Bern's Winefest: Ridge Blending Seminar & Picnic Lunch

$275 per person
Attire: Dressy Casual (partially outdoors)
*Complimentary valet parking at the Epicurean Hotel

Join us at Epicurean Hotel for our signature wine blending seminar in the Epicurean Theatre, followed by a wine country picnic on the terrace featuring wines from Ridge Vineyards. Our expert panel of Bern’s Steak House sommeliers, along with Ridge head winemaker and COO, John Olney, will guide you through the process of blending next year’s special bottling release, offering insight into the nuances of winemaking.

After the seminar, enjoy a wine country picnic on the terrace, prepared by Chef Jonathan Atanacio and his team from Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar, along with Chef Chad Johnson, Chef Brent Hunt, Chef Gerry Sizemore and Chef Hannah Thomas.

*Please note that due to the format of this event; allergies and dietary substitutions cannot be accommodated. Menu items are subject to availability and may change without notice.

All guests must be 21+ and tickets are non-transferrable.

The Laxer Family Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides the opportunity to raise money through events that foster a more inclusive and cooperative youth culture while cultivating the advancement of the next generation of culinary leaders through scholarships. Since 1997, Bern’s Winefest has been the main fundraising event for the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. Through the James Beard Foundation selection process, funds are awarded to individuals from the state of Florida in one of three disciplines: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Viticulture. A portion of the proceeds raised through this event will go directly to the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about our organization, please visit our website;.

Host or Publisher Laxer Family Foundation