Presented by the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation
San Diego
Friday–Sunday, March 13–15, 2026
Gaylord Convention Center
A Weekend of Exceptional Wine
Join us in San Diego for a three-day weekend—Friday–Sunday, March 13–15, 2026. Friday and Saturday combine daytime programming with the signature evening walk-around Grand Tour. Sunday is our send-off: a farewell breakfast together—no evening tasting that day. Every pour at the main events is rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator's editors. Meet winemakers, enjoy food throughout the day and evening, and take home a souvenir Riedel™ wine glass—included with the package your ticket covers (see Tixr for full-weekend vs single-day options).
Your Weekend Schedule
Friday & Saturday follow the same rhythm: 10:00 AM start for seminars and conversation with editors, winemakers, and guests—then lunch, followed by the afternoon seminar at 2:30 PM, and finally the evening Grand Tour walk-around with 200+ wines. Room assignments and session topics are announced before the event.
Sunday is intentionally lighter: join us for a goodbye breakfast as we close the weekend—no seminars or evening main event that day.
Tickets
GAYLORD CONVENTION CENTER · FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MARCH 13–15, 2026
VIP Admission
$395
Fri & Sat evenings · 6:00 – 9:30 PM
- ✦Fri & Sat daytime: 10:00 AM seminars, lunch, 2:30 PM afternoon seminar
- ✦Sunday: goodbye breakfast (no evening tasting)
- ✦Fri & Sat evenings: VIP from 6:00 PM (extra hour before General Admission)
- ✦Souvenir Riedel™ wine glass
- ✦Tasting book with 200 wine descriptions
- ✦Food during Fri/Sat program & evening walk-around
General Admission
$250
Fri & Sat evenings · 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- ✦Fri & Sat daytime: 10:00 AM seminars, lunch, 2:30 PM afternoon seminar
- ✦Sunday: goodbye breakfast (no evening tasting)
- ✦Souvenir Riedel™ wine glass
- ✦Tasting book with 200 wine descriptions
- ✦Food during Fri/Sat program & evening walk-around
Young Connoisseur (30 & Under)
$100
Fri & Sat evenings · 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- ✦Eligible Fri/Sat daytime + Sunday breakfast when included in your pass (see Tixr)
- ✦Fri or Sat evening General Admission where Young Connoisseur is offered
- ✦Souvenir Riedel™ wine glass
- ✦Tasting book with 200 wine descriptions
- ✦Food during included sessions
- ✦Valid proof of age required
Flexible payment options available · Must be 21+ · Proof of age required
Young Connoisseur Program
Wine Spectator is introducing a new initiative to welcome the next generation of wine lovers. Guests 30 and under can purchase General Admission for only $100 per qualifying evening (Friday or Saturday main event—see Tixr), making it easier for young professionals and emerging connoisseurs to join us. Valid proof of age is required at check-in.
Buy Young Connoisseur Ticket — $100Wineries & Wines
Friday and Saturday evenings, the main Grand Tour floor features 200+ wines from the world's best regions—Argentina, Australia, Italy, France, Chile, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, the United States and more. All rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator's editors.
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