10th Annual

Garagiste Festival:
Urban Exposure

June 21, 2025

We are thrilled to be bringing the 10th Annual Garagiste Festival back to the Los Angeles area at the historic Glendale Civic Auditorium. Following is our official schedule of events that includes wine, wine and more wine.

We hope you will come out and support these small, hard-working winemakers. We know you’re going to love what you taste.

A Tasting Experience Like No Other

Imagine stepping into a room buzzing with over 40 micro-wineries, each offering a kaleidoscope of flavors—more than 100 wines from 25+ grape varieties in a single afternoon. Unlike festivals that focus narrowly on one region or varietal (think Pinot Noir or Napa Valley exclusives), Garagiste Festivals throw the doors wide open. You might taste a bold Trousseau Gris from Sonoma, a funky Carignan from Mendocino, or a sparkling Picpoul Blanc from Paso Robles—all in one place. This diversity is unmatched, pulling from nearly every California AVA, from Santa Barbara to the Napa and every AVA in between. It’s a treasure hunt for wine lovers who crave the unexpected, whether it’s Cabernet or Chardonnay or a quirky blend or a grape you’ve never heard of.

Our festivals don’t just stop at variety—they prioritize access. Most Garagiste wineries lack tasting rooms or broad distribution, making these events your exclusive ticket to their creations. Early access options like the “Rare and Reserve” tastings elevate the experience further, offering library wines, club-only releases, and barrel samples that even die-hard collectors covet. With limited ticket sales, the crowd stays manageable, ensuring you can savor each pour and chat with the winemakers without elbowing through a mob.

As with all Garagiste events, only the winemakers and/or owners (often the same person) will be pouring the wines. Come meet the artists who are making some of the most exciting and innovative wines in the world!

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE

GLENDALE CIVIC AUDITORIUM
1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

VIP Seminar Full Access
11:30am-5:00pm
$139

Rare & Reserve Early Access
1:00–5:00pm
$100

Grand Tasting
2:00–5:00pm
$75

You must be over 21 years of age to attend any Garagiste Festival event.
NO children (of any age), strollers, or pets allowed in the event building.

No Exceptions. Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. All sales are final.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21st

Festival Ticket Levels

VIP Seminar Full Access — 11:30-5:00pm — $139

The day begins with one of the most popular features of the Garagiste Festivals, its engaging, educational and unique winemaker panel and tasting seminar (see details below), along with a box lunch provided by Vintage Wine + Eats. After lunch enjoy access to the Rare & Reserve Hour which includes library, club only or reserve wines, only being poured during this first hour of the Festival (1-2pm). The Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 40+ winemakers pouring 100+ wines and 25+ varietals.  During the Grand Tasting local wine bar Vintage Wine + Eats will be offering complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates*. Water will also be provided along with samples from local artisan vendors. Signature Stolzle glass included.
ONLY 50 Tickets Available!

Rare & Reserve Early Access — 1:00-5:00pm — $100

Come early and get to taste the best of their best, as our wineries treat our Early Access guests with library, club only or reserve wines, only being poured during this first hour of the Festival (1-2pm). The Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 40+ winemakers pouring 100+ wines and 25+ varietals.  During the Grand Tasting local wine bar Vintage Wine + Eats will be offering complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates*. Water will also be provided along with samples from local artisan vendors. Signature Stolzle glass included. ONLY 150 Tickets Available!

Grand Tasting — 2:00-5:00pm — $75

The festival’s Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 40 winemakers pouring 100+ wines and 25+ varietals. Local wine bar Vintage Wine + Eats will be offering complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates*. Water will also be provided along with samples from local artisan vendors. Signature Stolzle glass included.

During the Grand Tasting authors Mira & Kirk Honeycutt will be on hand to discuss their book "Sideways: Uncorked" which goes behind the scenes of the classic wine-soaked film, celebrating the comedy’s 20th Anniversary. Ask your questions, hear the stories and get your copy signed.

VIP SEMINAR DETAILS

A Deep Dive Into Mourvèdre: How Place Affects Style

This classic Spanish varietal has been around since the beginning of CA winemaking and is finally starting to gain respect across the state as more than just a blending grape. While it adds complexity to the GSM blend, it can definitely stand on its own with a bounty of body and flavors to please every palate.

This seminar will explore the many sides of this world-renowned grape and what each region / AVA brings to the bottle from Northern CA to Paso Robles and Santa Barbara. No longer a mystery to CA wine lovers, Mourvèdre is a wine to be savored and sought out. Get the dirt from our panelists as they share their winemaking secrets to working with this grape and taste the magic that is Mourvedre. 

Panelists: Alexandra Henkleman (Omega Road Winery / Livermore AVA), Mike Stiekema (Stiekama Wine Co./ Paso Robles AVA) and Larry Schaffer (Tercero Wines / Santa Barbara AVA)

SILENT AUCTION

Our “All Wine” Silent Auction will be going from 1-4pm and is the ONLY way guests can take home some of these amazing, small lot wines. Don’t miss out on these unique bottles, winery experiences and special offerings from your favorite wineries! All proceeds from the auction support future winemakers via the Garagiste Scholarship Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.