Fine Wines, Food and Spirits Offered at 2010 LA WineFest
Raleigh Studios (5300 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90038)
- Full Price:
- $75.00
- Our Price:
- $40.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for LA WineFest 2010 have expired.
The last date listed for LA WineFest 2010 was Sunday June 6, 2010 / 2:00pm - 6:30pm (Sunday Pass).
Most Popular Food & Social Event Nearby:
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
- Full Price:
- $38.44 - $60.44
- Our Price:
- $21.64 - $33.92
A short distance from the capitol sits Medieval Times' stately Baltimore Castle, where you can gather with family and friends for an 11th century feast and live jousting tournament. Eat a delicious four-course meal of chicken, potatoes and more (vegetarian options available), using your hands, just like they did in medieval times. While you're enjoying your food, you'll be cheering for one of six noble knights who take to the arena on horseback, competing in jousts, hand-to-hand combat and displays of horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in medieval Spain. And the fun doesn't stop there. Medieval Times also features an excellent bar, dance floor, Hall of Arms displaying medieval artifacts and a medieval torture museum. Knighting ceremonies are also performed pre-show. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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adriana on What to Wear
Sun intense, wear a hat and sunscreen
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adriana on What to Wear
Lightest outfit you own
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Goldstar Member on Other
Music was great, more shade, please
Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
Once again, the LA Wine Fest fails to "get it right", and in some cases, appears to be purposefully vague in it's advertising, compared to so many other similar, well-run events offered through Goldstar. On the plus side, there were plenty of friendly, accessible wine merchants and beer/spirit purveyors on hand, pouring a wide range of fantastic drinks, and on Saturday's event, the crowds were definitely manageable. No drinker or occasional oenophile went away thirsty or feeling scorned. And yes, it was blazingly hot and no respite anywhere- maybe one or to big sun-tents next time, but this was my third time so the desert conditions didnt come as a surprise. The two BIG negatives were: ONE, a huge disorganized mess outside the facility-- how hard is it, really, to put up a couple of signs and some rope indicating where ticket holders, non ticket holders and "willcallers" should stand? I personally left my space on line and went to the gate at 2:15 (late opening) and made that very suggestion to a rent-a-cop, who actually, to her credit, parlayed that concept to one of the organizers, and bam! someone started organizing separate lines. TWO- no food included, except cheese and bruschetta samples and one terrific vendor who actually had free salami, pepperoni, etc. How does the organizer have the audacity (or is it simply naivete?) to list a dozen "food participants", and NOT clearly state that food is extra? One would assume that as the price to this event jumps higher each year (during a recession no less) that the food is included, especially since SO MANY of the Goldstar offered events include gourmet food no less. Where were the hot dogs? Where was Border Grill? Shame on the sponsors. This is my last time, and from what I read from others, I am not alone. A shame, since it has so much potential!Written on Jun 07 2010
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Henrietta Bertelsman
A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The selection of wines was good and readily available.Written on Jun 07 2010
Food choices were more limited than expected, however, and expensive based on the price of admission.
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Goldstar Member
Some great wines! The layout seemed a bit scattered but I would definitely attend next year! Worth going!Written on Jun 07 2010
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onepqrst
Worth every dollar! My girlfriend and I had so much fun! Barefoot gives away purple bags to carry goodies in, stop by there first! Also, we bought wine glass holding lanyards for $5, money best spent at a venue such as this. If you decide to try out the Jamaican dish, the beef jerky was tastier and more tender than the chicken. Prost!Written on Jun 08 2010
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More Information About LA WineFest 2010
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With more than 130 wineries, spirits and thirst-quenching craft beers, great food, and over 30 lifestyle vendors, this is a weekend you will not want to miss! Sample over 500 different wines from at least 14 different countries. Meet and greet with LA’s top Master Sommeliers, wine educators, winery owners and vendors, and enjoy food from LA’s top restaurants. The event will also feature live music as well as DJ sets by Henry Eshelman.
About L.A. WineFest Presenter Joel M. Fisher:
Joel M. Fisher, PhD is the wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California and for the Beverly Hills Courier. Since 2007 he has been teaching at Cordon Bleu in Pasadena. He was also, a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California- Los Angeles for seven years and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout Southern California. A Sommelier for the Escoffier Association of Southern California, he is also a member of Patterson's Tasting Panel, and is currently Wine Host for CRN's What's Cooking show. Dr. Fisher is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Circle of Wine Writers (UK), and the International Federation of Wine and Spirits Writers. Awarded a Wine Enthuiast Media Scholarship for 2005 at the Culinary Institute of America, he is the author of the Wine Work Book, now in its 6th edition. Dr. Fisher co-led a program for chefs and culinary students to the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany and to wineries in Burgundy and Champagne in 2005. In June 2006 he again led a program, "Wine and Cuisine of Iberia," to Spain and Portugal.