2021 Schedule by Date
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Guest Chef Luncheon: Sean Sinclair of Legal Tender, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Artist Star York's Studio, $175
Experience the beautiful Northern New Mexico landscape and artwork of Star York at her ranch studio followed by an al fresco Italian four-course luncheon served by Chef Sean Sinclair from Legal Tender restaurant in Lamy, New Mexico with Rhone-varietal wines from Tablas Creek in Paso Robles presented by Darren Delmore.
Artist Star York’s Northern New Mexico Ranch & Studio
Wed, September 22, 2021 | 10:00am-3:00pm (40 ppl) | $175 (bus DEPARTS from SF Community Convention Center at 10:00am)
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Guest Chef Luncheon: Guest Sommelier Throwdown!, 11:30am to 2pm at Coyote Cafe, $175
Join chefs Dakota Weiss of Coyote Cafe, Nathan Mayes of Paloma, Renée Fox of Arable and David Sellars of Horno as they match wine and food pairing-wits against our Sommelier team—Guest Sommeliers Thomas Price, Joe Spellman and Marika Vida-Arnold. Each of the four chefs chooses a wine to pair with their course as does one of the Sommeliers. Not knowing who picked which wine, it’s up to the guests to vote and decide on the best pairing for each of the four rounds.
Coyote Cafe
Wed, September 22, 2021 | 11:30am-2:00pm (90 ppl) | $175
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Wine Seminar: Riedel Crystal of America Performance Tasting Set, 2:15pm to 3:15pm at Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $125
Crystal of America’s Riedel Expert, Mari Beth Baumberger, leads you through this sensory workshop with a unique and fascinating wine glass tasting demonstrating the relationship between the shape of a glass and our perception and enjoyment of wine. The four-glass Riedel Crystal Performance Tasting set includes a glass designed for Cabernet/Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. You will taste and discover how well Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet perform in these Riedel glasses and take home the Tasting Set as a souvenir (a retail value of $138).
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Wed, September 22, 2021 | 2:15 pm to 3:15 (75 ppl) | $125
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Guest Chef Demo: Tapas and Sherry Pairing with James Campbell Caruso, 2:30pm to 4:00pm at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, $95
As Chef/Owner of La Boca in Santa Fe, James Campbell Caruso has been satisfying old and new world yearnings for Spanish tapas for decades. Join Chef James for an intimate demonstration and tasting of four signature tapas each presented with a different style of Lustau Sherry for a magical and educational experience.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Wed, September 22, 2021 | 2:30pm-4:00pm (60 ppl) | $95
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Wine Seminar: Blind Tasting Chardonnay with the Somms, 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
This year’s panel of Guest Sommeliers will show two flights of Chardonnay from around the world. The first four Chardonnays are tasted open by both the Sommeliers and Guests, with the Somms teaching you how to identify the regional characteristics of Chardonnay from Burgundy, Sonoma, Oregon and Australia. The second flight of Chardonnay is tasted blind and features a different Chardonnay from each of the same four regions. Using your new-found deductive tasting abilities, guests are invited to guess at the region of each wine.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Wed, September 22, 2021 | 4:30pm- 5:30pm (75 ppl) | $95
Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Guest Chef Demo and Tasting: Rocky Durham of Palace Prime, 10:00am to 11:30am at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, $95
Executive Chef at Santa Fe’s popular new Palace Prime restaurant, Rocky Durham has the town talking about his cuisine at this fine-dining steakhouse in the historic downtown area, previously the location of the former Palace Restaurant and Saloon. Join Chef Rocky for his cooking demo featuring wines from Giuliana Imports and find out firsthand what the buzz is all about.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Thur, September 23, 2021 | 10:00am-11:30am (60 ppl) | $95
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Wine Seminar: The Joy of Wine with Reagan Rombauer Blackwood, SFW&C Honoree of the Year, 10:30am to 11:30am at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
40 Years of Joy – An exploration of classic and reserve wines from Rombauer Vineyards
Join Reagan Rombauer, third generation owner of the fabled family winery, Rombauer Vineyards, to celebrate its rich history while tasting through a selection of classic and reserve Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. She will share stories of Rombauer’s 40 years of crafting delicious wines and delivering joyful moments for all.
Wines that will be featured include:
2020 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2020 Rombauer Proprietor Selection Carneros Chardonnay 2018 Rombauer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Rombauer Diamond Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Thur, September 23, 2021 | 10:30am-11:30am (75 ppl) | $95
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Live Auction & Guest Chef's Luncheon, 11:30am to 2:00pm at The Eldorado Hotel, $150
An All-Star lineup of Chefs – John Rivera Sedlar, Matthew Accarrino from SPQR in San Francisco, Lucas Chandler from Uchi in Denver and Host Chef Christian Monchâtre of Heritage Hotel & Resorts— join forces for a four-course luncheon paired with Rombauer wines introduced from this year’s Honoree of the Year, Reagan Rombauer Blackwood. A reception hosted by this year’s SFWC Fiesta Champagne of the Year, Champagne Louis Roederer, is followed by the Live Auction with Charitable auctioneer Greg Quiroga who will auction 30 wine lots to benefit Santa Fe’s culinary arts programs, including Santa Fe’s Cooking with Kids.
Link to this year’s Live Auction Catalogue: https://santafewineandchile.ejoinme.org/LAC
The Eldorado Hotel
Thur, September 23, 2021 | 11:30am-2:00pm (150 ppl) | $150
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Wine Seminar: Aged to Perfection, Cheese & Wine Pairing, 2:30pm to 3:30pm at Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
When it comes to tasting cheese, many people wonder, “Do I eat the rind?” The answer? It depends. What isn’t in question is that the rind is the window into the soul of a cheese including the deliciousness factor. Join Laura Werlin aka
Cheezelady and James Beard award-winning author as she and one of our guest somms brings you Aged To Perfection - an interactive tasting of six cheeses and wines. Just like the SFWC itself, these will be cheeses that have been perfectly aged and as a result, are perfectly swoon worthy. The wines? Also like SFWC, they will be nothing short of perfection thanks to the winegrowing, winemaking, cellaring, and all the other factors that come together to make memorable wine. Together? Let’s just say this seminar will be perfection itself.Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Thur, September 23, 2021 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | $95
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Reserve Wine Tasting & Auction Gold Pass, 3:30pm to 6:00pm at SF Community Convention Center, $150
Experience some of the finest wines of the week from over 90 participating wineries at this elevated walk-around tasting event. Enjoy artisan cheeses and small bites as you take in our silent auction, boasting dozens of rare wine lots. Auction proceeds will benefit Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta’s educational programs. This is the perfect event to attend before dinner at your favorite Santa Fe restaurant.
The Gold Pass (limited to only 150 guests) gets you into the Reserve Wine Tasting a half-hour early (at 3:30pm) for an intimate and exclusive tasting with all the wineries.
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Thur, September 23, 2021 | Gold Pass 3:30pm-6:00pm | $150
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Reserve Wine Tasting & Auction, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at SF Community Convention Center, $110
Experience some of the finest wines of the week from over 90 participating wineries at this elevated walk-around tasting event. Enjoy artisan cheeses and small bites as you take in our silent auction, boasting dozens of rare wine lots. Auction proceeds will benefit Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta’s educational programs. This is the perfect event to attend before dinner at your favorite Santa Fe restaurant. The Gold Pass (limited to only 150 guests) gets you into the Reserve Wine Tasting a half-hour early (3:30 PM) for an intimate and exclusive tasting with all of the wineries.
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Thur, September 23, 2021 | Reserve Pass 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm $110
Friday, September 24, 2021
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Wine Seminar: Farmer Fizz, An Exploration of Grower Champagne, 10:30am to 11:30am at Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
Skurnik Imports has specialized in supporting “Grower” Champagne for quite some time. While most famous Champagne houses blend from multiple vineyards, purchasing fruit from dozens of farmers, these “grower” Champagnes are representations of Champagne grapes grown from a single vineyard. True Grower Champagne comes from a Vigneron, someone who owns the land, farms the land, harvests the grapes and makes the wine. Taste six unique Champagnes with Lauren Reches from Skurnik including Geoffroy, Vilmart & Cie, Glavier, Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, L. Aubry Fils, Mouzon-Leroux and Gaston Chiquet.
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Fri, September 24, 2021 | 10:30am-11:30am (75 ppl) | $95
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Grand Tasting Aspen Vista Terrace Pass, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Magers Field, $350
Add a little VIP access to your day at the Grand Tasting by arriving at the exclusive entrance to the Aspen Vista Terrace with complimentary valet parking. Relax and savor a selection of special wines in your reserved seat beginning at 11:00 AM. Enjoy early (11:30 AM) access to the Grand Tastings tents from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and return to your reserved seat at your leisure throughout the afternoon. A swag bag and a signed 2021 Wine & Chile Fiesta poster are included with your ticket.
No One under 21 admitted to any event (including infants)
Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Fri, Sep 24, 2021 | 11:00am-3:00 pm | Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park | $350
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Two-Day Aspen Vista Terrace Pass, 11:00am to 3:00pm each day at Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park, $600
Double your fun with a two-day pass to the Friday and Saturday Aspen Vista Terrace Tent at the Grand Tastings. Enjoy two
days of VIP treatment and take your time enjoying all of the over 90 participating wineries and more than 60 of Santa Fe’s best restaurants.Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Fri, Sep 24 & Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 11:00am-3:00pm | $600
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Friday Grand Tasting, 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park, $175
Returning to downtown Santa Fe this year, our signature event, The Grand Tasting will take place on not one, but two days on the grassy lawn of Magers Field. Capacity will be limited to half the size as in the previous years, providing more space to move about and shorter lines. During this walk-around event, you’ll enjoy over 90 world-class wineries and featured tastes from 35 of Santa Fe’s finest restaurants. You’ll spend a glorious fall afternoon in the heart of Santa Fe at Magers Field.
No one under 21 admitted to any event (including infants)
Information on Shuttles and Parking To Be Announced
Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Fri, September 24, 2021 | 12:00-3:00 pm | $175 (limit 10)
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Two-Day Pass to the SFWC Fiesta Grand Tastings, 12:00pm to 3:00pm each day at Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park, $300
Buy a two-day pass to the Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings and take your time enjoying all of the over 90 participating wineries and more than 60 of Santa Fe’s best restaurants.
No One under 21 admitted to any event (including infants)
Information on Shuttles and Parking To Be Announced
Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Fri, Sep 24 & Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 12:00pm-3:00pm each day | $300 (limit 10)
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Wine Seminar: Renato Ratti Barolo Retrospective, 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
Since Renato Ratti purchased his first vineyard in Barolo, and continuing since 1988 when his son Pietro took over the family winery, Ratti has been one of Barolo’s reference producers in the modern era. Ratti produces three unique site-specific crus – Barolo Marcenasco, Barolo Conca and Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata. Ratti wine educator, Brett Davis MS, will pour and discuss the entire Ratti range showing both current and older vintages.
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Fri, September 24, 2021 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm (75 ppl) | $95
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Guest Chef Demo & Tasting: Matthew Accarrino of SPQR, 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, $95
Chef/Owner of the Italian-inspired SPQR restaurant in San Francisco, Matthew Accarrino has been a four-time James Beard Foundation “Best Chef West” nominee and his restaurant has earned a Michelin Star eight years running. Join him for techniques on homemade pastas showcasing what is possible in contemporary Italian cuisine paired with
Piedmontese wines from Giuliana Imports.Santa Fe School of Cooking
Fri, September 24, 2021 | 3:30pm-5:00pm (60 ppl) | $95
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Wine Seminar: Cali Cabernet 1991 Time Capsule, 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $125
If you could put time in a bottle, what would the first year of Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, 1991, taste like? The extraordinary 1991 vintage in California Cabernet was one of the best of our lifetimes. We asked some of our favorite supporters over the years to dig deep into their libraries to help celebrate the 1991 vintage and the year of our first annual event. Join us for a rare opportunity to taste 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon side by side with the current 2018 vintage from Ridge, Freemark Abbey and Pahlmeyer.
The Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Fri, September 24, 2021 | 3:30pm-4:30pm (75 ppl) | $125
Saturday, September 25, 2021
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Guest Chef Demo: John Rivera Sedlar, 10:00am to 11:30am at Santa Fe School of Cooking, $95
With roots in Abiquiu, New Mexico, Sedlar’s first restaurant, Saint Estephe, opened in 1980 and was named “among the very best in California” by Bon Appétit magazine. As he has done over his storied culinary career, at Saint Estephe, Sedlar combined his classical training with his love of New Mexico’s cuisine to create what he named Modern Southwest Cuisine. Join John for techniques and tips and find out why he has been named “the Father of Modern Southwest Cuisine” by Gourmet magazine.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Sat, September 25, 2021 | 10:00am-11:30am (60 ppl) | $95
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Wine Seminar: Aged Rosé/Chêne Bleu Introspective, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
Rosé wines have caught the wine world by storm, but rarely do we discuss the ageability of the style. This will be a unique dive into a library selection from one of the most exciting producers in the Southern Rhône, known for their approach to the ‘Super-Rhône’ category. William Davis, Director of Education for Wilson Daniels, and Kim Wood, Regional Manager for Wilson Daniels, will walk you through the wines with the owner of Chêne Bleu, Nicole Rolet. This promises to be a seminar that will raise questions you never thought possible!
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Saturday Sep 25th | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Santa Fe Community Convention Center | $95
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Grand Tasting Aspen Vista Terrace Pass, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Magers Field, $350
Add a little VIP access to your day at the Grand Tasting by arriving at the exclusive entrance to the Aspen Vista Terrace with complimentary valet parking. Relax and savor a selection of special wines in your reserved seat beginning at 11:00 AM. Enjoy early (11:30 AM) access to the Grand Tastings tents from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and return to your reserved seat at your leisure throughout the afternoon. A swag bag and a signed 2021 Wine & Chile Fiesta poster are included with your ticket.
No One under 21 admitted to any event (including infants)
Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Sat, Sep 25, 2021 | 11:00am-3:00pm | $350
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Saturday Grand Tasting, 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park, $175
Returning to downtown Santa Fe this year, our signature event, The Grand Tasting will take place on not one, but two days on the grassy lawn of Magers Field. Capacity will be limited to half the size as in the previous years, providing more space to move about and shorter lines. During this walk-around event, you’ll enjoy over 90 world-class wineries and featured tastes from 35 of Santa Fe’s finest restaurants. You’ll spend a glorious fall afternoon in the heart of Santa Fe at Magers Field.
No One under 21 admitted to any event (including infants)
Information on Shuttles and Parking To Be Announced
Magers Field at Fort Marcy Park
Sat, September 25, 2021 | 12:00pm-3:00pm | $175
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Wine Seminar: Familia Torres, 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, $95
Join us as we taste through the estates of an icon. Founded in 1870, the Torres winery, located in the Penedes region, is responsible for the first Spanish still wines brought into the United States, and is one of the founding members of the Primum Familae Vini, a collection of 12 of the most prestigious families in the wine world. Rob Steagall, National Sales Manager for the Torres family, will guide you through the history and wines of Northern
Spain, including Priorat, Penedes, and Rioja.Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Sat, September 25, 2021 | 3:30pm-4:30pm (75ppl) | $95
Sunday, September 26, 2021
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Gruet Golf Classic, 10:00am at Towa Golf Course, $125
Enjoy wines from Gruet Winery and Precept Brands + tastes from SFW&C top restaurants + golf at the scenic Towa Golf Course to make for a perfect end to your weekend. Towa’s 27 golf course is northern New Mexico’s finest and home to the SFW&C Golf Classic, now in its 27th year. The format is a four-person scramble with food from Santa Fe’s top chefs served with a wine pairing every third hole. Green fee, cart, range balls, prizes for the winners, goodie bags and the dramatic vistas of the Pojoaque Valley included.
Towa Golf Course (15 minutes north of Santa Fe)
Sun, September 26, 2021| 10:00 am Check-In | 11:00 am Tee Time Towa Golf Course (15 minutes north of Santa Fe) | $125
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Guest Chef Luncheon: Rosé All Day Presented by Chåteau d'Esclans Guest Chef Walk-Around Luncheon, Noon to 2:00pm, $150
Featured Guest Chefs Dakota Weiss, Lucas Chandler, Laura Werlin & Martín Rios
If Sunday in Santa Fe Sounds like a rosé kind of day… This is the ticket for you. So as we do in St Tropez, it’s rosé s’il vous plait to our four guest chefs serving delectable small plates all seen through rosé colored glasses… Chefs Lucas Chandler from Uchi in Denver, Dakota Weiss from Coyote Cafe, Author Laura Werlin of the Grilled Cheese book and Host Chef Martín Rios of Restaurant Martín will all host food stations each paired with one of the iconic Provence Rosés of Sacha Lichine’s Château d’Esclans – Take a journey with the Whispering Angel family of rosés…
Restaurant Martín
Sun, September 26, 2021 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Restaurant Martín (150 ppl) | $150
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Champagne & Dirty Boots Brunch, Noon to 2:00pm at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, $150
Join us for the conclusion of our events at the SFW&C Champagne & Dirty Boots Brunch at Terra Restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado where we will tantalize your tastebuds with savory cuisine from Chef Jose Fernandez paired with Champagne Louis Roederer and gorgeous views from the Monte Vista Terrace.
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado
Sun, September 26, 2021 | Noon-2:00pm | $150
2021 Schedule by Category
- Wine Seminars
- Cooking Demos
- Tastings
- Luncheons
- Stay Outdoor Events
- Wine Dinners
No one under 21 admitted to any event (including infants).