Special Admission and Show Hours for the Trade Only
You must be involved in the purchase of wine for an establishment in order to attend as a member of the trade.
As a member of the trade, you have the opportunity to exclusively sample over 600 wines from more than 150 wineries for one hour before the Grand Tasting opens daily: from 11 am to noon. Liquor licensees from throughout the region are invited to apply for a trade badge to attend free. Take advantage of this opportunity to have private time with the winemakers.
Who Should Attend as a Member of the Trade?
Business
Profession/Position
Bar/Tavern Caterer Distributor Hotel Importer Restaurant Specialty Store Supermarket Wine/Liquor Store Winery
President/Owner General Manager Beverage Manager Category Manager Chef Director of Catering Food & Beverage Director Import Manager Purchasing Manager Restaurant/Bar Manager Sales & Marketing Executive Sommelier Wine Buyer
Application Procedures
You must have the license number of your establishment in order to register.
Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified if it is accepted.
You must bring proper identification to the Festival, along with proof of your affiliation with the establishment that is listed on your application.
All badges are non-transferrable.
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