Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries pouring some of the world's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparklers and Syrah - all from the Santa Lucia Highlands at the 14th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival. For many of our artisan vintners, this is their one public tasting of the year.

Meet the winemakers and taste 90+ point limited-release gems from the likes of Caraccioli Cellars, Mer Soleil, Morgan, Siduri, Hahn, Belle Glos, McIntyre, Puma Road, Pessagno, ROAR, Talbott Vineyards, Pisoni, Wrath and many more. The setting is dramatic: Mer Soleil Winery, a venue not normally open to the public.

Enjoy delicious gourmet bites from the region's best chefs and restaurants . Experience our new Bubbles Bar! Reserve a VIP Table with extras. Enjoy live music, and even purchase wines to take home with you.

Early admission tickets secure entrance to a special 1 hour advance entry to tasting and auction featuring guaranteed access to rare wines, library releases and new gems from all of our vintners.

*Event is Rain or Shine. Event is held inside a barrel cellar with ventilation from two large roll up doors, and in a three sided tent with ventilation on two ends.

Wineries: 

Belle Glos | Bernardus Winery | Bruliam Wines | Caraccioli Cellars | Cattleya Wines | Clarice Wine Company | Folktale Winery & Vineyards | Hahn Family Wines | Integrity Wines | J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines | Joyce Wine Company | Kori Wines | Landmark Vineyards | Luli Wines | Mansfield-Dunne Wines | McIntyre Vineyards | Mer Soleil | Miner Family Winery | Morgan Winery | Odonata | Pessagno | Pisoni Vineyards | Puma Road Winery | ROAR Wines | Sarah's Vineyard | Scheid Family Wines | Siduri | Talbott Vineyards | Testarossa | Tolosa | Tondre Wines | Wrath 

The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Festival sells out and we've reduced the number of tickets for sale this year to improve our guest experience. Secure your tickets now for this special day in the Highlands.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

11 am - 2:30 pm Early Admission 

12 pm - 2:30 pm General Admission

*Must Be 21 or Over. No Children allowed.

*Winery and restaurant participation subject to change

*No pets and no one under 21 years of age allowed.

** ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS & COVID HEALTH POLICIES (updated 5.9.22)

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test will not be required to attend the event in alignment with current California Department of Public Health event guidelines.

Effective March 1, 2022, Monterey County and the CDPH ended any requirement for unvaccinated persons to mask in indoor public settings and businesses and replaced it with a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state and local government offices serving the public); on public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares); and in transportation hubs (examples: airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, seaport or other port, subway station, or any other area that provides transportation). Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended.

FAQs 

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All attendees must be 21 years or older and be able to provide ID. ID must match COVID vaccination record or negative test record. No one is allowed entry without a ticket. Please, no children.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Transportation is available from the city of Monterey, Tickets are available at Eventbrite. We encourage you to utilize the Coach Shuttles from Monterey, or schedule Taxi, Uber, Lyft in advance. Parking is available on site at no charge.

What can I bring into the event?

No outside food or drink. No selfie sticks. Cameras are allowed. No pets. No one under 21 years of age.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email gwen@santaluciahighlands.com

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are refundable until 30 days prior to the event. A note about fees: Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is canceled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring your paper ticket or download your ticket on the Evenbrite app.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. You an update the name on your ticket at any time.

Is my registration or ticket transferrable?

Yes.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

That's OK, as long as the person has a ticket and is over 21 years old.

Is there a designated driver pass available?

Yes. The designated driver ticket allows full event access from 12 to 2:30 pm, with the exception of wine sampling. Complimentary bottled waters and alternative beverages will be offered.  Please email gwen@santaluciahighlands.com for details.