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party. Basically, the pours are not labelled and you can’t know the wines you’re tasting until they are revealed after the event… a time-honored process that allows for total objectivity when tasting. There are three levels for tickets, the Estate Pass, the Reserve Pass and the Grand Reserve Pass and each offers unique experiences for you and your fellow wine aficionados! For tickets and more information, go to
visittemeculavalley.com/wine-month/ peoples-choice.
Baja Winery Hop Just eighty miles from the U.S./Mexico border lies the famed Valle de Guada- lupe, a cluster of some 150 vineyards situated between the hills between Ensenada and Tecate. Often referred to as the “Napa of Mexico,” the southern wine country increasingly perks the curiosity of oenophiles from near and far. Turista Libre Mexico Tours, founded by a U.S. journalist in 2009, offers bus tours from Tijuana to Tenochtitlan, with a goal of seeing south of the border less like a tourist and more like a local: Museums, markets, concerts, sporting events, parks, breweries, wineries, gastronomic gems, architectural delights and other cultural hotspots, experienced authenti- cally unlike any other, free of its obvious cliches. OnSaturday, December 16 they are offering a rare opportunity to explore the Valle de Guadalupe region, with tastings at three wineries and din- ner at celebrity chef Javier Plascencia’s famed Finca Altozano. Tickets include roundtrip border transportation, with your group meeting on the U.S. side of the Pedwest border crossing at the Virginia Avenue Transit Center at 10 a.m., with an estimated return to the border at 9 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to
turistalibre.com.
LOS ANGELES:
¡Latin Food Fest! Taking place on the pier at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, the 6th Annual ¡Latin Food Fest! Is a celebration of all things Latin in the food, wine and spirits world. Taking placeFriday and Saturday November 10 and 11, this fun foodie event is an all-inclusive Latinx food, wine, beer and spirits tasting journey taking you through the Caribbean, Central and South America, Mexico, Portugal and Spain. Raising funds for the Campanile Foundation, the ¡Latin Food Fest! includes a kick-off bashMexico In 32 Flavors, an ultimate Gran Tasting festival andMercado, a high energy multi-sensory street food experience. Plenty of opportunities for guests to indulge in a variety of
Latin food experiences! Celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations and a multitude of tastings, you won’t be
underwhelmed...though you might end up over-stuffed. Admission includes all food, wine, beer and spirits, live music, cooking demonstrations and so much more. For tickets and more information, go to
latinfoodfest.com.
Whisky Extravaganza The Whisky Extravaganza has set about the task of educating America’s palate, touring the country offering the opportunity to sample some of the world’s finest whiskies during each of their one-day events. The chance to do so in Los Angeles takes place at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 Grand Avenue onThursday, November 16, during what is sure to be the largest and most varied collection of whiskies you will ever witness in one place. Master classes will be offered:Beauty and the Beast sponsored by Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, presented by brand ambassador Travis Tidwell, as well asMaturity Not Age sponsored by The John Milroy Selection, led by Doug McIvor, Berry Bros. & Rudd spirits buyer and guardian of the John Milroy Selection brand. Come swirl, sniff, sip and savor the many expressions of the spirit, offered in your very own souvenir tasting glass while indulging in various epicurean offerings throughout the venue. Do so as you peruse your copy of theRobb Report Magazine given along with a premium imported cigar for your later enjoyment. For tickets and more information, go to
thewhiskyextravaganza.com.
Wine LA: STARS of Cabernet Wine LA the organization that is all about enhancing the wine culture in Los Angeles, will once again be showcasing collectable cabernets and the local category’s best producers during their 9th Annual STARS of Cabernet, returning to The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles onWednesday, November 15. This cabernet lovers showcase offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy unlimited tastings offering by over 100 vintners, tray passed hors d’oeuvres as well as assorted breads, cheeses and chocolate. There will also be a live auc- tion, with 100 percent of proceeds going to STARS long-time beneficiary, the TJ Martell Foundation, a 501c3 charity that funds and fights children’s cancer research. Check out other Wine LA
events such as thePinot Taste Off on November 3 and 4,Champagne Salute onNovember 17 and 18 and their Chardonnay Challenge onDecember 16, to name just a few. For tickets and more information, go
tostarsofcabernet.com and for the larger Wine LA schedule, go
towinela.com.
Circle V Here’s one that has a combo appeal: Circle V’s mission is to promote animal rights by appealing to vegans and non-vegans alike. Their multi-level event takes place onSaturday, November 18in downtown L.A.’s Regent Theatre, 448 S. Main Street and features live music, vegan food and beverages (vegan beer gardens as well as non- alcoholic kombuchas), speaker panels, a vegan vendor village and so much more! Headlining performers include voices like Moby, Waka Flocka Flame, Dreamcar, Raury and Reggie Watts, with speakers such as Kat Von D, Nathan Runkle (Mercy for Animals), Ingrid Newkirk (president and co-founder of PETA), author Kathy Freston and many more. Tickets are available at many levels: Want to hear just the music and access food and drink? Done. Want to hear only the speakers? Add it on. Want the whole VIP experience including early entry and access to the after party? You can do that too! For tickets and more, go
tocirclev.com.
Extreme Beer Fest
Los Angeles In what is referred to as “The ultimate throw down of craft beer creativity” the Extreme Beer Fest is a celebration of brewers who push the boundaries, hosted byBeerAdvocate and sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. In its first appearance on the West Coast, the one day, two session event featuring the most boundary-pushing brewing you have likely ever seen, by brewers who don’t know how to accept limitations, takes place onSaturday, December 9 at Los Angeles’ California Market Center, 110 East 9th Street, #A727. As they say online, “Minds will be blown. Palates will be inspired. Prepare for epicness.” Tickets include access to the purchased session, all beer tastings, aBeerAdvocate-branded govino “glass” and a program while supplies last. For tickets and more information, go to
beeradvocate.com/extreme/los-angeles.
ORANGE COUNTY:
Driftwood at Doheny Beach How about a little country afternoon set along the beautiful shores of the Pacific Ocean at Dana Point’s scenic Doheny State Beach? A “Little bit country, not so much Rock’n’Roll,” this event is replete with country music, craft beer, artisan wine and the top-notch BBQ that SoCal has to offer. Presented by premier music festival production company, Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Orange County, California’s most successful and respected craft beer festival producer Brew Ha Ha Productions, and California’s new country KFRG-FM (K-Frog), Driftwood at Doheny State Beach take place onSaturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12. The party features over 100 craft beers and artisan wines, some of the best BBQ in the region, as well as a full day of eclectic music ranging from country, Americana and mariachi rock, with performances by Chase Rice, Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard, A Thousand Horses, Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay, Canaan smith and many others. For tickets and more information, go to
driftwoodfest.com.
Brew Ho Ho Holiday
Ale Festival An O.C. favorite amongst the craft beer crowd, this event features world class beer, yummy food, festive times with friends and a unique craft beer holiday shopping expo. The Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival takes place onSaturday, December 9 in the beautiful garden gazebo of Anaheim’s The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, featuring over 90 fine craft beers from some of the finest breweries in Southern California, with over half special seasonal, holiday and winter brews. Delicious food will also be available to purchase including favorites from The Viking Truck and The CUT as well as fab beer geek swag (hats, hoodies, glassware, shirts, gift cards, etc.) for you to buy and wear! This is an over 21 (I.D.’s required), “Rain or Shine” event so come and get your festivities started at this favorite Anaheim event! For tickets and more, go
toocbrewhoho.com.
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