San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Friends of James Beard Foundation Opening Night: Grand Decant

The James Beard Foundation opens San Diego Food + Wine Festival’s Grand Weekend with a special best-of-the-best edition of the Grand Decant. Culinary power houses from near and far, including some of your favorite James Beard award winners and nominees, host this year’s celebration alongside a massive exploration into the world of luxury and award-winning wine and spirits. 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!

For those seeking the ultimate intimate luxury experience, the Grand Decant LUX ticket is the answer. Enjoy exclusive early entry for a half hour head start reserved for only 50 guests. Revel in a series of exclusive upgrades including access to highly allocated vintages, coveted wines and spirits, grower champagnes, celebrity chef stations, and caviar.

Hosted by Charlotte Randolph, inaugural Michelin Sommelier of the Year, co-owner of 2-star Michelin Californios.