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A Maui Gold pineapple
Hawaii’s legendary
coffee beans
Sample sips at MauiWine
resources necessary for their survival,
the Kuleana Act was introduced in
1850. Under the act, if you cultivated
a parcel of land, you could petition for
the title to that land. That’s kuleana.
“Likewise, if you have the privilege of
living here—whether you enjoy the
water or reap the fruits of the land—
you have a responsibility to that
privilege,” Moose explains.
We climb a winding road and before
long, we’re nearly 600 metres above
sea level at MauiWine. Established
in 1974 and self-promoted as the
island’s only winery, MauiWine got its
start producing pineapple wine, but
has since expanded into grapes with
10-plus varietals on offer.
While I sip and swirl everything from
rosé to Malbec, our host Ken Goring
describes the signature pineapple wine,
Maui Blanc. It’s made from Maui Gold
pineapples that aren’t “pretty enough
for the store.” Once they’ve been crushed
and pressed, the juice is fermented for
14 days, then filtered, aged and finished
over 12 to 16 weeks. In keeping with
craft culture, any leftover pineapple
rinds are taken to local cattle ranches.
“We call it ‘cattle candy,’” Goring grins.
Lunch follows with burgers made
from locally raised, grass-fed beef.
After sugar and pineapples, Maui’s
largest agricultural exports were rooted
in ranching, reaching back to the 19th
century. These days, the island’s beef
is largely raised and sold on-island; a
practice Adelmann says is becoming
increasingly popular as awareness of
food security grows.
“Diverse agriculture is so important
to the sustainability of these islands,”
she says, adding that despite its self-
sufficient beginnings, much of Maui’s
food is now imported. “It takes about
two weeks for most of our perishable »
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Guided
TourinG
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the roadways of
hawaii are a driver’s
delight, with sprawling
vistas, black-sand
beaches and food
trucks serving
roadside treats.
for travellers who
want to take the
scenic route without
worrying about gas
and directions, guided
tours are ideal. With
the perfect balance of
well-planned activities
and low-key downtime,
the tours are popular
for groups, couples
and solo travellers.
try trafalgar’s 10-day
Best of hawaii tour.
travel aboard a luxury
air-conditioned coach
with Wi-fi, while your
tour director points
out highlights. the
trip includes four-star
hotels with breakfast,
plus some lunches
and dinners. Jan.–dec.
2019 departures, from
$4,304 (tour only)
when you pay in full by
Jan. 17, 2019.
Call a Travel Specialist
at 1-866-667-4777
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