California Wine Festival
Wine tasting along the San Diego Bay
Wine tasting in San Diego sun
Gourmet cheese at California Wine Festival
Price:
Varies
Address:
Embarcadero Park
San Diego, CA
4/11/08 – 4/12/08
Wine lovers gather annually at this festival to enjoy food, wine and sun, all while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Embarcadero Park and the sparkling blue San Diego Bay make the perfect backdrop for wine tasting beneath sun-kissed skies.
Wine lovers will have an opportunity to taste hundreds of fine California wines, regional craft brews and gourmet foods from local chefs and artisan food purveyors. Entertainment includes a live blues band, jazz in the VIP pavilion and an exciting live concert starring THE GRAMS.
$10 from each ticket sold and 100% of net proceeds of all auctions go to the Make-A-Wish Chapter of San Diego, a charitable non-profit organization whose purpose is to grant wishes to children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions.
Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting
When: Fri. April 11 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaport Courtyard
What: Live Jazz, Live Wine and Luxury Lifestyle Auction, 40+ Premium wines, champagne and gourmet food samples
Cost: General Admission: Advance $100; Gate $125
Reds, Whites & Blues Wine Festival
When: Sat. April 12 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. (12 - 1 pm - trade/press and VIP preview tasting)
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North
What: 300+ California wines, imports, craft beers, gourmet food samples, Live Blues Band all day, Live and Silent Auctions featuring exotic wines, luxury lifestyle items, and FREE Concert starring 3-time San Diego Music Award Winners - THE GRAMS.
Cost: General Admission: Advance $75 Gate: $85
Purchase an ALL ACCESS VIP WEEKEND PASS for $145 – Advance Sale Only
VIP Pass Privileges Include:
- Admission to ALL events
- One hour advance preview tasting (Noon - 1 pm) at Reds, Whites & Blues on the Bay (Sat April 12th
- Admission to VIP's-only Pavilion at RW&B Fest (special appetizers, reserve level wines, live jazz pianist, shaded seating, water, snacks)
- Wine raffles EVERY HOUR, all day
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children who have life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since its inception in 1983, the San Diego chapter of Make-A-Wish has granted more than 2,000 wishes. To learn more about the organization, please visit www.wishsandiego.org, or call 858-707-WISH (9474).
