Bern's Winefest: Blending Seminar & Wine Country Picnic

1207 South Howard Avenue,Tampa FL 33606

15 April, 2023

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$200 per person Attire: Dressy Casual (partially outdoors) *Complimentary valet parking at the Epicurean Hotel Kick off our 26th annual Bern’s Winefest at the Epicurean Hotel with our signature wine blending seminar in the theater, followed by a wine country picnic on the terrace. Featuring wines from Beaulieu Vineyards with special guest speaker and Chief Winemaker, Trevor Durling, this event marks the beginning of everything fabulous about this week. Our expert panel of Bern’s Steak House sommeliers will guide you through blending next year’s special bottling release, while you learn about the nuances of the art of winemaking. After the seminar, join us on the terrace for a delicious wine country picnic prepared by Chef Jonathan Atanacio and his team of culinary artisans from Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar. Each ticket includes a complimentary bottle of this special-blend collaboration bottle to enjoy with friends and family. Bottles will be released on a future date and available for pick up at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits. Click here to view the menu. *Please note that due to the format of this event; allergies and dietary substitutions cannot be accommodated. Menu items are subject to availability and may change without notice. A photo ID of the ticket purchaser will be required at check-in. Tickets are non-transferrable. The Laxer Family Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides the opportunity to raise money through events that foster a more inclusive and cooperative youth culture while cultivating the advancement of the next generation of culinary leaders through scholarships. Since 1997, Bern’s Winefest has been the main fundraising event for the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. Through the James Beard Foundation selection process, funds are awarded to individuals from the state of Florida in one of three disciplines: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Viticulture. A portion of the proceeds raised through this event will go directly to the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about our organization, please visit our website; laxerfamilyfoundation.org.