Friday, April 29, 2011
Riedel Wine Glass Seminar & Tasting | New to this year’s festival!
4:30 – 6 pm
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - Terrace Salon

The California Wine Festival will host a Riedel "Glassware Journey" tasting/seminar where attendees will explore how the shape and size of the glass effects the perception of the wine on the palate. This educational and fun seminar and wine tasting will be conducted by an expert from the world famous Riedel Glassware Company, preeminent wine glassware manufacturer. Each attendee will receive their own set (to take home) of four varietal specific wine glasses (valued at $123) for the seminar/tasting. Guests attending this fascinating class will also get "front of the line" privileges if attending the CWF Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting immediately following the seminar. Both tastings are at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

Each guest receives a four piece boxed set of Riedel Vinum XL wine glasses valued at $123.

Only 140 tickets available!

Advance Ticket Price - $100 (Available Online Only)

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Valet Parking Rate $15

Friday, April 29, 2011
Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting
6:30 – 9 pm
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - Grand Ballroom

The elegant Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel will host our "Sunset Rare & Reserve" Wine Tasting on April 29, 2011 in their magnificent Grand Ballroom. The hotel overlooks the Pacific high on a bluff and is the epitome of California luxury and style. The luxury of the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a perfect partner to the rare and reserve level bottles winemakers will dust off and pour at this popular event. Some wines being poured are no longer in distribution; some are proprietor's reserves and end-of-vintage wines. A champagne reception greets guests who may be treated to Napa trophy cabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, Santa Cruz and Sierra Mtn. areas, the red-hot Central Coast, and Pinots from Santa Barbara County and more. Top regional chefs will serve hot and cold appetizers while live bluesy jazz keeps things super cool. Ticket price includes an 18 oz keepsake wine glass. Tickets on sale November 2010.

Advance Ticket Price - $99 (Gate Price $125)

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Valet Parking Rate $15

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Beachside Wine Festival
1 - 4pm (11:30am VIP/Press/Trade Early Entrance)
Doheny State Beach - Dana Point

Hit the grassy, palm-lined Doheny State Beach to experience the quintessential California wine tasting event at our Orange County California Wine Festival grand finale. Indulge in this heady, springtime ‘right of pleasure’ and join the afternoon-long celebration -- Unlimited tasting of fine wine & foods, plus sun, sea and music provided by popular Caribbean band “Upstream.” Sip hundreds of vintage California wines, sample dozens of hot and cold gourmet appetizers, artisan breads and cheeses, fresh cut fruits, and for a change of taste, sample local and regional craft brews too. Ticket price includes an 18 oz keepsake wine glass.

Advance Ticket Price - $65 (Gate Price $75)

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Parking Rate $15

The DSBIA is a group of dedicated volunteers sanctioned by the California State Parks in 1982 to develop and/or support interpretive activities and programs at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California.

Net proceeds is donated to the DSBIA.

For more information, please visit the California Wine Festival's website.