Grand Tasting

Tickets to the Grand Tasting Event

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GRAND TASTING - VIP Vista Terrace Experience (Sold Out)

Be one of only 150 passionate guests to enjoy the highest -level experience at Passion 4 Pinot. VIP Experience guests are able to check in and enter at 1:30PM. In true VIP fashion guests will enjoy complimentary free parking, and seating throughout the event. Indulge in a moment of relaxation with offerings of special wines and delicious tasty bites as you await early entry (2:00PM) into the Grand Ballroom. Guests will take home a special gift from The Palm Springs Pinot Festival- PASSION 4 PINOT.

Saturday, February 1, 2025


Admission Hours: 1:30 - 5:30pm


Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$275.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Grand Tasting - Early Entry (Sold Out)

Enter one hour early (2:00PM) with the Early Entry Ticket. Get ready to indulge in a Saturday afternoon filled with world class Pinot Noir flavors and music at the Grand Tasting event at the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival – A Passion 4 Pinot. Immerse yourself in an amazing selection of over 200 exceptional Pinot Noir’s from the best California and Oregon Winery Producers, carefully selected for your enjoyment. With many Coachella Valley restaurants showcasing their culinary creations, get ready to embark on a delicious Pinot Noir celebration like no other.

The event takes place at the Rancho Mirage Westin Golf Resort and Spa. The ambiance is set for an extraordinary experience as you feel the rhythm of relaxing live music while savoring tasty bites adding an extra layer of excitement to your Pinot Noir adventure. So, gather your friends, grab your tickets, and get ready for a passionate weekend of unforgettable flavors and fun! A souvenir Crystal logo wine glass is yours to take home and enjoy.
home and enjoy.

Saturday, February 1, 2025


Admission Hours: 2:00 - 5:30pm


Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$190.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Grand Tasting - General Admission (Sold Out)

Get ready to indulge in a Saturday afternoon filled with world class Pinot Noir flavors and music at the Grand Tasting event at the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival – A Passion 4 Pinot. Immerse yourself in an amazing selection of over 200 exceptional Pinot Noir’s from the best California and Oregon Winery Producers, carefully selected for your enjoyment. With many Coachella Valley restaurants showcasing their culinary creations, get ready to embark on a delicious Pinot Noir celebration like no other.

The event takes place at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa. The ambiance is set for an extraordinary experience as you feel the rhythm of relaxing live music , while savoring tasty bites adding an extra layer of excitement to your Pinot Noir adventure. So, gather your friends, grab your tickets, and get ready for a passionate weekend of unforgettable flavors and fun! A souvenir Crystal logo wine glass is yours to take home and enjoy.



Saturday, February 1, 2025


Admission Hours: 3:00 - 5:30pm


Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$170.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
Sold Out

Dinners

Exclusive Dinner and Wine Pairing Events

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Martinelli Winemaker Dinner (Sold Out)

Tessa Martinelli Gorsuch, will be hosting an unforgettable four course gourmet dinner paired with her family’s Estate wines on Friday, January 31st.. Join us for this unforgettable dining experience showcasing their award winning Pinot Noirs. Wine Spectator magazine has consistently awarded Martinelli Pinot Noirs top scores in the high 90's year after year. Executive Chef Juan Morales will be creating a meal for the ages that will pair beautifully with the Martinelli Family wines.

Today, Martinelli Winery specializes in estate grown, single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Syrah wines. All of their vineyards are meticulously farmed by Lee Martinelli Sr. and his two sons, Lee Jr. and George, continuing five generations of the proud family legacy of care-taking the land. With over 470 planted acres throughout the Russian River Valley and Fort Ross-Seaview AVAs, the Martinelli family sells the majority of the grapes they grow to other key Pinot Noir producing vintners, keeping a small portion of the fruit for themselves to make under the Martinelli family label.

The Martinelli family has been farming grapes and making wine in Sonoma County since the 1880s, when Giuseppe Martinelli came over from Italy to start his own winery. At the ages of 19 and 16, Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini eloped from their small village in the Tuscany region of Italy, making their way to California looking for land to farm and start a winery. Working side by side on a 60 degree slope, Giuseppe and Luisa planted a small area of Zinfandel and Muscat Alexandria vines, which later became known as the Jackass Hill vineyard. This vineyard with a south easterly exposure remains the steepest non-terraced vineyard in California today.

Friday, January 31, 2025


6:00-8:30PM


Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage
32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$190.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Domaine Della Wines Winemaker Dinner (Sold Out)

A special not to be missed winemaker dinner with David Hejl from Domaine Della. In collaboration with the Executive Chef and his staff at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, Winemaker and owner David Hejl will host this sensational dinner featuring the outstanding wines from Domaine Della.

In 2015, David Hejl left Kosta Browne Winery as their CEO and General Manager, to pursue his own luxury label, Domaine Della, which was his own project while CEO of Kosta Browne. Domaine Della’s missionis is to craft intense and adventurous wines, partnering with the very best growers, a true expression in harmony and balance from the place where they were grown. These wines are extremely limited production and sourced from the finest vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Santa Lucia Highlands. Wine Spectator magazine has awarded top scores in the high 90's multiple times to Domaine Della's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

David's passion for fine wine began while putting himself through school working as a waiter, sommelier, and chef, but he found his true inspiration while living in Paris working for Nabisco in his early twenties. It was there that he first experienced the art of wine, food and culture in a way that was truly spiritual, all in the beautiful City of Light. His latest project is a culmination of three decades of experience.

Domaine Della sells 85% of their wines through the direct-to-consumer channel and has a waitlist, 10% is allocated for fine dining restaurants, resorts, and retail, and they hold back 5% as library wine for new customer acquisition or to participate in meaningful ways to give back to the community. Their wines are released three times a year, in the Spring, Summer,and Fall, over a three-week period to active “list”members. In the Spring (March), they release their appellaton wines, and, in the Summer and Fall, they release the Single Vineyard and Special Blend wines.

Prior to joining Kosta Browne in 2011, David accumulated over 30 years’ experience in growth-orientedstrategy execution within the food and beverage/consumer products industry. David is a noted speaker and on the Wine MBA faculty at Sonoma State University. He received his BS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nebraska and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Friday, January 31, 2025


6:00-8:30PM


Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Cascade Lounge
401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262

$190.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Sangiacomo Family Winery Winemaker Dinner (Sold Out)

Wally's Desert Turtle, the desert's most acclaimed restaurant proudly holding the Mobil Travel Four Star, AAA Four Diamond, and DiRoNA Awards, is excited to host the Sangiacomo Family Winery Winemaker dinner.

In this four-course dinner, experience an unforgettable culinary adventure created by Executive Chef Alan Lopez and his culinary team hosted by Steve Sangiacomo and Winemaker James MacPhail. Join us for an intimate conversation about farming, terroir and the unique impacts of a long-standing grower-winemaker relationship. This immersive event promises to be an evening of behind-the-scenes storytelling and exquisite food pairings, bringing together friends and fans, old and new. We can’t wait to share this special evening with

Sangiacomo has recently been recognized as one of California’s Greatest Vineyards by Wine Spectator, and the family passion for sustainability and stewardship is evident in every row of their vineyards.

Thursday, January 30, 2025


6:00-8:30PM


Wally’s Desert Turtle
71775 Hwy111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$190.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Seminars

Seminar Events

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Seminar: From Carneros to West Sonoma Coast - A Tour of Sonoma County Pinot Noir (Sold Out)

From Carneros to West Sonoma Coast: A Tour of Sonoma County Pinot Noir is a captivating seminar that explores the rich diversity of Pinot Noir across Sonoma County's distinct AVAs. Guided by Sonoma County Winegrowers and featuring renowned winemakers and winegrowers from the region, this event offers a unique opportunity to taste and compare exceptional Pinot Noirs from Carneros, Russian River Valley, West Sonoma Coast, and beyond. Discover the nuanced flavors and characteristics that each region imparts, and gain insights into the artistry behind Sonoma County's world-class Pinot Noirs.

Panelists:

🍷 Amy Chenoweth, Winemaker, Chenoweth Wines
🍷 Greg Morthole, Winemaker, Davis Bynum and Rodney Strong Vineyards
🍷 James MacPhail, Winemaker, The Calling Wines and Sangiacomo Family Wines
🍷 Steve Dutton, President, Dutton Ranch

Friday January 31, 2025


11:00AM-12:30PM



Rancho Mirage Westin Golf Resort and Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$125.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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The Champagne Tasting Master Class With Special Club Champagne & Petrossian Caviar (Sold Out)

The best way to start a Friday afternoon in the Desert!

Caviar Expert Christopher Klapp will share tastes of exclusive and rare caviar from the world-famous Petrossian label. Expertly paired with Special Club Champagne Wines from Sommelier and Grace Under Pressure Champagne Importer Christine Mercnik.

Special Club is the Highest Classification of “Grower Champagne.” Small independent grower producers are making the most exciting and sought after wines in Champagne today. These special Champagnes may only be made in outstanding years.

Moderators:
- Christine Mercnik – Grace Under Pressure Champagnes
- Christopher Klapp – Petrossian Caviar

The four special Pinot Noir Champagnes will be :

- Hervieux-Dumez 'Les Grains Noirs'
- Fresnet-Juillet 'Cuvee Vincent'
- 2015 Sanchez-Le Guedard Special Club
- Le Guedard Rose

Friday January 31, 2025


1:00PM-2:30PM



Rancho Mirage Westin Golf Resort and Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$125.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Brunch

An Unforgettable Wine Tasting Brunch

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Sunday Brunch - Presented by Santa Lucia Highlands AVA (Sold Out)

Join us on Sunday morning February 2nd, 2025 for an unforgettable wine tasting brunch with the growers and winemakers from the Santa Lucia Highlands, the jewel of California’s Central Coast, at the Westin Rancho Mirage. Savor each sip of exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rose, Syrah and more alongside a carefully curated menu, designed to complement the rich, complex flavors of these world-class wines. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a curious newcomer, this event offers the perfect opportunity to explore the elegance and diversity of Pinot Noir from this exciting region in a relaxed and inviting setting. Don't miss this exclusive celebration of the region's finest vintages with the Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans.

Sunday, February 2, 2025


11:00AM-1:00PM


The Westin Golf Resort and Spa
71-333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$125.00
(+ $9.75 fee)
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Donation for Future WineMakers

Fresh Eddie Futures, is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that awards scholarships for full time students majoring in and in the pursuit of a degree in enology/viticulture, (our future winemakers) The scholarships typically range from $1000 to $1,500 and the funds do not need to be repaid. The money for the scholarships is raised by the Palm Springs Pinot Fest aka “Passion 4 Pinot”. The scholarships are only awarded to people who are enrolled and majoring in enology /viticulture at any of these three California Universities, U.C Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Fresno State.

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