As a part of our “What We’re Listening to” about Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Meals Pageant at Atlantis (NPIWFF) content material sequence, we’re counting the times till the annual occasion in March 2025!
The five-day celebration of meals, wine, spirits, and Bahamian-culture attracts all kinds of expertise from movie star cooks to connoisseurs. We ask Angelina Mondavi, 4th era winemaker of C. Mondavi Household wines about this yr’s occasion.
Discuss to us a bit about Mondavi.
I’m Angelina Mondavi, 4th Era winemaker and Co-proprietress of the C. Mondavi Household. I used to be at NPIWFF representing two of our manufacturers, Charles Krug Vineyard (the oldest vineyard in Napa Valley owned by the Peter Mondavi Sr. Household), in addition to one other model from our bigger C. Mondavi & Household portfolio, French Blue from Bordeaux, France.
What impressed your involvement with NPIWFF.
We had been impressed by being a sponsor for NPIWFF on the lovely Atlantis property on Paradise Island as a result of we love the chance to introduce new customers to our wines underneath the C. Mondavi &, Household portfolio. As well as, I cherished educating customers on The Blue Challenge, a corporation that educates by supporting and strengthening the worldwide marine ecosystems by means of training, analysis and neighborhood outreach. If our oceans usually are not wholesome, then how can our world survive?
Inform us about your expertise this yr.
My household sponsored two occasions, a lunch at Nobu with French Blue because the reception wine (Rosè and Sauvignon blanc), adopted by a 5-course meal paired with a wide range of our Charles Krug wines (Charles Krug Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros Chardonnay, Napa Valley Merlot, lastly our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon). Between our native representatives, Chef Nobu and his workforce, and my workforce, we had a variety of enjoyable with the pairings!
The Sauvignon Blanc paired exquisitely with Nobu’s well-known jalapeño yellowtail dish, our Chardonnay was paired with the assortment of sushi, adopted by the pairing of our Napa Merlot with Chef’s well-known miso black cod; the sweetness and luscious merlot, complimented the sweetness of the miso cured black cod, and the finale was a surprising Wagyu dish paired with our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It was absolute perfection should you ask me. The thrill and power for this occasion was off the charts, and one I want to pursue for subsequent yr!
The second occasion was Martha Stewart’s Backyard Celebration, the place we had the flexibility to showcase French Blue Rosè and Sauvignon Blanc. It was the proper backdrop, and the climate couldn’t have been extra inviting to sip on a chilly glass of wine. The vibe was festive, with an abundance of recent florals scattered all through making it only a enjoyable and eccentric occasion.
What had been a few of the highlights?
I embraced the NPIWFF and appreciated their partnership with The Blue Challenge, which allowed me to grasp extra in regards to the marine ecosystem within the Bahamas. The flexibility to work together with aquatic life and be educated on sea turtles, nurse sharks, starfish and horseshoe crabs was distinctive and really informative. In fact, I need to point out the flexibility to work together with movie star cooks and ask questions, style their delicacies and native eating places’ delicacies for every night time’s theme was additionally nothing wanting enjoyable, wonderful and galvanizing!
What are you wanting ahead to subsequent yr?
We’re excited and thrilled to be already strategizing for subsequent yr. My hope and aim is to be representing extra of my household’s wine manufacturers at extra occasions and produce forth extra training from the wine aspect as properly. As a sommelier and winemaker, I really like educating and making wine enjoyable!
What are a few of your greatest takeaways from the occasion?
I used to be impressed by The Blue Challenge and want to discover methods to proceed to unfold the message. My household is at the beginning farmers, so sustainability and caring for our land is all the time entrance and heart. My grandfather, Peter Mondavi Sr. all the time mentioned, “if we handle the land, the land will handle us.” Naturally, The Blue Challenge, is similar idea! We handle our oceans; the ocean will handle us for generations to come back.
What would you want individuals to know who’re curious about attending.
The occasions had been wonderful, some very interactive and the intimate experiences are value collaborating in. From experiencing the stroll arounds to being impressed by some even higher tastings, this occasion is value attending! You get the chance to ask movie star cooks questions, be taught what motivates them to be higher cooks, and even mentors contribute again to nature in methods one may by no means consider. I had a lot enjoyable interacting with each individual I met, everybody was so inquisitive and desperate to be taught, all whereas having fun with nice meals and nice wine and spirits. What’s there to not love about NPIWFF!
