Join thousands of fellow wine-lovers to experience award-winning wine at the “San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting” at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture’s Festival Pavilion. With more than 7,100 entries, this event is the largest competition of American wines in the world.

These exceptional wines have been selected by top professional wine judges from across the country — these judges come from a variety of fields, including trade, education, media, retail and hospitality. An annual trek for many, a family gathering for others, and a remarkable experience for all, be warned that the last pour takes place at 3:30 p.m.

Taste wonderful vintages, learn more about wine and fine food, and enjoy fellowship and celebration on beautiful San Francisco Bay. Raise glasses and cheers to vintners and congratulate the winners in person.

Act fast to obtain $55 Early Bird tickets through December 31, 2018. Advance tickets for $70 are available from January 1, 2019 through February 15, 2019. If any tickets remain on the tasting day, they are $90 at the door.