Wine Spectator's 45th Annual
Critics' Choice Grand Tasting
Two nights of walk-around tastings featuring 250+ wines rated 90+ points by Wine Spectator. Meet the world's best winemakers across two full floors — from France and Italy to South Africa and New Zealand.
Two incredible nights of walk-around tastings on Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd featuring 250+ wines rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator magazine from the world's best winemakers and wine regions. Enjoy tasting your way around the world between two full floors of hundreds of wineries while you meet the winemakers and owners behind these exceptional labels. From France, Italy and Spain to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and much more — the world of wine is at your fingertips.
NEW THIS YEAR
WINE SPECTATOR'S YOUNG CONNOISSEUR PROGRAM
Wine Spectator is introducing a new initiative to welcome the next generation of wine lovers. Guests 35 and under can purchase a General Admission ticket for $100, making it easier for young professionals and emerging connoisseurs to experience our world-class tastings. This ticket includes access to the full walk-around tasting featuring exceptional wines from top wineries around the globe.
Only available Friday, October 23rd | 7:30–10:00pm
You must show a valid ID as proof of age along with your ticket at will call to enter.
$214.23 (Includes fees & taxes)
Thursday Ticket
Thursday, October 22nd
Only available with the Weekend Package.
7:30–10:00pm
General Admission
VIP
$420.23 (Includes fees & taxes)
$420.23 (Includes fees & taxes)
Includes an extra hour of tasting
6:00–10:00pm
VIP
$523.23 (Includes fees & taxes)
7:30–10:00pm
General Admission
Friday, October 23rd
friday Ticket
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH EVERY TICKET
TICKETS & ADMISSION
Souvenir Riedel™ Wine Glass
Take home a beautiful commemorative tasting glass.
Official Tasting Book
Descriptions and tasting notes for more than 200 featured wines.
Food Pairings
Sample a delicious selection of food throughout the event.
TICKETS
Thursday, October 22nd
VIP Admission*
* VIP Thursday Tickets only available to
Weekend Package holders
GA Admission
$420.23
Friday, October 23rd
VIP Admission
$525.23
GA Admission
$420.23
All-In Price Per Evening (Fees Included)
Flexible Payment Plan Option Available
Wineries & Wines
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