New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Do not miss out on truly unique experiences during the annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, which has announced its wine dinners for this year.
Wine lovers and foodies are invited to enjoy the various activities that will be offered this year, from wine tastings to interactive wine blending labs. The wine dinners are special events that take place at a number of different local restaurants across New Orleans and feature specific wines for each event.
Wine Dinner Events
Antoine's Featuring Opus One - June 11, 6 p.m., $135
Boucherie featuring Vinos Los Chanchitos - June 10, 6:30 p.m., $125
Briquette featuring Stag's Leap Wine Cellars - June 12, 7 p.m., $200
Copper Vine featuring La Crema - June 10, 6:30 p.m., $150
Delacroix featuring Moët Hennessy - June 10, 6:00 p.m., $195
Desi Vega's Steakhouse featuring Ehret Winery - June 10, 7 p.m., $175
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse featuring Cakebread Cellars - June 10, 7 p.m., $175
Junior's on Harrison featuring Bouchard Aîné & Fils - June 10, 7 p.m., $126
Lyon's Corner featuring Del Dotto Vineyards - June 11, 6:30 p.m., $125
M Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans featuring Rombauer Vineyards - June 11, 6:30 p.m., $195
Muriel's featuring Davis Bynum & Rodney Strong Vineyards - June 10, 7 p.m., $150
Ralph's on the Park featuring Duckhorn Vineyards - June 10, 6:30 p.m., $260
Restaurant August featuring GAJA - June 11, 6:00 p.m., $450
Restaurant R'evolution featuring Hedges Family Estate - June 11, 6:30 p.m., $195
Seawitch featuring Frederick Wildman & Sons - June 10, 7 p.m., $175
The Grill Room at the Windsor Court featuring Winebow - June 11, 7 p.m., $135
Tujague's featuring Kobrand Wines - June 11, 6:30 p.m., $90
Vyoone's featuring MTGA Wines - June 10, 7 p.m., $135
NOWFE Event Info
From June 10 to 13, the 34th annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience will take place. The weekend consists of main stage events, wine labs, and event packages to ensure guest satisfaction with their experience.
Hundreds of wineries and restaurants are invited to participate in the event. Their menus feature classic local drinks and dishes, as well as innovative, diverse cuisines. The festival is listed in USA Today's 10 Best for Best General Food Festival and Best Wine Festival.
The festival has raised over $1.5 million for local non-profit organizations, including food banks to culinary schools. The beneficiaries help the community and culture thrive.
Main Stage Events
The first main stage event is the Tournament of Rosés on June 12. Early entry is from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and general admission is from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the New Orleans Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in the Great Hall.
The secondary main stage event is the Grand Tasting on June 13. VIP entry is from 2:30 to 3 p.m., and general admission is from 3 to 6 p.m. This event will also take place in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in The Great Hall.
Labs
All of the labs will take place in the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel from June 12 to 13. The labs feature varying themes, from focusing on summer reds to the Greek origins of wine.
Friday, June 12
10 to 11 a.m. - Wine Blending 101 with Terragena Wine
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Explore Stag's Leap Wine Cellars: The Estate That Shocked the World
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Summer Reds: A Study in Freshness & Finesse with Marika Vida
1:45 to 2:45 p.m. - The Only Way to Chardonnay with Rombauer Vineyards
3 to 4 p.m. - The Grasshopper at 170: What Makes a Cocktail Historic
Saturday, June 13
10 to 11 a.m. - The Distinct Neighborhoods of Russian River Valley with Davis Bynum & Rodney Strong Vineyards
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. - It's All Greek To Me with Marika Vida
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Prosecco DOC Seminar
Packages
There are three available experience packages, with various exclusive offers included.
The Tasting Package includes entrance to the Tournament of Rosés and the Grand Tasting main events. The total price is $258.
The Connoisseur Package provides access to the entire experience offered, with 30 minutes of early entry to the Welcome Reception with a swag bag, Tournament of Rosés, the Grand Tasting, a choice of four labs, 10% discount on additional labs, and $20 voucher to use at the merchandise store. The total price is $793.
The VIP Package includes the most accommodations, with the same amenities as the Connoisseur Package plus access to the private VIP areas. The total price is $1,000.
