Whether you are seeking to delve into the details of wine blending or just looking for a few good eats, you are sure to find a culinary experience you will enjoy here in the heart of Walt Disney World®. Appropriately taking place at the home of extraordinary culinary talent, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is proud to showcase our passion for food and beverage by inviting you to partake in the Second Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, which will take place Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2011.
Stroll the causeway on Crescent Lake to immerse in a culinary festival with live music and tastings from the resort’s award-winning restaurants and lounges.This event will take place from 5:30pm - 9:00pm both evenings.
Meet celebrity chef, Todd English and a host of other award winning chefs of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Call 888-828-8850 to make your reservation, or choose from the options below to book online.
Package 1:
Includes room accommodations for 2 adults and 2 causeway event passes at check in to enjoy all the food and wine tasting and entertainment offered on the causeway.
Rates starting at $255*
To book this package, please call 888-828-8850
and ask for rate code DISFWC
Package 2:
Includes room accommodations for 2 adults and 2 causeway event passes at check in to enjoy all the food and wine tasting and entertainment offered on the causeway as well as 2 passes to one of the educational seminars.
Rates starting at $329*
To book this package, please call 888-828-8850
and ask for rate code DISFWCSM
* Rates are per room, per night based on double occupancy. Package is good for two adults only. Package not available for individual guests.
CAUSEWAY FOOD & WINE TASTING ONLY
This event allows food and wine lovers alike to stroll along the causeway on Crescent Lake and immerse themselves in a culinary festival with live music and tastings from the resort's award-winning restaurants and lounges.
In Addition to the Classic Event on the Causeway,
Participants
May Chose to
Purchase
an Additional Ticket For One of the
Following Educational Seminars:
(Note: Causeway tickets and seminar tickets each sold separately. Seminar tickets, $35++.)
WINE BLENDING SEMINAR
Our certified sommeliers believe there is no better way to truly learn about wine than to taste it! During this hands-on seminar, we will break down the components of barrel samples while discussing the origins of the wine, review the plush varieties of grapes, and take a step-by-step look at the delicate wine making process. The real fun begins with an opportunity to blend your very own meritage! Become more adventurous and knowledgeable about the art of wine and always purchase the right bottle for any occasion.
Instructor: Tony Porcellini
Certified Sommelier / Director of Food & Beverage
Discover the broad range of Riesling styles. Known mostly for its highly aromatic and sweet honey flavor profile, we will discuss (and taste!) both dry and sweet variations as well as light to full-bodied alternatives. The versatility of this noble grape allows for pairing with anything from salads to seafood to sweets.
Instructor: Luciano Sperduto
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier / Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Add some Spanish flare to your wine tasting experience! This class will teach you what is in a bottle, how to read wine labels, Spanish wine grape varietals, and different regions of Spanish wines. We'll also introduce the new generation of Spanish wines and their creative blends!
Instructor: Maria Marcano
Certified Sommelier / Catering Sales Manager
Learn the science behind our mixologists’ methods as we play with aromas, temperature and texture. We apply the same concepts as some of the world’s most innovative chefs - Ferran Adria, Jose Andres, and Thomas Keller - to create our unconventional libations. We’ll balance out your experience in this course with tasty treats from our bluezoo chefs’ culinary laboratory. Impress guests at your next social gathering with these clever cocktail tips!
Instructor: Lindsay Skillman
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier / General Manager of Cabana Bar & Beach Club
Dive into the history of sake, the current trends in the industry, and a hint at what we can expect tomorrow. Topics include vessels, labeling, when to warm your sake and how the production and milling of sake produces different grades and taste profiles. This class will be filled with opportunities to taste many different types of sake and demonstrate how simple it is to pair with food. Kanpai!
Instructor: Chad Lobner
Certified Sake Expert / General Manager of Todd English’s bluezoo
Does your beer knowledge start with “Bud” and end with “weiser”? Expand your beer horizons with micro brews and craft beers from around the world. Discover the process behind different brews and their impact on the food and beverage industry during the past few years as well as future trends. After completing a lesson on the brewing process, enjoy a personal tasting of the multiple styles of beer and perfect food pairings for any meal.
Instructor: Brian Exner
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier / Assistant General Manager of Il Mulino New York Trattoria Instructor: DJ Robertson
Assistant General Manager of Todd English’s bluezoo
Learn the basics of champagne, including the importance of the grapes, land, climate, and viticulture to the process. Be introduced to the five key regions of Champagne and the different champagne styles in all areas of the world. Hone sight, smell and taste as we finish with a blind champagne tasting.
Instructor: Olivier Zambaux
Certified Sommelier / General Manager of Shula’s Steakhouse
What participants had to say about last year's event...
“We attended the Food and Wine Classic on Friday and it was the highlight of our trip!! We were at WDW for 5 days and I came across this event by accident while reading a blog and it turned out to be such a wonderful experience! We attended the Beer, Please! workshop and it was great! We were so impressed we plan to come back next year. Thanks for putting together such a high quality experience for us.”
“I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we enjoyed the Food and Wine Classic. We are long time fans of Swan-Dolphin but you folks far exceeded our expectations on this one! Again, spectacular work and hope we can do it all over again next year!”
“We attended the “Bubbles” seminar and loved it! The highlight was learning about the various regions/grapes and the tastings of course!”
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Stroll the causeway on Crescent Lake to immerse in a culinary festival with live music and tastings from the resort’s award-winning restaurants and lounges.This event will take place from 5:30pm - 9:00pm both evenings.
