A San Diego Wine Week Event
San Diego's wine country is hiding in plain sight—30 minutes from your front door, over 100 wineries are tucked into the hills of San Diego County. Most locals have never been. This dinner changes that.
Join us at Cordiano Winery in Highland Valley as the sun drops behind the vines, and a few of the region's most notable winemakers pull back the curtain on what makes San Diego terroir unlike anywhere else in California. You'll taste it in the glass and on the plate—Chef Coral Strong of Garden Kitchen is building each course around what's coming out of the ground right now, pairing freshly-picked spring produce with an exclusive selection of San Diego County wines you won't find at any restaurant or bottle shop. Arrive on time to take a guided vineyard tour.
This is the first in a series. The people who discover it tend to become regulars.
Seats are limited. Grab yours before they're gone.
This is the part of the evening most guests won't see
Before dinner begins, a small group of VIP guests will gather in Cordiano's cellar for something the general ticket simply doesn't include—private tastings with the winemakers, who are bringing bottles from their personal collections. Not the tasting room lineup, these are their award-winning selections, limited editions, and the winemaker’s most favorite for reasons you’ll discover.
Over curated bites and candlelight, you'll taste and talk in the kind of off-the-record setting that turns a great evening into a story you'll be telling years from now.
VIP doors open at 5pm. Spaces are extremely limited.
Participating Wineries
This event is in partnership with San Diego Wine Week, May 25–30, 2026, hosted by the San Diego County Vintners Association.
A San Diego Wine Week Event
San Diego's wine country is hiding in plain sight—30 minutes from your front door, over 100 wineries are tucked into the hills of San Diego County. Most locals have never been. This dinner changes that.
Join us at Cordiano Winery in Highland Valley as the sun drops behind the vines, and a few of the region's most notable winemakers pull back the curtain on what makes San Diego terroir unlike anywhere else in California. You'll taste it in the glass and on the plate—Chef Coral Strong of Garden Kitchen is building each course around what's coming out of the ground right now, pairing freshly-picked spring produce with an exclusive selection of San Diego County wines you won't find at any restaurant or bottle shop. Arrive on time to take a guided vineyard tour.
This is the first in a series. The people who discover it tend to become regulars.
Seats are limited. Grab yours before they're gone.
This is the part of the evening most guests won't see
Before dinner begins, a small group of VIP guests will gather in Cordiano's cellar for something the general ticket simply doesn't include—private tastings with the winemakers, who are bringing bottles from their personal collections. Not the tasting room lineup, these are their award-winning selections, limited editions, and the winemaker’s most favorite for reasons you’ll discover.
Over curated bites and candlelight, you'll taste and talk in the kind of off-the-record setting that turns a great evening into a story you'll be telling years from now.
VIP doors open at 5pm. Spaces are extremely limited.
Participating Wineries
This event is in partnership with San Diego Wine Week, May 25–30, 2026, hosted by the San Diego County Vintners Association.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- ages 21+
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92025
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