Thursday June 5
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WINE PAIRING DINNER - 6PM
PRESENTED BY MACROSTIE WINERY & VINEYARDS
This special multi-course Winemaker Dinner in celebration of Equality Wine & Food Fest Weekend is LIMITED to only 25 guests for an intimate experience. You'll be greeted with bubbly and start your experience with an Amuse-bouche. During this exclusive dinner, you will be guided through each course by the MacRostie Winery team and TRIO Executive Chef Gladis Lizarraga.
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WELCOME + AMUSE BOUCHE
Wine: 2021 Blanc de Noirs - Sonoma Coast
FIRST COURSE
Wine: 2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Notes: Lemon, lime, green melon, kiwi, French oak, rich finish
Seared Scallops Topped with Caviar, Lemon Beurre Blanc & Citrus, Melon Fennel Salad
SECOND COURSE
Wine: 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Notes: Plum, ripe red berries, baking spice, balanced acidity and tannins
Herb-Crusted Duck Breast with Cherry-Port Reduction, Potato & Parsnip Gratin
THIRD COURSE
Wine: 2022 Nightwing Vineyard Pinot Noir – Petaluma Gap
Notes: Red currant, cherry candy, orange citrus, pomegranate, persimmon, hearty tannins
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze & Sweet Potato Purée
FOURTH COURSE
Wine: 2022 Clockwise Monte Rosso Vinyard Zinfandel – Moon Mountain District
Notes: Blackberry, blueberry, fresh ground coffee, cocoa
Chocolate Tart w/ Fresh Berries
Friday June 6
VIP/VENDOR/MEDIA RECEPTION (Invite only) - 4-6PM
PRESENTED BY BENOVIA WINERY
This invite-only event is for VIP, Equality Wine Fest Vendors, Media Outlets, and Invited Guests to mix and mingle. The first hour is hosted with wines courtesy of Benovia Winery, non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Curious Elixirs, and appetizers courtesy of HYATT Palm Springs and Equality Wine & Food Fest. NBC Palm Springs will be broadcasting live from the event.
Saturday June 7
EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST - VIP GRAND TASTING 12-4PM
Discover 100+ wines, along with gourmet food providers serving up small bites, while listening to live entertainment, hearing from wine industry professionals, and all while supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned and/or produced wines. EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST is presented inside the air conditioned atrium of the HYATT PALM SPRINGS.
VIP admission begins one hour before general admission (12PM) and includes: invite to Friday night VIP/Vendor/Media Reception, VIP Gift Bag, EARLY ACCESS to all the sips and bites, souvenir wine glass, and souvenir program book.
EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST - GRAND TASTING 1PM-4PM
Discover 100+ wines, along with gourmet food providers serving up small bites, while listening to live entertainment, hearing from wine industry professionals, and all while supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned and/or produced wines. EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST is presented inside the air conditioned atrium of the HYATT PALM SPRINGS.
Grand Tasting admission begins at 1PM and includes: access to all the sips and bites, and souvenir program book.