Awarded
Best Festival
– SUNSET MAGAZINE
“Best of the West” issue.
Keep the Good Times Pouring!
Can’t wait for the next Festival? Taste at your favorite Garagiste winery tasting rooms all year long!
The Garagiste Wine Country Passport gives wine lovers exclusive deals
at over 60 winery tasting rooms covering all of California — not just one wine region.
PLUS No reservations required at over 40 tasting rooms!
Our 2026 Passport is only $69 for 12 months of fun!
There’s still time to enjoy your tasting perks. Wine country is waiting for you!
GARAGISTE GOES DOWN UNDER
Our inaugural Garagiste Journey - with hosts Stewart & Michelle McLennan - will explore the iconic regions of McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, and Adelaide, enjoying exclusive winery visits, unforgettable dining experiences, and the warm hospitality that makes this part of the world so special.
This isn't about checking wineries off a list—it's about slowing down, meeting the people behind the wines, and experiencing South Australia the Garagiste way.
March 31 – April 9, 2027
Space is limited.
CLICK HERE to see the full itinerary and reserve your place
DISCOVER
Hard-to-Find
Ultra Premium
Micro Wineries
Our passion is wine – and especially the undiscovered, artisan producers who are making some of the most exciting wine on the planet right now.
Awarded
One of the Top Ten “Incredible Epicurean Destinations in the World”
– ABC News
“One of wine’s premier events. This is one not to miss.”
– LOS ANGELES TIMES
“A fun, yet informative setting to not only try these ultra-premium wines, but also meet with the unique Garagistes who crafted them.“
– LA Wonders
“Where the cutting edge cuts most intensely; winemakers you haven't yet heard about, let alone tasted. It's a crazy thrill of discovery.“
– KCET
“It’s tasting nirvana with premium, small-lot, hard-to-find wines.”
– LA Times
"The best wine event on the Central Coast... the only event (we) participate in"
– Ryan Pease, Paix Sur Terre Wines
“The Garagiste Festival is by far the best event Nicora does. The focus on small producers really helped put us on the map. This is a wonderful event to be part of.”
– Nick Elliot, Nicora Winery
“Thrilled to see just how far the Garagiste Festival has progressed the past several years…The Garagiste Festival is my favorite event of the year!”
– Carl Bowker, Caliza Winery
SPONSORS
If you would like to join the Festivals as a sponsor, please contact us at info@garagistefestival.com.
