The recently revamped Harrah’s Resort Southern California will host its inaugural Latin Food + Wine Festival on Sunday, May 25 from 2 - 6pm in The Events Center. With over 20 wineries participating, guests will enjoy unlimited tastings including offerings from local restaurants and celebrity chefs, all while celebrating the rich history of Latin wines dating back to the 16th century.
In celebration of the expansive history of Latin wines and Spanish influence in California, tastings by some of the regions top wineries such as Gran Sarao, Beso de Vino, Juan Gil Dry, Paco & Lola, Pedroncelli Vineyards, E&J Gallo Winery and Orfila Vineyard will be available. Trichero Family Estates and Francis Ford Coppola Winery will also be in attendance. With more being booked daily, a selection of other vintners and wineries that will be in attendance include Hunees Vinters, Lustan Sherrys, Bodegas Paso Robles, Vina Hermina, Bodegas Vega Sicila, La Roja Alta, Descendientes de Jose Palacio, Bodegas Olivares, Hermanos Pecina, Valdespino and more.
Guitarist Emilio Modern Gypsy & Flamenco dancers will be wowing the crowds with live performances. San Diego's Todo Mundo, who won “Best World Music Album” at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards for their album Organic Fire, will be blending Rumba, Reggae, Samba, Gypsy, and other South American and Caribbean rhythms to an irresistible groove that has been moving dance floors and connecting with audiences throughout North America, South America, and Europe. And of course no Latin festival would be complete without a Mariachi Band.
General Admission passes to Latin Food + Wine Festival are $60 for entry from 3 - 6pm where ticket holders will receive a commemorative tasting glass and can enjoy unlimited samples from local restaurants and celebrity chefs alongside Latin-influenced wines. VIP access is $120, giving participants early access at 2pm as well as the opportunity to relax with special tastings in the VIP lounge.
Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-345-5300. Harrah's SoCal is located at 777 Harrah's Resort Southern California Way in Valley Center, CA 92082. For more information, visit harrahsresortsoutherncalifornia.com and check out the promo video below.
