GRAND TASTING

Private Selection Experience


Presented by


Logo with text 'RADZINSKI FAMILY' in maroon and gold.

In addition to enjoying all that the Grand Tasting has to offer, Private Selection guests can expect exclusive access to a private lounge and additional pours of the festival’s featured top-shelf wines. 

The VIP Private Selection experience, sponsored by Michael & Teresa Radzinski, will feature a special culinary selection by local restaurant favorites, Michael’s, La Nouvelle & Pesca Rooftop. While guests enjoy delicious gourmet bites and generous pours of high-end Spanish wines, they can peruse the exhibit at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. This lounge, includes access to private restrooms and is only open to VIP Private Selection Tasting ticket holders. 

Charcuterie table with assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, crackers, and dips

Exclusive VIP Wines


Torres Mas de la Rosa 2020 

Vega Sicilia Unico 2014 

Beronia Rioja III AC 2019 

Torres Reserva Real 2020 

Pazo Barrantes Albarino Comtesse 2021 

Milmanda Chardonnay 2018 

Mas Del Serral by Pepe Raventos 2011 

Torres Mas de La Plana 2019 

Exclusive Private Selection Hors d'oeuvres



Cold & Raw Bar

  • Oysters on the Half Shell, Passion Fruit Mignonette

  • Poached Shrimp, Datil Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish Remoulade, Fresh Lemon

  • Poke Tuna Shooter, Avocado Crema

  • Marinated Octopus Salad Shooter

  • Hearts of Palm & Mango Ceviche Shooter

  • Caviar, Blinis, Rice Crackers, Crème Fraîche, Chives

Hot Plates

  • Lollipop Lamb Chops, Chimichurri

  • Chicken & Olive Skewers, Preserved Lemon Aioli

  • Steak & Pepper Skewers, Peri Peri Sauce

  • Meatballs, Red Pepper Romesco

Mediterranean Mezze

  • Assorted Dips & Spreads, Crackers, Flatbreads & Crostini

  • Goat Cheese Filled Peppadews

  • Marinated Olives & Feta

  • Herbed Falafel

  • Fregola Tabbouleh

  • Lemon & Herb Orzo Salad

  • Marinated Vegetables

  • Vegetable Empanadas

Meal Prepared by

Chef Michael Lugo

Logos of "Viva!", "Pesca Vilano Beach", "Michael's Steak, Seafood, and Wine", and "la Nouvelle".

Private Viewing

Bad Outdoorsmen

by: Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn


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