The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival and Competition

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Wine Festival Tickets

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Session	General Admission	VIP Winemakers’ Tasting
SESSION 1: Saturday, June 10, 2017: 12 NOON – 3PM	$65	~~$105~~ Sold Out	Get Tickets
SESSION 2: Saturday, June 10, 2017: 4PM – 7PM	$65	~~$105~~ Sold Out	Get Tickets

VIP Winemakers’ Tasting

Includes half-hour early session admission, souvenir tasting glass with UNLIMITED samplings of award-winning wines, VIP Winemakers Tasting lounge with Award-winning wine and food pairings presented by winemakers and chefs, and admission to the San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons | Vons.

VIP Winemakers’ Tasting Menu

All courses are paired with award-winning wines from The Toast of The Coast Wine Competition

Welcome Station

Grilled Garlic Ciabatta
Green Goddess Hummus and Bay Shrimp & Asparagus
Bellwether Farms California Artisan Cheeses | Tasting of Temecula Olives | Fig Jam | Dried Fruits | Flatbreads | Bread & Cie Sliced Baguettes

Wine Pairings: South Coast Winery Sparkling Pinot Grigio, Temecula Valley | 2016 Don Ernesto’s Beret Rose, Napa Valley

Amuse Bouche

Seared Yellowtail | Pickled Shiitakes | Tobiko | Scallion Nuac Chum

Wine Pairing: 2016 South Coast Winery Verdelho, California

First Course

Chilled Maine Lobster | Shaved Fennel | Ruby Grapefruit | Avocado | Micro Herbs

Wine Pairing: 2016 Volcan Mountain Sauvignon Blanc, South Coast

Second Course

Wine Pairings: 2015 Noble Vines Chardonnay, San Bernabe | 2013 Graton Ridge Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Third Course

Slow Cooked All Natural Brandt Beef Short Rib | Roasted Sweet Corn Polenta | Black Garlic & Cipollini Onion Marmalade

Wine Pairing: 2007 Sodaro Estate Winery Estate Blend, Napa Valley

Dessert Course

So Rich Assorted Chocolates by Johna Nilson

Wine Pairing: 2014 Vinemark Cellars Petite Sirah Dessert Wine

General Admission

Includes session admission, souvenir tasting glass with UNLIMITED samplings of award-winning wines from the United States and Mexico, complimentary cheese from Cypress Grove, and admission to the San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons | Vons.

buy tickets online

You can purchase tickets online at TicketMaster.

buy tickets in person

Save on ticketing fees by purchasing in person at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office. The Box Office is located at the main entrance to the Fair and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10am-6pm.

Fair Tripper

fair-tripper Let us be your designated driver! Adding a Fair Tripper ticket includes round-trip transportation using the COASTER, SPRINTER, or BREEZE.
Ticket Price: $75 for General Admission, $115 for VIP Winemakers’ Tasting.

non-drinking admission

Designated drivers, family members and friends can all visit The Toast of the Coast for free with admission to the San Diego County Fair!
Ticket Price: $18 for Fair Admission.

Uncork the Fun

At The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival

Unlimited Wine Tastings

Taste more than 130 award-winning wines from our Wine Competition. This year’s Festival highlights the best wines of the United States and Mexico.
View Tasting List

Culinary Creations

Treat yourself with featured artisanal small plates and wine pairings in our VIP Winemakers Tasting area.
Space is limited.
View VIP Tasting Menu

Wine Schwag

This years Festival vendors offer unique wine gifts, private tastings, educational courses, custom wine barrels, artisanal chocolates and more for the wine lover!
View the Schwag

Inviting Venue

The Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show offers a serene setting for tastings at the Toast of the Coast Wine Festival. Designed by master gardeners and landscape architects, the Garden Show features many ideas and features you can incorporate into your home garden.

Enjoy the Fair

Your Festival ticket includes admission to the San Diego County Fair, the largest County Fair in North America. Enjoy exhibits, rides, animals and Fair food.
After all, what’s more delicious than corn dogs and chardonnay?
View the Fair

Beer Lover?

Visit our sister event, the San Diego International Beer Festival. With over 300 breweries represented from around the world, beer aficionados will enjoy hard-to-find specialty craft brews alongside favorites from our local brewing scene.
View Beer Festival

Raising the Bar

The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition

Why We're Different

We give you an opportunity to sell your award-winning wine. We buy your wine to serve at the Festival and at other events hosted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the legendary Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Races.

The Winners

We’re proud to present the 2017 winners of our The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.
View Winners

Promote Your Win

Go ahead, brag a little. We make it easy for you to promote your award-winning wine.
More Info

Meet the Judges

Judging this year’s Competition are a wide range of industry experts across several professions.
View Judges

2017 Timeline

11/4/16	Competition Opens
1/6/17	Early Bird entry deadline
1/27/17	Final entry deadline
2/18/17- 2/20/17	Closed Judging
6/10/17	The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival

Entry Materials

Entry Information (English)

2016 State of California Rules

The Journey is the Reward.

Travel

Location

The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, in Del Mar, CA. Take the Via de la Valle exit from Interstate 5.

Parking & Transportation

Parking in nearby lots is $13. Or, park off-site in free lots and take the free shuttle. Or, take the COASTER train. Get transportation details on the San Diego County Fair website.

Lodging

The Del Mar area has several nearby hotels in a variety of price ranges. Visit the Del Mar Fairgrounds Vacation Planner for a handy list of accommodations.

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The Toast of the Coast
(858) 755-1161
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, California 92014

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