Tired of the same old wines? Sure, we love our Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, but there is a vast array of other wines yet to be discovered. Cue The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes! More than 60 wineries pouring rare and lesser-known varieties from California (where more than 110 unique wine grapes are cultivated) will be present in San Jose and Los Angeles.
Tickets for Saturday, January 31 at Rotary Summit Center – 7th floor (top floor), 88 S 4th St, in San Jose can be purchased HERE. For a $10 discount on each ticket, use the code GRAPEEXPERIENCES10 at checkout.
Tickets for Saturday, March 28 at Mica Studios, 356 S Mission Rd in Los Angeles can be purchased HERE. Again, for a $10 discount on each ticket, use the code GRAPEEXPERIENCES10 at checkout.
At both locations, guests will…
- Meet and converse with the producers and winemakers of lesser-known wine varieties
- Have the ability to order favorites on-site in one simple checkout (mix wineries)
- Delivery to your door in about 3 weeks
- Those with General Admission tickets will have one low flat delivery fee (no per-winery charges)
- VIP Admission ticket holders have early entry plus free delivery on all purchases (no bottle limit)
- Many more perks will be announced!
VIP Ticket Details
At San Jose and Los Angeles locations, VIP Tickets (12:00pm – 5:00pm) are $125 and include:
- VIP Check-in at 12:00 pm
- Pre-tasting discussion
- Most wine lovers can name five California grapes. Lodi grows more than 130. Home to America’s largest collection of old vines, the region is the epicenter of California’s hidden grape diversity. Join Stuart Spencer, executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, and Master Sommelier David Glancy as they uncover why Lodi is the epicenter of lesser-known varietals and what makes these wines worth your attention.
- Early VIP entry into the Tasting Arena up to 60 minutes before General Admission ticket holders
- The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes commemorative wine glass (one glass per person)
- FREE delivery of any wines you order at the Festival of Undiscovered Grapes, no minimums ($20 value)
- Food Ticket for One Item from Food Purveyors ($15 value) (additional food purchases are separate)
- VIP tickets include Festival Passport: a pocket booklet of special offers at participating wineries and sponsors – complimentary tastings, tours, enhanced experiences, and discounts to enjoy after the festival. Turn one afternoon at the festival into months of exploration.
- Festival of Undiscovered T-shirt ($20 value)
- Discover Your Unique Palate Profile with VinoTastr [Get your free test ($25 Value) at the event]
- Option to enter for a chance to win a $500 lodging credit from Travel Paso.
- Swag from our sponsors
- Plus more to come!
General Admission Ticket Details
At San Jose and Los Angeles, General Admission is from 2:00pm – 5:00pm and tickets are $75. Each ticket includes…
- 3 hours of tasting time in the Tasting Arena starting at 2:00 pm
- The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes commemorative wine glass (one glass per person)
- A low, one-time $20 delivery fee for any wines ordered at the event, no matter how many different wines you order or wineries you order from. The delivery fee is waived for purchases of 12 bottles or more.
- Every ticket includes a printed festival guidebook with maps, winery profiles, and special offers from wineries and sponsors.
- Discover Your Unique Palate Profile with VinoTastr [Get your free test ($25 Value) at the event]
- Option to enter for a chance to win a $500 lodging credit from Travel Paso.
- Food is available for purchase.
Intrigued? Snag your tickets for San Jose VIP or General Admission tickets HERE and/or your Los Angeles VIP or General Admission tickets HERE.
Don’t forget your $10 discount on each ticket when you use the code GRAPEEXPERIENCES10 at checkout.
Have a fabulous time!
Cheers! ~ Cindy
