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 While only in existence for a few years, Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends have quickly become a guest favorite.
The Disneyland Resort plays host to this festival that showcases the diverse tastes of the Golden State.
From Friday through Sunday there are celebrity chefs and noted sommeliers who conduct demonstrations and seminars as well as host special dinners. There are complimentary activities, food and wine samplings and Signature events. Most of the action takes place at Disney's California Adventure Park while some events are at the Grand Californian's award winning Napa Rose Restaurant.
The Golden Vine Winery serves as the centerpiece of the California Food and Wine Weekends. New for 2008 is the "Sparkling Bar" located on the upper terrace. Here you can try sparkling wines and champagne by the glass with tapas.
While at the Golden Vine Winery, you can view the schedule of events and make same-day reservations (when available.) The Festival Wine Shop is located here with exclusive Festival merchandise, specialty wine products and accessories for the gourmet.
At the "Taste of California Marketplace" you can sample the foods selected for the Festival. These appetizer sized portions can be paired with wine and beer. All of this takes place at the Pacific Wharf section.
The May 3 grand finale 'Taste - Food, Wine, Life' will bring together noted chefs preparing their specialties for this celebration. A selection of beers, wines and spirits will be available to enjoy with the evening's entertainment.
The Festival will include complimentary Culinary Demonstrations at the Bountiful Valley Farm and Pacific Wharf. (Please check the daily schedule of events.)
Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Seminars as well as Educational and Lifestyle Seminars hosted at the lower patio of the Golden Vine Winery and Pacific Wharf Stage. (Note that participants must be 21 years or older.)
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Date: Saturday May 3, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Stage 17, Hollywood Pictures Backlot
Price: $125 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
Enjoy entertainment as you visit the Culinary displays featuring delicious delicacies along with wine, beer and spirits.
Participating:
- Blue Bayou
- Café Orleans
- Catal
- Club 33
- ESPN Zone
- Hook's Pointe
- House of Blues
- Napa Rose
- Naples Ristorante
- Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
- Steakhouse 55
- The Vineyard Room
- Yamabuki
- Chef Jamie Gwen
California Adventure admission is required and not included
Guy Fieri, winner of the 'Next Food Network Star' and host of 'Guy's Big Bite' hosts this dining experience.
Date: Sunday April 27, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Napa Rose Restaurant
Price: $185 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
Recommended for guests age 21 and older. Advance reservation required
Will take place at the Golden Vine Winery. A variety of wines will be served with hot and cold hors d'ouevres. Guests will have a 'sparkling' end to this event with a special viewing of the Electrical Parade.
Date: Friday and Saturday April 11, 12, April 18, 19, April 25, 26
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Lower Patio of the Golden Vine Winery
Price: $55 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
California Adventure admission is required and not included. Guests must be 21 years or older
Features Disneyland Chefs preparing dinner partnered with one of California's noted Winemakers. Award winning wines will be paired with each course.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Steakhouse 55
Price: $125 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
- April 11 – Chappellet Winery – Phillip Titus, Winemaker
- April 18 – Twomey Cellars – Daniel Baron, Winemaker
- April 25 – Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard Wines – Darice Spinelli, Winemaker
- May 2 – Pride Mountain Vineyards – Steve Pride, Proprietor
Guests must be 21 years or older. Advance reservations required.
Conducted by Executive Chef Andrew Sutton. This hands-on experience features a meal prepared by the class. The meal is themed to the wine pairings and is limited to 12 guests. Upon 'graduating' the participants will get a Napa Rose Cooking School chef coat to bring home.
Date: Saturday April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Napa Rose Restaurant
Price: $400 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
Recommended for guests 21 years or older. For those booking this event, it is asked that you do not wear sandals or open toe shoes for safety reasons. Advance reservations required.
Master Sommelier Michael Jordan conducts this informative event. Under his tutelage you'll learn how to detect the subtle differences between varietals, taste, characteristics and structure of a selection of wines. At the end of the course you'll test your new skills with a blind tasting of 4 wines.
Date: Sunda April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4
Time: 1:pm - 3:00pm
Where: Napa Rose Restaurant
Price: $45 per person - Includes tax and gratuity (no applicable discounts)
Guests must be 21 years or older. Advance reservations required.
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In accordance with California state law, Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. All events, prices, food, services, age ranges, locations, dates, times, menus, participating chefs, and presenters are subject to restrictions and may change without notice.
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