It’s easy to get lulled into the lazy luxury of surf, sand and sun during a weeklong stay on Maui. Matt Kettmann discovers epicurean gold and adventurous treasures on the Valley Isle, from the shores of South Maui to the hillsides of Haleakala.
Upcountry harvest
The Haleakala hillsides are Maui’s breadbasket, producing those famed sweet onions, pineapples and much more. The region is connected by Highway 37, so start your morning toward the end of the road at the 23-acre Ulupalakua Vineyards, home to the Maui Wine brand. Though planted in 1975, only recently have the Syrah, Grenache, Malbec, Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc here received the attention they deserve. Don’t turn your nose up at the pineapple wine, either. It’s crisp, clean and refreshing, especially the Hula o Maui…
