SOLD OUT | Platinum Weekender Package
The Platinum Weekender is the most luxurious way to spend the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience weekend— it includes a meticulously curated lineup of exclusive events featuring celebrity chefs, esteemed winemakers, and so much more!
Description
In celebration of the 3rd annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, we created the ultimate package: The Platinum Weekender. The Platinum Weekender is the most exclusive way to spend the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience weekend— it includes a meticulously curated 4-day weekend of events and perks only available to Platinum Weekender ticket holders.
Only a limited quantity of tickets are available.
The Platinum Weekender Includes:
Welcome Celebration at Montage Healdsburg featuring bites from Chefs Viet Pham and Domenica Catelli, alongside wines from The Spire Collection
Luncheon at Chalk Hill Estate with Chefs Crista Luedtke and Kelsey Barnard Clark
Entrance to the Christone “Kingfish” Ingram concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards
Bollywood Night at La Crema Winery with Chefs Maneet Chauhan, Stephanie Izard, and Tracey Shepos Cenami
Early access to the Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting
Private Reserve Lounge at The Matheson Rooftop, Presented by First Citizens Wealth and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank
Cooking demonstration by Chef Amanda Freitag and Chef Stu Stalker at Little Saint
Blind-tasting Pinot Talks wine seminar at Little Saint
Guy Fieri’s Big Bottle Party
Brunch at the renowned Francis Ford Coppola Winery with Chef Michael Reed followed by a Wine-Down Pool Party
Priority booking links for local Healdsburg hotels
Courtesy shuttle service to events
Exclusive welcome gifts & so much more!
The Platinum Weekender Schedule
Thursday, May 16
6 PM - 8 PM | Welcome Celebration at Montage Healdsburg Grand Lawn
Kick off the weekend with the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience Welcome Celebration! Indulge in the best wines from The Spire Collection, along with curated bites by Iron Chef America Winner, Viet Pham, and local star and Food Network Guy’s Grocery Games Champion, Domenica Catelli. There will be lots to eat and drink as we toast with Champagne Delamotte to start the best weekend of the year!
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Friday, May 17
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Lunch at Chalk Hill Estate
The stunning Chalk Hill Estate welcomes you for a lunch prepared by the talented Chefs Crista Luedtke and Kelsey Barnard Clark.
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5:30 PM - 8 PM | Concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards
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Saturday, May 18
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Pastry & Coffee at Little Saint
Kickstart your day with complimentary housemade pastries and specialty coffee at the acclaimed Little Saint.
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10:30 - 12:00 PM | Pinot Talks at Little Saint
Experience the world of Pinot Noir like never before at Pinot Talks, an international seminar series that delves into the heart of this grape variety through the lens of California, Oregon, and Burgundy. Immerse yourself in a blind tasting experience led by a distinguished panel of Winemakers and Wine Writers, with Regina Sanz of Kosta Browne Winery as your insightful moderator. Uncover the nuances and complexities of this celebrated grape variety like never before at Pinot Talks.
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Reserve Lounge at The Matheson Rooftop presented by First Citizens Wealth and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank
Unwind at the Reserve Lounge, located atop The Matheson Rooftop. Enjoy an exclusive selection of wines and spirits available only at this venue, complemented by delectable snacks and treats crafted by Chef Dustin Valette.
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Early Entry to Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting
Exclusive perk: Experience your favorite makers 30 minutes before the general public.
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12:30 - 5:00 PM | Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting
Experience wines, spirits, and beers from over 150+ local and world-renowned artisans and makers. Talented chefs from Sonoma County and around the world will craft exceptional bites showcasing the region’s seasonal agricultural bounty.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Cooking demonstration by Chef Amanda Freitag and Chef Stu Stalker at Little Saint
During this Weekender Exclusive, learn the tips and tricks of the trade with an up-close culinary demonstration.
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7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Bollywood Night at La Crema Winery
The party of the year is the Bollywood Night featuring the culinary talents of Maneet Chauhan, Stephanie Izard, and Tracey Shepos Cenami. Flavors will explode, drinks will flow, and the dance floor will be open! Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes for this unforgettable evening.
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10:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Guy’s Big Bottle Party
THE party has arrived — and this time, Guy Fieri joins Healdsburg Wine & Food for the annual Magnum Party! Explore selections of iconic Sonoma County producers and other incredible winemakers from around the world, all in large format and more!
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Sunday, May 19
10:30 am - 12:00 PM | Brunch at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Wine-Down Pool Party at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
The weekend winds down with a specialty brunch at Francis Ford Coppola Winery by Chef Michael Reed, followed by time to drop in and relax in their spectacular pool.