Alternative Tastes Wine Fest: Celebrating Paso’s Unique Varieties, a two-day extravagant event, celebrates it's second year this August 1st & 2nd, 2025 with the Grand Tasting Experience taking place at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero.
Presented by Brecon Estate and CRUSH Vineyard, the event features 30 local boutique winemakers pouring wines produced from a short list of unique grape varietals with less than 1,000 acres planted in California.
The festival takes place across two days and kicks off with a sunset alfresco Dining Experience at Brecon Estate followed the next day by an in-depth educational seminar and a walkabout Grand Tasting at the Pavilion on the Lake.
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Pre-sale | VIP Dinner
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
$210.73 (INCL. $15.73 IN FEES)
Join us for a memorable sunset alfresco VIP Dining Experience at Brecon Estate, with culinary delights provided by Chef Rachel Ponce. This intimate event will consist of 5 courses, each paired with exclusive wines from local boutique producers, all enjoyed amongst excellent company. Limited spaces available, reserve your space today! Net proceeds will be donated to our charity partner, Libretto Conservancy. Prices increase June 30th.
Pre-sale | Grand Tasting
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
$71.47 (INCL. $6.47 IN FEES)
Sample unique wines from all over Paso at this fun and interesting tasting experience! This walk-around event features 30 local boutique winemakers pouring wines produced from a short list of unique grape varietals with less than 1,000 acres planted in California. Food available for purchase.
*A table of silent auction items includes exclusive wines and elevated wine country experience packages. 100% of auction proceeds and net proceeds from the event benefit the Libretto Conservatory.
Pre-sale | All Access
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
$317.85 (INCL. $22.85 IN FEES)
Enjoy full access to all three events! Your ticket includes a seat at the VIP Dinner at Brecon Estate on Friday, August 1st, as well as entry to the Winemaker Seminar and lunch followed by the Grand Tasting event on Saturday, August 2nd.
