Friends of James Beard Foundation Opening Night: Grand Decant

Kick off the Grand Weekend with a special best-of-the-best edition of the Grand Decant to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival.

Global wine and spirits producers break out their best bottles in a limited release tasting of their most award winning or highly coveted products. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and many more!

Culinary power houses from near and far host the Best Bites Ever with 15+ perfectly crafted stations. Plus, attendees will receive a bonus video with interviews from some of today’s most coveted winemakers and distillers discussing the magic and passion that goes in to making the world’s best beverages.

GRAND(EST) DECANT LUX

Worried you won’t have enough time for all that awesome? Consider a Grand Decant LUX ticket, which not only allows you early entry – 5:00 instead of 6:00 PM – but gives you access to a series of exclusive upgrades deliberately curated for the ultimate VIP experience, including a grower champagne and bubble bar. This exclusive experience is limited to only 50 guests and sells out every year.

OUR BEST YEAR EVER

With more than 300 brands participating over the course of the week, the 2024 San Diego Food + Wine Festival is destined to be the biggest and most spectacular in our 20 year history.

ATTIRE: Sophisticated Casual

IMPORTANT INFO:

All beverage tastings and chef bites are included in ticket price.

Must be 21+ to attend.