CRITICS' CHOICE GRAND TASTINGS
Two nights of walk-around style tastings featuring 200+ exceptional wines from the world's best wine-growing regions rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator's editors. Meet the legendary winemakers, owners and principals behind the wineries, and enjoy a delicious selection of food. These tastings are a unique opportunity to taste a wide variety of top rated wines all in one place.
VIP Grand Tasting Tickets for Registrant Guests
6:00-7:30pm of the Grand Tastings are reserved for Weekend Registrants and their guests.
Weekend Registrants may purchase two additional VIP Early Access Grand Tasting tickets per evening.
These tickets can be added to your Weekend Registration package.
Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th
SEATED SEMINAR PROGRAM
Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th
Weekend Package attendees enjoy four sessions - a morning and afternoon session on both Friday and Saturday - of seated wine seminars. Each session features a variety of seminars highlighting different styles and regions of wine from around the world. The seminar program happens in one big room, no need to choose which seminars you want to attend!
Included in the Weekend Package only
WINE LUNCHEONS
Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th
Enjoy a more informal tasting during wine luncheons on Friday and Saturday. Each lunch features a special selection of wines alongside a mouth-watering menu specifically chosen to highlight the wines featured.
Included in Weekend Package only
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
Saturday, October 18th
Close out an exceptional weekend of wine at the weekend's Champagne Reception featuring delicious small plates from Wine Spectator's Restaurant Award Program winners. Pair the small plates with a selection of top-rated champagnes and Whisky Advocate's Whiskies of the Year. The perfect way to end the weekend!
Included in the Weekend Package only