2008 Wine Fest luminary Laurent Drouhin gives his insight into this year's event.
The annual Nantucket Wine Festival is one of the premiere wine festivals in the country. Celebrating food, wine & culture, the event jumpstarts Nantucket Island's summer season every May.
Plum had the opportunity to check in with some of this year's Nantucket Wine Festival luminaries, including Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin, producing some of the finest wines around.
Plum: How does it feel to be participating in this year's wine festival?
Drouhin: It is a pleasure to participate once again to the festival. I know in advance I’ll meet some great, passionate people.
Plum: How long have you been coming to Nantucket?
Drouhin: It will be, if I am right, the fourth time for me and fifth for Maison Joseph Drouhin.
Plum: What makes the Nantucket Wine Festival different than any other wine festival?
Drouhin: The people, the ambiance, the interest the personality of the President and the staff make this festival special. It is a high quality one, well organized. I love to come as I know I will have both great time and see fantastic wine people as well. I love it.
Plum: What's your favorite meal on Nantucket?
Drouhin: Might be not the season, but Nantucket bay scallops with some Beaune Clos des ouches white, a dream! By the way a romantic dinner at The Wauwinet is a incredible experience.
Plum: What makes Nantucket a mecca for wine connoisseurs, in your opinion?
Drouhin: It is La Mecca thanks to its President, who knows everyone and is able to invite and have on the island the most pleasant and wine passionate people. Also, it is not only a about a big tasting, but well organized series of events, such a the seminars and, of course, Great Wines in Great Houses.
Plum: What event do you most look forward to at the Nantucket Wine Festival?
Drouhin: Great Wines in Great Houses. So high class, well done, excellent wines and fantastic food. It's one of the best one in the US.
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