2024 Experiences
May 16-19 Priorat Blending Escape
Priorat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become known as one of the world’s most unique and rewarding places to make powerful yet mineral-driven and food friendly wine that perfectly toes the line between ancient tradition and modern winemaking. Especially when combined with a quest to partake of the many Catalonian specialties prepared by the world class chefs here, an immersion via tasting the mind blowing wines is an epicurean traveler’s dream trip.
May 24-26 BottleRock VIP Experience + Vintage & Vinyl
Enjoy live music by top-notch performers from the comfort of The Vines VIP suite, where you’ll also be able to feast on delicious food and taste wines from our winemaking partners across the globe. You’ll receive VIP access to the festival, including private concerts and a VIP-only restaurant area.
May 31 - June 8 Burgundy/Rhône Valley Scouting Trip
Combining visits to two of France’s most important wine regions into a weeklong Vines trip seemed like a logical next step for us, and we hope you will join us on what we feel will be one of our most extraordinary trips. We will adventure our way through these stunning regions as the locals do, guided by Vines friends Milena Berman and Loic Lamy. The wines we will taste and drink on this trip promise to go down in Vines history, and needless to say the dining experiences will be unmatched.
June 13-16 Mosel Blending Escape
Allow our charming and charismatic partner Erni Loosen to personally introduce you to Germany’s legendary Mosel region, with its breathtakingly steep Riesling vineyards rising up from the banks of the Mosel River and its surprisingly creative culinary experiences. Exploring like locals, we will also take in the ancient region’s fascinating culture and history, and make our own famously mineral-driven Riesling from the Loosen family’s very old vines.
June 18-21 Champagne Blending Escape
Be among the first people outside of the legendary Drappier family to make Champagne with 7th generation winemakers Michel and Hugo Drappier, while we discover this historic and legendary wine region. We will visit some of the most famous independent and family producers, and partake of the unique local cuisine, paired perfectly with, of course, many different styles of Champagne. We think this region and its wines will surprise even those who are already Champagne lovers.
June 22-23 Foo Fighters & The Vines in London
On our Foo Fighters rock and wine extravaganza in London, we will enjoy an afternoon of French Wine, Tapas and Rock n Roll carefully curated by friend of The Vines and Coldplay drummer Will Champion at one of the city’s best wine bars, Noble Rot.
That evening we will move on to London Stadium where we will have VIP access the Foo Fighters show.
The second day we will embark on a riverside tour along the Thames, ending with lunch at another friend of The Vines Chef Ruthie Rogers London’s famed River Café – one of every gourmand’s bucket list dining experiences.
SOLD OUT July 12-13 Vines Coldplay Weekend in Rome
We will meet in Rome for a Coldplay show and of course fabulous food and wine. We’ll kick off with a late afternoon private wine tasting and traditional Roman “apericena” at Il Goccetto wine bar, followed by the band’s show at the city’s Olympic Stadium, where we will enjoy VIP access and then the exclusive and intimate Coldplay friends and family after party.
The next day we will experience the Vatican live and up-close during our private before-hours guided tour, and then feast on a traditional Roman Sunday seafood and wine lunch in the local favorite Pierluigi.
August 21-25 Wine Pro by The Vines - Our Master Class at the Vines Resort & Spa
Join us as we open our home, the Vines Resort & Spa in the heart of the breathtaking Uco Valley, to all of you for the first Vines Global Wine Education Summit. Our expert wine team will spend 4 days with you, taking a much deeper look into wine and winemaking (with a special eye toward important aspects of the blending you do with our partner winemakers). And of course, we will feast on the delectable local cuisine and you’ll have time to relax, enjoy our spa and explore the property.
SOLD OUT October 3-6 Sicily Scouting Trip
Experience the rich centuries-old tradition of Sicilian winemaking firsthand from a local’s perspective, as we traverse undulating landscapes punctuated by lush vineyards, historic wineries, and sun-dappled olive groves. We will savor the island's viticultural heritage, meeting some of its passionate winemakers who will guide you through the intimate process of vine to bottle. Embark on a gastronomic adventure with meticulously curated meals that perfectly pair with these liquid gems, all while basking in the warm Mediterranean climate and the unparalleled Sicilian hospitality.
October 10-13 Montalcino Winemakers Boot Camp Blending Escape
Wine and dine your way like a local through this beguiling, magical Tuscan region as we introduce you to the insider’s Montalcino and its regal Brunello wines. You’ll gain direct access to the wealth of knowledge contained in the minds of our Montalcino partner, true Tuscan wine expert Roberto Cipresso, as well as several other brilliant winemakers we will visit and taste with. We will soak up the unique Tuscan culture through the eyes of locals, altogether avoiding the tourist’s Tuscany.
SOLD OUT April 4-7 Paso Robles Blending Escape
Immerse yourself in the rustic charm and burgeoning viticulture of California's Central Coast with our trip to this enchanting wine region. We will meet the innovative winemakers and indulge in farm-to-table dining experiences that capture the essence of Paso Robles' bounty and pair perfectly with the wines. With the rolling coastal hills as your backdrop, and laid back Paso Robles hospitality at every turn, we’ll engage in an unparallelled exploration into Paso’s flourishing wine culture.
SOLD OUT Winemaker Dinner: Dominik Huber
Join us for dinner with our partner Dominik Huber, visionary winemaker at Terroir al Limit in Priorat.
Here's what awaits:
A family-style feast at José Andres' Leña, paired with the award-winning wines of Terroir al Limit.
A conversation with Dominik Huber, in which we will learn about the soul and passion that goes into every bottle of these masterful wines.
SOLD OUT A Conversation and Wine Tasting with Ray Isle
Join The Vines for a conversation and wine tasting with Ray Isle, longtime executive wine editor for Food & Wine Magazine, and wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leisure. Ray will discuss his new book, The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now.
Moderated by Wanda Mann.