Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Festival

Schedule

Sat May 13 2023 at 11:00 am to 02:30 pm

Location

Mer Soleil Winery | Salinas, CA

Join member wineries pouring some of the world's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah - all from the Santa Lucia Highlands
About this Event

Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries pouring some of the world's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparklers and Syrah - all from the Santa Lucia Highlands at the 15th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival. For many of our artisan vintners, this is their one public tasting of the year. The jewel of Monterey County just south of the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and famous destinations like Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea, our cool, coastal wine growing region features small producers focused on single-vineyard designated wines and a handful of charming tasting rooms with stunning views of the Salinas Valley.

Meet the winemakers and taste 90+ point limited-release gems from the likes of Caraccioli Cellars, Mer Soleil, Morgan, Siduri, Hahn, Belle Glos, McIntyre, Puma Road, Pessagno, ROAR, Talbott Vineyards, Pisoni, Wrath and many more. The setting is dramatic: Mer Soleil Winery, a venue not normally open to the public.

Enjoy delicious gourmet bites from the region's best chefs and restaurants . Experience our Bubbles Bar and Reserve a VIP Table with extras. Enjoy live music, and even purchase wines to take home with you.

Early admission tickets secure entrance to a special 1 hour advance entry to tasting and auction featuring guaranteed access to rare wines, library releases and new gems from all of our vintners.

*Event is Rain or Shine. Event is held inside a barrel cellar with ventilation from two large roll up doors, and in a three sided tent with ventilation on two ends.

2022 Wineries Included:

The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Festival sells out and we've reduced the number of tickets for sale this year to improve our guest experience. Secure your tickets now for this special day in the Highlands.

Saturday, May 13, 2023

11 am - 2:30 pm Early Admission

12 pm - 2:30 pm General Admission

*Must Be 21 or Over. No Children allowed.

*Winery and restaurant participation subject to change

*No pets and no one under 21 years of age allowed.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All attendees must be 21 years or older and be able to provide ID. No one is allowed entry without a ticket. Please, no children or pets.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Transportation is available from the city of Monterey, Tickets are available at Eventbrite. We encourage you to utilize the Coach Shuttles from Monterey, or schedule Taxi, Uber, Lyft in advance. Parking is available on site at no charge.

What can I bring into the event?

No outside food or drink. No selfie sticks. Cameras are allowed. No pets. No one under 21 years of age.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected]

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are refundable until 30 days prior to the event. A note about fees: Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won't be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is canceled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring your paper ticket or download your ticket on the Eventbrite app.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. You an update the name on your ticket at any time.

Is my registration or ticket transferrable?

Yes.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

That's OK, as long as the person has a ticket and is over 21 years old.

Is there a designated driver pass available?

Yes. The designated driver ticket allows full event access from 12 to 2:30 pm, with the exception of wine sampling. Complimentary bottled waters and alternative beverages will be offered. Please email [email protected] for details.