Come see us at the three weekend events – Icons + Legends on Friday evening, the Grand Tasting on Saturday and the Grand Fiesta on Sunday. We’ll be pouring our amazing Pinot Noirs and would love to see you there!
Icons + Legends Friday Nov.6
SDFW Opening Night: Icons + Legends is the Festival’s official start — an elevated tasting experience that brings together award-winning chefs and world-class producers for one unforgettable evening. It’s the best of the best: poured and plated.
Taste your way through a curated showcase of luxury and highly awarded wines and spirits as global producers pour limited-release and coveted selections from their most celebrated portfolios. Expect rare bottlings, standout vintages, grower Champagnes, and exceptional pours rarely opened outside of private cellars — the kinds of bottles people talk about long after the last glass.
On the culinary side, acclaimed chefs from around the country present refined, flavor-driven bites designed to complement what’s in your glass. Thoughtful pairings. Bold technique. A few surprises along the way. It’s a night made for discovering new favorites and returning for one more unforgettable taste.
Grand tasting Saturday Nov. 7
Indulge in a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to taste through.
Experience gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the thrilling “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for your vote to be crowned “2026 People’s Choice – Chef of the Fest”, earn bragging rights for a year, a plaque to prove it, and up to $5,000 in cash and prizes.
Grand Fiesta Sunday Nov. 8
The Grand Fiesta is the unforgettable finale of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the rich cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California, featuring award-winning chefs creating world class cuisine, exceptional wines, craft beer, traditional and unique spirits of Mexico, and breathtaking, larger-than-life art installations.
Stroll through the park filled with engaging experiences, savoring expertly crafted dishes from top chefs across San Diego, Southern California, and Baja. Enjoy captivating live music, engage in cultural conversations, and attend demonstrations that delve into the fascinating world of Mexican spirits and traditional culinary dishes.