Rotary Club of El Paso annual Wine Fest scheduled for Oct. 19
El Paso Wine Fest is pleased to announce the line-up of chefs, restaurants, wine and musicians scheduled to participate in the seventh annual event on Saturday, October 19. The festival runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in downtown El Paso, across from San Jacinto Plaza. This is El Paso’s premier wine and food event.
El Paso Wine Fest brings together the stars of El Paso’s culinary scene with acclaimed local chefs and wine experts. Located in the heart of downtown El Paso, the event will feature 400 wines from around the world plus food from 20 of El Paso’s finest restaurants. In addition to tastings, selected participating wineries will offer full bottles of wine for sale beginning at 3:00 p.m. Representatives from some of Napa Valley’s top wineries will be on hand to showcase their wines and answer questions.
Sponsorships are available, which include a Reserve Tasting event on Thursday, October 17th, early admission to the Grand Tasting on October 19th and more.​
Single tickets to the grand tasting are $100 each, and groups of 12 tickets are available as a “Posse” for $1000. Tickets are on sale now and more information is available at www.elpasowinefest.com.
Proceeds will go to the aid of Rotary Club of El Paso projects, including Children’s Holiday Party and Book Distribution, RotaCare El Paso Medical Clinic, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Youth Exchange, Literacy efforts and Ramp Builds to assist disabled and homebound individuals.
“Where else can you enjoy such a fabulous setting, sample great food and fantastic wines, and walk away feeling great, knowing that you touched hundreds of lives through Rotary projects?” said Jennifer Horsley, President of the Rotary Club of El Paso. “It’s not only an extraordinary value; it’s an extraordinary cause.”
Wineries – about 400 premium wines. Brands represented include Duckhorn, Silver Oak, Black Stallion, Moet, Hennessy, Rombauer, Bogle, Amici, Paul Hobbs, Ramey, and more.
Restaurants – About 20 Expected, including Anson 11, Block & Table, Caf Central, Crave, DELIght, Dragon Fly, Entrecote, Forma, Hallelujah BBQ, 150 Sunset, Orange Peel, Magic Bistro, Park Tavern, Ruli’s, Ruth’s Chris, and St. Clair.
Musical entertainment by Julio Ortiz
This year’s event will also feature the works of local artists at the Reserve Tasting, and many will be on display during the Grand Tasting event on October 19th.
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