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The Festival for ‘Neglected’ Grapes Returns to Los Angeles
"I was impressed with the scope, diversity, and quality of producers at last year’s event, and do not expect to be disappointed this year. " -James Brock, Mis en Place
read moreForgotten No More: The Festival of Forgotten Grapes returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, March 29, to celebrate California's hidden-gem wine varieties
"Allison Levine, president of Please the Palate, and Chris Kern, founder of the Forgotten Grapes Wine Club, are thrilled to announce the second annual Festival of Forgotten Grapes on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Mica Studios in Los Angeles's Boyle Heights neighborhood."
read moreForgotten No More: The Festival of Forgotten Grapes Returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, March 29 to Celebrate California’s Hidden-gem Wine Varieties
"After a successful inaugural event last year, Levine and Kern are excited to once again shine a spotlight on wine grape varieties that are often “forgotten” in the world of California wine and showcase an impressive group of wineries championing these lesser-known grapes."
read more2024 Festival of Forgotten Grapes - Discovering California's Lesser Known Grape Varieties
"All in all, 2024’s Festival of Forgotten Grapes featured many amazing wines. Most importantly, however, it shone light on hundreds of dozens of special grapes, inspiring wine lovers to explore and appreciate all kinds of new wines. Given that this year’s event was the first of many, we’re excited to see how the festival continues to grow." -Briana Hall, Working Wines
read moreThe Festival of Forgotten Grapes: Wine event debuts in late June for enthusiasts
"A new wine festival is arriving in LA this month...The one-day event features over 100 different wine varieties grown in the state alone."
read moreMark Your Calendars: California’s Forgotten Grapes Come to LA
"alomino. Carnelian. Souzao. If you read those words and think, “grape varieties,” I applaud you. If, however, the words are unfamiliar, I suggest you get a ticket to The Festival of Forgotten Grapes," James Brock, Mise En Place
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"Sure, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are household names, but have you explored Semillon, Cinsault, Teroldego, Nebbiolo, and Marsanne? Enter The Festival of Forgotten Grapes, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the “underdog” varietals that make California wine so uniquely diverse."
read moreDrink Differently and Taste Boldly at the 1st annual Festival of Forgotten Grapes on Saturday, June 29th in Los Angeles’ Downtown Arts District
"Founded on the principle that there are hundreds of unique, unknown, and delicious wine grapes grown in California, despite the fact that just nine grape varieties make up 93% of the total wine production in the state, the Festival of Forgotten Grapes exalts the passionate winemakers and producers of these uncommon wines and introduces wine lovers to a diverse array of wines in a fun, casual, intimate environment."
read moreDrink Differently and Taste Boldly at the 1st annual Festival of Forgotten Grapes on Saturday, June 29th in Los Angeles’ Downtown Arts District
"The inaugural Festival of Forgotten Grapes will feature over 30 wineries from wine regions across California, including the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties."
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