Back to EventWine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience
The Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience complements to the display of fine art and the sounds of jazz in a vibrant street festival setting. This special region includes a variety of fine wines and craft beers for tasting along with a complimentary glass. Listen to the performances at the Groovin' Stage while you enjoy your tastings.
Hours
Friday, May 25: 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 26: 4-9 p.m.
Sunday, May 27: 2-6 p.m.
Location
Laura Street near Hemming Plaza (between Duval St. and Monroe St.)
Tasting Tickets
$20 for 10 tastes and a commemorative glass
$10 for an additional 6 tastes
Tickets can be purchased at the point of entry.
Tasting Guidelines
- Only patrons ages 21 and older will be permitted to participate in the Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience.
- Minors are allowed but must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear arm bands at all times.
- Tasting tickets are redeemable in sampling areas only.
- Tastes cannot be redeemed toward purchases.
Featured Wines 
New Wine - Light and Refreshing
Table 1
Be Chardonnay
Be Pink Moscato
Be Pinot Grigio
Be Riesling
Sparkling and Light Whites
Table 2
Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel
Greg Norman Sparkling Wine
Yellowglen Pink Sparkling Wine
Wolf Blass Dry Riesling
Beringer California Moscato
Matua Valley Sauvigon Blanc
Meridain Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau St Jean Sonoma Fume Blanc
Medium to Full Bodied Whites
Table 3
Beringers Founders Estate Pinot Grigio
Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Campanile Pinot Grigio
Penfolds Rawsons Retreat Chardonnay
Chateau St Jean Sonoma Chardonnay
Rosemount Diamond Chardonnay
Stags Leap Winery Chardonnay
Medium Reds and Blends
Table 4
Beringer Founders Estate Smooth Red Blend
Lindeman's Bin 46 Sweet Red Blend
Colby Red Blend
Taz Pinot Noir
Meridian Merlot
Full Bodied Reds
Table 5
Black Opal Shiraz
Penfolds Koonunga Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar No 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar No 8 Zinfandel
Sledgehammer Zinfandel
Colores Del Sol Malbec
Featured Beers
Intuition
Peoples pale ale
Jon Boat
I-10 IPA
Shotgun
BellsAmber
Oberon
Cherry Stout
Sierra Nevada
Pale Ale
Torpedo
Ruthless Rye
Summer
Pingle Head
Imperial Red
Endless Summer
2 surprise beers!
Food Pairings
Friday, May 25: 6-9 p.m
Peterbrooke
Pele’s Wood Fire
Orsay
Biscottis
Saturday, May 26: 4-9 p.m.
Peterbrooke
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Sunday:
Peterbrooke
Pele’s Wood Fire
Black Finn American Grille
Beverage Store
Stop by the beverage store to purchase bottles of your favorite tastings.
A portion of Wine Down Brew Town Tasting Experience proceeds will benefit the 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer.