Washington D.C. Hosted by the National Honey Board
4:00p Moises Flores, San Angel Inn, Epcot
5:15p Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of Culture &
Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Enjoying Old World Whites
12:30p Understanding New World Reds
2:00p Wine Australia
3:30p Under the Tuscan Sun at Epcot
5:30p Argentina, Wines of Distinction
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p On Safari with South African Wines
3:00p Variety, The Spice of Life-Sonoma County Wines
5:00p Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, October 11
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p Scott Kandzer, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
Resort
2:45p Javier Pareja, Conventions & Catering, Disney-MGM Studios
11:00a Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley, CA
12:30p Inniskillin Winery, Canada
2:00p Kirn Crawford, New Zealand
3:30p Meeker Vineyards, Geyserville, CA
5:30p Antinori, Tuscany, Italy
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Gekkeikan Sake, Japan
3:00p Antinori, Tuscany, Italy
5:00p Rudd Winery, Napa Valley, CA
7:15p Inniskillin, Canada
Thursday, October 12
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p John Ash, John Ash & Co., Santa Rosa, CA
2:45p Frank Lee, Slightly North of Broad, Charleston, SC
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Meeker Vineyards, Geyserville, CA
12:30p Rudd Winery, Napa Valley, CA
2:00p Kim Crawford, New Zealand
3:30p Inniskillin, Canada
5:30p Fred Dame, Master Sommelier
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley, CA
3:00p Antinori, Tuscany, Italy
5:00p Kirn Crawford, New Zealand
7:15p Gekkeikan Sake, Japan
Friday, October 13
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p Thierry Rautureau, Rover's, Seattle, WA
2:45p Frank Lee, Slightly North of Broad, Charleston, SC
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Handley Cellars, Mendocino, CA
12:30p Nobilo Wine Group, New Zealand
2:00p Treana Winery, South Central Coast, CA
3:30p Old Bridge Cellars, Australia
5:30p Champagne Pommery, Champagne, France
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Bodegas Salentein/ El Portillo, Argentina
3:00p Kluge Estates, Albemarle.VA
5:30p Miner Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
7:15p Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate, Sonoma, CA
Saturday, October 14
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p Authentic Taste: Turkish Hazelnuts, Hosted by The Ministry of
Tourisim and Culture of the Republic of Turkey
2:45p Rene Bajeux, Rene Bistrot, New Orleans, LA
4:00p Thierry Rautureau, Rover's, Seattle, WA
5:15p Authentic Taste: Honey Ann Beekman, Beekman & Beekman Honey
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Champagne Pommery, Champagne, France
12:30p Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley, CA
2:00p Kluge Estates, Albemarle, VA
3:30p Handley Cellars, Mendocino, CA
5:30p Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Gekkeikan Sake, Japan
3:00p Old Bridge Cellars, Australia
5:00p Bodegas Salentein/ El Portillo, Argentina
Sunday, October 15
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00p Lissa Doumani & Hire Sone, Terra, Napa Valley, CA
4:15p Authentic Taste: Turkish Hazelnuts, Hosted by The Ministry of Tourisim and
Culture of the Republic of Turkey
5:30p Ann Beekman, Beekman & Beekman Honey
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Bodegas Salentein / El Portillo, Argentina
12:30p Miner Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
2:00p Old Bridge Cellars, Australia
3:30p Nobilo Wine Group, New Zealand
5:30p Fred Dame, Master Sommelier
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate, Sonoma, CA
3:00p Champagne Pommery, Champagne, France
5:00p Treana Winery, South Central Coast, CA
Monday, October 16
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00a Dominique Macquet, Dominique's at the Maison Dupuy Hotel, New
Orleans, LA
12:15p David English, 7 on Fulton, New Orleans, LA
1:30p Authentic Taste: Turkish Hazelnuts, Hosted by The Ministry of Tourisim and
Culture of the Republic of Turkey
2:45p Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of Culture &
Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
4:00p Authentic Taste: Honey Ann Beekman, Beekman & Beekman Honey
5:15p Orhan Yegen, Sip Sak, New York, NY-Hosted by The Ministry of Culture &
Tourism of the Republic of Turkey
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Argentina-Wines of Distinction
12:30p Wines from New Zealand
2:00p On Safari with South African Wines
3:30p Wines of the Pacific Northwest
5:30p Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p The Diversity of Riesling, Jacobs Creek, Australia
3:00p Wines from New Zealand
5:00p Variety, the Spice of Life - Sonoma County Wines
Tuesday, October 17
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00a Susan Hermann Loomis, Author and Cooking School Proprietor
12:15p Wade Camerer, Concourse Steakhouse, Disney's Contemporary Resort
1:30p Bill Clark, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
2:45p Michael Rosen, Disney's Vero Beach Resort
4:00p Satoshi Irikawa, Mitsukoshi Restaurant, Epcot
5:15p Michael Rosen, Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Wines for the Holidays
12:30p Exploring Aromatic Grape Varietals
2:00p Cabernet - The King of Red Wines
3:30p Wines of Western Canada
5:30p Dessert Wines From Around the World
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p The Diversity of Riesling, Jacobs Creek, Australia
3:00p From Base to Bubbles
5:00p Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier
Wednesday, October 18
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p Susan Hermann Loomis, Author and Cooking School Proprietor
2:45p Peter Tseng, Conventions, Disney's Contemporary Resort
4:00p Robert Denninger, Conventions, Disney - MGM Resort
5:15p Michael Thompson, Disney's Polynesian Resort
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Guenoc Estate Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
12:30p Merryvale Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
2:00p Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate, CA
3:30p Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Winery, Italy
5:30p Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Puget Sound, WA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Puget Sound, WA
3:00p Francis Ford Coppola, Napa Valley, CA
5:00p Merryvale Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
7:15p Piper & Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France
Thursday, October 19
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30p Jerry Traunfeld, The Herbfarm, Woodinville, WA
2:45p Dean Max, 3030 Ocean, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00a Merryvale, Napa Valley, CA
12:30p Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate, CA
2:00p Guenoc Estate Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
3:30p Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Puget Sound, WA
5:30p Piper & Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00p Guenoc Estate Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
3:00p Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Winery, Italy
5:00p Francis Ford Coppola, Napa Valley, CA
7:15p Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate, CA
Friday, October 20
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Alfonso Blanco, 'Ghana, Disney's Polynesian Resort
2:45 p.m. Dean Max, 3030 Ocean, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. King Estate Winery, Willamette Valley, OR
12:30 p.m. Wagner Family of Wines, Napa Valley, CA
2:00 p.m. Piper & Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France
3:30 p.m. Dominio de la Peseta, Spain
5:30 p.m. The Grateful Palate, Australia
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Vilafonte & Warwick, South Africa
3:00 p.m. Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, CA
5:00 p.m. Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma,.CA
7:15 p.m. Errazuriz, Chile
Saturday, October 21
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Chocolate Julian Rose, Callebaut Chocolates
2:45 p.m. Dean Max, 3030 Ocean, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
4:00 p.m. Jiri Knedlik, Sacramento Cookie Factory, CA
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Honey Amanda Gransbury, Savannah Bee Company
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Errazuriz, Chile
12:30 p.m. Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
2:00 p.m. Karen MacNeil, Wine Educator & Author
3:30 p.m. Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, CA
5:30 p.m. Wagner Family of Wines, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Francis Ford Coppola, Napa Valley, CA
3:00 p.m. Marches! de' Frescobaldi Winery, Italy
5:00 p.m. King Estates, Willamette Valley, OR
Sunday, October 22
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00 p.m. Jiri Knedlik, Sacramento Cookie Factory, CA
4:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Chocolate Julian Rose, Callebaut Chocolates
5:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Honey Amanda Gransbury, Savannah Bee Company
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
12:30 p.m. Vilafonte & Warwick, South Africa
2:00 p.m. King Estate, Willamette Valley, OR
3:30 p.m. Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, CA
5:30 p.m. Errazuriz, Chile
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Dominio de la Peseta, Spain
3:00 p.m. Wagner Family of Wines, Napa Valley, CA
5:00 p.m. The Grateful Palate, Australia
Monday, October 23
11:00 a.m. Jiri Knedlik, Sacramento Cookie Factory, CA
12:15 p.m. Marilu Madueno, Huaca Pucllana, Lima, Peru, Hosted by PromPeru
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Chocolate Julian Rose, Callebaut Chocolates
2:45 p.m. John Malik, 33 Liberty, Greenville, SC
4:00 p.m. Authentic Taste: Honey Amanda Gransbury, Savannah Bee Company
5:15 p.m. Roberto Donna, Galileo, Washington, DC
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Pisco, Hosted by PromPeru
12:30 p.m. Pinot Mania
2:00 p.m. Nobilo Wine Group, New Zealand
3:30 p.m. Syrah vs. Shiraz
5:30 p.m. Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Pisco, Hosted by PromPeru
3:00 p.m. The Shiraz Experience - Wyndham Estate, Australia
5:00 p.m. Ports & Sherries
Tuesday, October 24
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. John Howie, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Bellevue,WA
12:15 p.m. Jorge Luis Ossio, Inka Grill, Cusco, Peru, Hosted by PromPeru
1:30 p.m. Amy Malik, 33 Liberty, Greenville, SC
2:45 p.m. Robert Laurie, Chef Mickey's, Disney's Contemporary Resort
4:00 p.m. Ahmed Hendy, Conventions, Disney's Contemporary Resort
5:15 p.m. James Oseland, Editor-in-Chief of Saveur magazine
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Pisco, Hosted by PromPeru
12:30 p.m. Enjoying Old World Whites
2:00 p.m. Nobilo Wine Group, New Zealand
3:30 p.m. Understanding New World Reds
5:30 p.m. Ports & Sherries
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Wine Labels 101
3:00 p.m. The Shiraz Experience-Wyndham Estate, Australia
5:00 p.m. Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier
Wednesday, October 25
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Jorge Luis Ossio, Inka Grill, Cuzco, Peru, Hosted by PromPeru
2:45 p.m. James Oseland, Editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Georges Duboeuf, Burgundy, France
12:30 p.m. Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, CA
2:00 p.m. Castello Banfi, Italy
3:30 p.m. Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen, CA
5:30 p.m. Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Rocca Delia Made, Italy
3:00 p.m. Highland Distillers, Scotland
5:00 p.m. Michael & David Winery, Lodi, CA
7:15 p.m. Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
Thursday, October 26
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Chef Stefan Czapalay, Chef Stefan Global Gourmet, Nova Scotia
2:45 p.m. Robbin Haas, Chispa Resturant, Miami, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen, CA
12:30 p.m. Highland Distillers, Scotland
2:00 p.m. Michael & David Winery, Lodi, CA
3:30 p.m. Rocca Delia Macie, Italy
5:30 p.m. Georges Duboeuf, Burgundy, France
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Castello Banfi, Italy
3:00 p.m. Highland Distillers, Scotland
5:00 p.m. Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
7:15 p.m. Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley. CA
Friday, October 27
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Brooke Vosika, Four Seasons Hotel, New York, NY
2:45 p.m. Robbin Haas, Chispa Resturant, Miami, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, CA
12:30 p.m. Cazes Family Wineries, Bordeaux, France
2:00 p.m. Castello Banfi, Italy
3:30 p.m. Yalumba, Australia
5:30 p.m. Swanson, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Mezzacorona/Castello di Querceto, Italy
3:00 p.m. Trentadue Winery Sonoma,CA
5:00 p.m. Empson USA/Canella, Italy
7:15 p.m. Matanzas Creek Winery, Sonoma, GA
Saturday, October 28
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Salts of the World Stefan Czapalay, Chef
Stefan Global Gourmet
2:45 p.m. Robbin Haas, Chispa Resturant, Miami, FL Hosted by Florida Bureau of
Seafood and Aquaculture
4:00 p.m. Pam Smith, RD; Festival Host and Author
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Macadamian Nuts, Macadamia Mania, Sally James
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Kalin Cellars, Marin County, CA
12:30 p.m. Empson USA/Canella, Italy
2:00 p.m. Matanzas Creek Winery, Sonoma, CA
3:30 p.m. Yalumba, Australia
5:30 p.m. Cazes Family Wineries, Bordeaux, France
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Swanson, Napa Valley, CA
3:00 p.m. Mezzacorona/Castello dl Querceto, Italy
5:00 p.m. Trentadue Winery Sonoma, CA
Sunday, October 29
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00 p.m. Culinary Demonstration
4:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Salts of the World, Chef Stefan Global Gourmet, Chef
Stefan Czapalay
5:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Macadamia Nuts, Macadamia Mania, Sally James
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Yalumba, Australia
12:30 p.m. Empson USA/Canella, Italy
2:00 p.m. Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier
3:30 p.m. Cazes Family Wineries, Bordeaux, France
5:30 p.m. Mezzacorona/Castello di Querceto, Italy
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Matanzas Creek Winery, Sonoma, CA
3:00 p.m. Trentadue Winery, Sonoma County, CA
5:00 p.m. Kalin Cellars, Marin County, CA
Monday, October 30
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Culinary Demonstration
12:15 p.m. Susie Fishbein, Educator
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Salts of the World Chef Stefan Czapalay, Chef Stefan
Global Gourmet
2:45 p.m. Clifford Pleau, Director of Culinary Development, Seasons 52, Orlando,
FL
4:00 p.m. Authentic Taste; Macadamia Nuts, Macadamia Mania, Sally James
5:15 p.m. Culinary Demonstration
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Australian Regional Wines
12:30 p.m. Wines of New Zealand
2:00 p.m. Delicious Value Reds
3:30 p.m. Wines of Western Canada
5:30 p.m. Dessert Wines From Around the World
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Discover Western Australia-Palandri, Australia
3:00 p.m. Around the World with Cabernet
5:00 p.m. Celebrating with Bubbles
Tuesday, October 31
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Culinary Demonstration
12:15 p.m. Susie Fishbein, Educator
1:30 p.m. Matthew Arbuthnot, Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdoms Park
2:45 p.m. Sally James, Host of Wine Roads International, presents Australian
Cuisine
4:00 p.m. M'Barek Naitbihi, Restaurant Marrakesh, Epcot
5:15 p.m. Jeffrey Johnson, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. On Safari with South African Wines
12:30 p.m. Variety, the Spice of Life- Sonoma County Wines
2:00 p.m. Wines of the Pacific Northwest
3:30 p.m. Understanding New World Reds
5:30 p.m. Discover Western Australia-Palandri, Australia
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Aussie's Signature Wine Varietals
3:00 p.m. Wines of New Zealand
5:00 p.m. Under the Tuscan Sun at Epcot
Wednesday, November 1
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
12:15 p.m. Ris Lacoste, Seasonal American
Cuisine, Washington, DC
1:30 p.m. Martini & Rossi Vermouth presents chef and author, Rocco DiSpirito
2:45 p.m. Joseph Karnath, Tusker House, Disney's Animal Kingdoms Theme Park
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Chateau des Charmes, Canada
12:30 p.m. Vietti, Italy
2:00 p.m. Michele Laroche Chablis, France
3:30 p.m. Australian Regional Wines
5:30 p.m. Charles Krug Winery-Peter Mondavi Family, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Iron Horse Vineyards Sonoma, CA
3:00 p.m. Bunratty Meade, Ireland
5:00 p.m. Michele Laroche Chablis, France
7:15 p.m. Masi Agricola, Veneto, Italy
Thursday, November 2
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Sally James, Host of Wine Roads
International, presents Australian Cuisine
2:45 p.m. Clay Conley.Azul, Miami, FL
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Michele Laroche Chablis, France
12:30 p.m. Chateau des Charmes, Canada
2:00 p.m. Bunratty Meade, Ireland
3:30 p.m. Masi Agricola, Veneto, Italy
5:30 p.m. Iron Horse Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Vietti, Italy
3:00 p.m. Chateau des Charmes, Canada
5:00 p.m. Charles Krug Winery-Peter Mondavi Family, Napa Valley, CA
7:15 p.m. Aussie's Signature Wine Varietals
Friday, November 3
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Ciril Hitz, Instructor, Johnson &
Wales, Providence, Rl
2:45 p.m. Martin Rios, Inn oftheAnasazi, Santa Fe, NM
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Mumm Napa Winery, Napa Valley, CA
12:30 p.m. Australian Regional Wines
2:00 p.m. B.R.Cohn Winery Sonoma, CA
3:30 p.m. Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, CA
5:30 p.m. Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Feudo Arancio/Rotari, Italy
3:00 p.m. Flora Springs Vineyards & Winery, St Helena, CA
5:00 p.m. Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Bordeaux, France
7:15 p.m. Fairview/ Goats do Roam, South Africa
Saturday, November 4
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Irish Butter,
Irish Dairy Board
2:45 p.m. Chris Prosper!, Metro Bis, Simsbury, GT
4:00 p.m. Pam Smith, RD; Festival Host & Author
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Global Rice - Part I, Darrell Corti, Owner, Corti
Brothers
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Aussie's Signature Wine Varietals
12:30 p.m. Charles Krug Winery-Peter Mondavi Family, Napa Valley, CA
2:00 p.m. Fairview/ Goats do Roam, South Africa
3:30 p.m. B.R. Cohn Winery, Sonoma, CA
5:30 p.m. Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Rudi Wiest Selections, Germany
3:00 p.m. Mumm Napa Winery, Napa Valley, CA
5:00 p.m. Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
Sunday, November 5
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00 p.m. Luis Fitch, Los Xitomates, Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico
4:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Irish Butter, Irish Dairy Board
5:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Global Rice - Part 2 Darrell Corti, Owner, Corti
Brothers
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Rudi Wiest Selections, Germany
12:30 p.m. Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Bordeaux, France
2:00 p.m. Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier
3:30 p.m. Mumm Napa Winery, Napa Valley, CA
5:30 p.m. Flora Springs Vineyards & Winery, St Helena, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Feudo Arancio/ Rotari, Italy
3:00 p.m. Flora Springs Vineyards & Winery, St. Helena, GA
5:00 p.m. Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
Monday, November 6
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Walter Staib, The City Tavern,
Philadelphia, PA
12:15 p.m. Michael Di Bianca, Moro, Wilmington, DE
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Irish Butter, Irish Dairy Board
2:45 p.m. Shawn Barrera, Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL
4:00 p.m. Authentic Taste: Global Rice-Part 3 Darrell Corti, Owner, Corti
Brothers
5:15 p.m. Luis Fitch, Los Xitomates, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Interesting Wines of the Margaret River - Australia
12:30 p.m. Wines of Bordeaux
2:00 p.m. Wines from New Zealand
3:30 p.m. Zinfandel: America's Grape
5:30 p.m. Why Santa Barbara?
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. All About Greek Wine
3:00 p.m. Merlot - What Merlot?
5:00 p.m. Wines of Bordeaux
Tuesday, November 7
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
11:00 a.m. Walter Staib, The City Tavern,
Philadelphia, PA
12:15 p.m. Floyd Cardoz, TabIa, New York, NY
1:30 p.m. Pete Bruenen, Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort
2:45 p.m. Shawn Barrera, Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL
4:00 p.m. Vincenzo Vaccaro, LOriginale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante, Epcot
5:15 p.m. Luis Fitch. Los Xitomates, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Interesting Wines of the Margaret River - Australia
12:30 p.m. Wines of the Pacific Northwest
2:00 p.m. Rhone Wines from the New World
3:30 p.m. All About Greek Wine
5:30 p.m. Wines of Bordeaux
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Over 100 years in Napa Valley
3:00 p.m. Wines of Bordeaux
5:00 p.m. Sonoma Coast
Wednesday, November 8
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Lorene Vanetti, Concourse
Steakhouse, Disney's Contemporary Resort
2:45 p.m. Shawn Barrera, Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. La Crema Winery, Sonoma, CA
12:30 p.m. Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
2:00 p.m. Familia Schroeder, Patagonia, Argentina
3:30 p.m. Quiot Wines, Rhone, France
5:30 p.m. Hartford Family Winery, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Steve Pignatiello-Burgundy Wines, France
3:00 p.m. Anura, South Africa
5:00 p.m. E&J Gallo Winery, Sonoma, CA
7:15 p.m. Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino, CA
Thursday, November 9
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Johanne Killeen & George Germon,
AlForno, Providence Rl
2:45 p.m. Bob Engel, Chef Liason, Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc.
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Anura, South Africa
12:30 p.m. Steve Pignatiello-Burgundy Wines, France
2:00 p.m. La Crema Winery, Sonoma, CA
3:30 p.m. Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino, CA
5:30 p.m. Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Hartford Family Winery, Sonoma, CA
3:00 p.m. Familia Schroeder, Patagonia, Argentina
5:00 p.m. Quiot Wines, Rhone, France
7:15 p.m. E&J Gallo Winery, Somoma, CA
Friday, November 10
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Manuel Azevedo, LaSalette, Sonoma,
CA
2:45 p.m. Johanne Killeen & George Germon,Al Forano, Providence Rl
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. GH Mumm Champagne, France
12:30 p.m. Hartford Family Winery, Sonoma, CA
2:00 p.m. Wente Vineyards, Livermore Valley, CA
3:30 p.m. Cline Cellars, Sonoma, CA
5:30 p.m. Provenance Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Blackstone Winery, Monterey Bay, CA
3:00 p.m. Robert Mondavi Private Selection, CA
5:00 p.m. Fess Parker Winery, Santa Barbara County, CA
7:15 p.m. Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, CA
Saturday, November 11
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
1:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Mushrooms Bob
Engel, Chef Liason, Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.
2:45 p.m. Richard Starke, Flying Fish Cafe, Disney's BoardWalk
4:00 p.m. Pam Smith, RD; Festival Host and Author
5:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Olive Oil. Colleen McGlynn, Davero Sonoma, Inc.
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Wente Vineyards, Livermore Valley, CA
12:30 p.m. Covey Run, WA
12:00 p.m. Blackstone Winery, Monterey Bay CA
3:30 p.m. Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, CA
5:30 p.m. Doug Frost, Master of Wine, Master Sommelier
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. GH Mumm Champagne, France
3:00 p.m. Cline Cellars, Sonoma, CA
5:00 p.m. Provenance Vineyard, Napa Valley CA
Sunday, November 12
Culinary Programs at Odyssey
3:00 p.m. Michael & Laura Kloeti, Michael's
on the Hill, Waterbury Center, VT
4:15 p.m. Authentic Taste: Mushrooms Bob Engel, Chef Liason, Gourmet Mushrooms
Inc.
5:30 p.m. Authentic Taste: Olive Oil, Colleen McGlynn, Davero Sonoma, Inc.
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Estate Hall
11:00 a.m. Fess Parker Winery, Santa Barbara County, CA
12:30 p.m. GH Mumm Champagne, France
2:00 p.m. Robert Mondavi Private Selection, CA
3:30 p.m. Provenance Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
5:30 p.m. Cline Cellars, Sonoma, CA
Wine Seminars at the Festival Center -- The Vineyard Hall
1:00 p.m. Covey Run, WA
3:00 p.m. Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, CA
5:00 p.m. Wente Vineyards, Livermore Valley, CA
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