Celebrating its 20th year, California Wine Festival has announced it 2022 schedule of tasting events. Each two-day event commemorates the offerings from winemaking regions across the state, alongside the goods of local dining purveyors, live entertainment and coastal views.
Each 21-and-over event commences with a Friday evening “Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting,” an intimate experience that kicks off with a sparkling wine reception and features samplings of hard-to-find trophy wines, tasting room exclusives and limited-production wines alongside appetizers from renowned local chefs.
The second day boasts a “Beachside Wine Festival,” which offers culinary education and exploration through one-on-one conversations and tastings with talents hailing from California’s top wineries and restaurants. During this event, attendees can choose among hundreds of California wines and regional craft brews to sample, to be paired with tasty samples and live music.
Plus, many of the festivals will feature a silent auction during the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting to benefit California organizations like Sandy Feet Initiative, Surfrider Foundation of South Orange County, Golden Rule Charity and Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.
California Wine Festival 2022 Schedule:
CA Wine Festival Dana Point: April 22 to April 23, 2022
April 22: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
April 23: Beachside Wine Festival at Sea Terrace Community Park
Tickets available for pre-sale here.
CA Wine Festival Carlsbad: May 20 to May 21, 2022
May 20: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, The Gardens
May 21: Beachside Wine Festival atPark Hyatt Aviara Resort, Heron Lawn
Tickets available for pre-sale here.
CA Wine Festival Santa Barbara: July 15 to July 16, 2022
July 15: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at Chase Palm Park, Carousel House
July 16: Beachside Wine Festival at Chase Palm Park, Great Meadow
Tickets available for pre-sale here.
CA Wine Festival Huntington Beach: Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2022
Nov. 11: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at Paséa Hotel & Spa
Nov. 12: Beachside Wine Festival at Paséa Hotel & Spa
Pre-sale tickets will be available starting March 24.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit CalifoniaWineFestival.com.