Day one of Balboa Bay Resort's Newport Beach Wine Festival begins with a celebration of wine and food at the JCB Wine Dinner. Enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan and the culinary team, with perfectly paired wines and discussion lead by French Vintner Jean-Charles Boisset.
Jean-Charles Boisset is a renowned wine leader known for his focus on organic and biodynamic farming. He manages Domaine de la Vougeraie and DeLoach Vineyards, blending tradition with innovation. In 2024, he was named Wine Enthusiast’s "Person of the Year."
This event is part of the Newport Beach Wine Festival weekend taking place at Balboa Bay Resort. Tickets for the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting and the Veueve Clicquot Champagne Brunch are sold separately.
Friday, May 23, 2025
JCB Winemaker Dinner
- Lighthouse Room
- 6:00pm Reception | 6:30pm 4-Course Dinner
- Event begins at 6:30pm sharp
- $215 per person plus tax, service charge, and fees
- Cocktail attire
- 21+ only
- 7-day cancellation policy | Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable
Learn more about the additonal events of the Newport Beach Wine Festival weekend!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brunch
Balboa Bay Club Members enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.630.4381 or email reservations@balboabayresort.com with your Member number to reserve tickets.
