Balboa Pavilion Grand Tasting

ach...! The Balboa Pavilion Grand Wine Tasting will take place this Sunday, November 15th from 2PM-6PM bringing together locals and visitors alike to a vintage waterfront celebration at the historic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach. Taste world-class wine and enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor while indulging in scrumptious cuisine samples provided by Harborside - the most iconic Newport Beach waterfront restaurant located inside the historic building built in 1906. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass with a who’s-who list of over 20+ wineries and boutique vintners pouring amazing fine wines. Wine connoisseurs will join “snobs in training” to indulge their passion and palate. As guests sip, mingle and stroll they will be surrounded with dynamic picturesque views of beautiful Newport Harbor, wine country ambiance, upbeat entertainment and savor delicious fare paired fresh and just for them featuring the innovative talent of the award-winning Harborside restaurant culinary team.

2015 FEATURED FINE WINES:
*Partial List Only
Ascension Cellars
Banfi Vitners
Carucci Wine
Cholame Vineyard
Constellation Brands
Daily Wine Dispatch
Hamilton Oaks Vineyard & Winery
Hug “O” Sparkling Wine
Navarro Vineyards
Orange Coast Winery
Regal Wine Company Brands
La Crema Winery
Miraval Rose
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards
Robert Hall Winery
Rolf's Wine Shop
Angeline Vineyards
Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water – Mixology
Southern Wine & Spirits Brands
Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines
Vinemark Cellars
+More To Be Announced! CUISINE PAIRINGS:
Provided By: Harbsorside Restaurant
*Executive Chef Fred Edinger and his award-winning culinary team Jose Munoz and Luis Zaragoza

TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS:
Cream cheese and artichoke hearts wontons
Bacon wrapped scallops
Caprese skewers with tomato and mozzarella
Coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Shrimp satay with cilantro lime butter
Watermelon cubes with goat cheese drizzled in balsamic reduction
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
Individual antipasto

STATIONED APPETIZERS:
Fruits, cheese and cracker display

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Balboa Nut Company
Smallcakes Balboa Island
Seven Barrels Olive Oils & Aged Italian Balsamic

ENTERTAINMENT: Kevin Miso, Tina Hoffman
Emcee: Jim Roberts

OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER:
Fish for Life is a non-profit organization headquartered in Southern California with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting selected groups to enjoy a complimentary half day fishing trip on the sea. This program is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. The model for this type of a fishing trip makes kids with special needs feel very comfortable among their peers and very loved by all the volunteers. For more information on Fish for Life visit: www.fishforlife.org

We encourage guests to walk, bike, carpool, cab or UBER to event. Please don't drink and drive. There is limited valet parking available and ample beach side parking available in the municipal parking lot one block away.

*LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. This event will sell out. Please note that all tickets will incur a small convenience processing fee per ticket upon checkout and tickets are non-refundable. OFFICIAL SPONSORS INCLUDE:
CMC Inc. Marketing Agency, Tesla Motors, CosmetiCare, Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom, Nestle Waters North America, Orange Coast Winery, Regal Wine Company, Orange Coast College, The Orange County Register, Yelp, OC Weekly, Newport Landing Sportfishing, and Davey’s Locker. FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:
Visit: www.BalboaGrandTasting.com
Call: (949) 675-0501

OR CONTACT:
Peggy Fort
Event Director, Chief Marketing Officer
https://www.facebook.com/CMCincMarketing
(949) 675-0501 [email protected]