The James Beard Foundation is kicking off the San Diego Food + Wine Festival Grand Weekend with the best of the best: poured and plated.

Grand Decant is a massive exploration into the world of luxury and award-winning wine and spirits with special guest culinary powerhouses from near and far, including some of your favorite James Beard award winners and nominees.

Global wine and spirits producers break out their best bottles in a limited release tasting of their most award-winning or highly coveted products. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and many more! 

GRAND DECANT LUX

For those seeking the ultimate intimate luxury experience, the Grand Decant LUX ticket is the answer. Enjoy exclusive early entry for a half-hour head start reserved for only 50 guests. Revel in a series of exclusive upgrades, including access to highly allocated vintages, coveted wines and spirits, and celebrity chef stations.