2023 California Wine Festival - Dana Point - April 14-15

2023 CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL - ORANGE COUNTY IN DANA POINT

APRIL 14-15, 2023

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING - NEW LOCATION

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa - Richard Henry Dana Ballroom

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629

Friday - April 14, 2022 - 6:30-9pm

*Ticket price includes all wine and food samples and an 18 oz keepsake wine glass

Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa's Richard Henry Dana Ballroom overlooking the sparkling Pacific. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County's most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly due to the rarity of the wines being poured. A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear.

BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL - NEW LOCATION

Sea Terrace Park

Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629

Saturday - April 15, 2023 - 1-4pm (VIPs 12pm)

*Ticket price includes all wine and food samples and an 18 oz keepsake wine glass

The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest at our brand new grassy, palm lined venue, Sea Terrace Park. By 1:00 pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample including artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! Upstream, a Caribbean steel band, maintains a happy beat to the day for this all-day feast for the senses.

FEATURED IN FORBES

"Don't miss California Wine Festival, - one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state!"

Voted One of the Top Ten Best Wine Festivals in the USA by Americas Best & Top Ten

Featured Wineries*

*List will be updated continuously

• Adobe Road Winery
• Barlow Vineyards
• Bellante Family Winery
• Bernardus Winery
• Capriccio Sangria
• Carol Shelton Wines
• Cuvaison
• Doffo Winery
• EHRET
• Family Wineries Direct
• Goldschmidt Vineyards
• Inman Family Wines
• King Frosch Wines
• Le Vigne Winery
• Lloyd Cellars
• Locatelli Winery
• Michael Mondavi Family Wines
• Miner Family Wines
• Mounts Family Winery
• Navarro Vineyards
• New Zealand Wine Navigator
• Pasmosa Sangria
• Quench & Temper
• Riboli Family Wines
• Russian River Vineyards
• San Antonio Winery
• Sojourn Cellars
• Tara Bella Winery
• The Green Wine
• Wine Guy & Wine Gal

The 2023 California Wine Festival - Orange County will benefit Sandy Feet Initiative and Surfrider Foundation South Orange County Chapter.

Sandy Feet Initiative is an organization dedicated to reaching out to and recognizing siblings of children with special needs. They give attention and validation to these children, who, on a daily basis, place the needs of their siblings ahead of themselves. They provide safe and instructional beach events that include yoga, water play such as surfing and boogie boarding, and beach cleanup

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

More about the Festival

Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elements create the quintessential wine tasting experience at the California Wine Festival – Orange County in Dana Point. At this sunny seaside setting, California’s best wineries pour hundreds of vintage red and white wines, complemented by dozens of the region’s top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers along with live music and an ocean view. Experience one of the California’s most popular wine festivals.