the vineyard blog

  Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
  • Home
  • StayNOW
  • Directory
  • Deals
  • Events
  • Real Estate
  • Visit
  • Join
  • More
    • Members
    • Contact Us
    • Vineyard Blog
    • In the News
    • Job Listings
    • Housing List
    • Online Store
    • Travel Guide
    • Island Book
    • About the Chamber
    • Press Room >
      • Press Coverage

MV Wine Fest: A Bubbly Kick-Off to the Season on Martha's Vineyard

4/13/2017

 
This is a guest blog post by Marnely Murray, co-founder of the Martha's Vineyard Wine Festival.  You can check out all the great things she's up to on her website, Cooking With Books.
Picture
Photo: Randi Baird
The MV Wine Fest returns to the island of Martha’s Vineyard on May 11-14, 2017, on its fifth consecutive year as the kick-off event of the season on the island. A four day celebration that takes place in the historical yet contemporary town of Edgartown will focus extensively on featuring wines from the United States as well as wine-producing regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Piedmont, Rioja, and more. 
​
Picture
Photo: Nicole Friedler
Featuring the talent of local chefs is a main staple of the MV Wine Fest, as wine is created for food and food is created for wine, the organizers John Clift and Marnely Murray are focused on pairing the incredible local talent to some of the best wineries. “As a festival, we want to make the intimate wine dinners the core of our events. Bringing wine makers from around the world to work with our chefs in creating an unforgettable menu that pairs exceptionally well with the wines is our goal”, states Ms. Murray. Being able to sit down at a table, to enjoy wine with the person that actually made said wine is an experience the MV Wine Fest wants to bring to their guests.
​

Picture
Photo: Nicole Friedler
In 2017, the wineries that will be presenting at the festival include a distinguished variety, but not limited to: Merriam Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, Silver Oak Winery, Duckhorn Vineyards, Trifecta Wines, Flanagan Wines, Chateau d'Esclans, Knightsbridge Winery, Caymus Vineyards, and Landmark Vineyards. Small, intimate dinners will be hosted throughout the weekend where guests will be able to connect with wine makers and winery owners. 
​
Picture
Photo: Randi Baird
Other featured events will include: 

• “Art of the Cocktail: Locally Crafted,” featuring top Martha’s Vineyard bartenders showcasing New Amsterdam gin and vodka in a friendly competition creating geo-specific island cocktails
 • “Eco-Awareness: Oyster Safari,” (weather permitting) where guests will have a chance to meet and go on an adventure with local oystermen Cottage City Oysters, while learning about sustainability in the New England waters
• "Luminary Farm Dinner," at an exclusive location in Edgartown showcasing the work of Chef Matt O’Neill of The Blue Ox (http://www.theblueoxlynn.com) pairing a dinner to Rombaeur Vineyards, Silver Oak Wines, and Duckhorn Vineyards 
• “Burgers & Bubbles,” a fun outdoor (weather permitting) event at the historical Martha’s Vineyard Museum lawn where guests will sip champagne and taste burgers from three chefs in order to vote for their favorite burgers
 
• “Oysters & Bubbles,” the event that culminates the weekend where attendees can relax while slurping back freshly shucked oysters from Cottage City Oysters while sipping on Chateau d’Esclans wines
​

Picture
Photo: Randi Baird
The MV Wine Fest is an annual event that also has a philanthropic vision, donating 100% of the proceeds of their Silent Auction to the Martha’s Vineyard High School’s Culinary Arts Department. This silent auction takes place during the Grand Tasting on Saturday, May 13th and attendees will have a chance to engage in conversation with some of the culinary arts students present at the auction. 
Be sure to follow MV Wine Fest on 
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Picture

    Visit Martha's Vineyard 

    Loving Martha's Vineyard is the easiest thing in the world to do. 

    Archives

    May 2022
    March 2022
    November 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    February 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    April 2017
    October 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    December 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    May 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013

    Categories

    All

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
​Join the Chamber
About the Chamber
Contact
Select Icons by Icons8
MemberClicks
 
 
  • Home
  • StayNOW
  • Directory
  • Deals
  • Events
  • Real Estate
  • Visit
  • Join
  • More
    • Members
    • Contact Us
    • Vineyard Blog
    • In the News
    • Job Listings
    • Housing List
    • Online Store
    • Travel Guide
    • Island Book
    • About the Chamber
    • Press Room >
      • Press Coverage