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CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL: PHOTO BY LUIS ESPARAZA THE MARINE ROOM: PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARINE ROOM ARTISAN TABLE SIGNATURE WINE DINNER: PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES What's Now California Wine Festival returns to the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for two days of alfresco tasting events June 28 and 29. Guests will be able to try pours from esteemed winemaking regions across California, paired with gourmet appetizers from many of North San Diego County's top restaurants. Overlooking expansive, lush green vistas beneath string lights at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's The Gardens, Friday evening kicks off with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, a special experience for wine enthusiasts. During the evening event, guests will have the ability to participate in a silent auction, bidding on coveted items such as exotic wines, tasting tours, and dining certificates to support Golden Rule Charity, an organization dedicated to helping people in the hospitality industry during unexpected hardships. The next day, the wine tasting experience continues with the Beachside Wine Festival taking place on Park Hyatt Aviara Resort's Heron Lawn. The festivities will allow guests to improve upon their wine education and exploration through intimate conversations and tastings with winery representatives as well as culinary talent from the region's most lauded restaurants. The VIP Pavilion will feature a selection of reserve-level wines as well as craft brews along with special seating adjacent to the resort's award-winning golf course overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon nature preserve. califoniawinefestival.com Starting June 4 and continuing monthly through September 17, the moon's gravitational pull will create spectacular high tide waves, providing a breathtaking backdrop for guests seeking a dining adventure at the iconic The Marine Room in La Jolla. This bucket-list experience includes two dining options: an early seating with a choice of an à la carte or three-course dinner and a later four-course dinner or Chef's Table dinner. Both are set against the stunning backdrop of the rising tides — reaching up to seven feet — crashing against the windows. The Rising Tide and High Tide Dinners will be available June 4 to 6, July 3 to 5, August 17 to 19, and September 15 to 17. marineroom.com/high-tide-dinners Continuing its celebrated tradition of crafting exceptional culinary experiences, The Lodge at Torrey Pines has kicked off two popular dinner series: the Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinners and Playing With Fire. Guests can uncork a remarkable wine and dining experience at the monthly Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner Series, featuring specially- crafted communal meals paired with California's finest wines. Set on the scenic al fresco terrace of The Lodge's acclaimed A.R. Valentien restaurant, each Signature Wine Dinner begins with a reception, followed by a custom multi-course dinner menu skillfully prepared by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson to enhance the wine pairings. Throughout the evening, guests are guided on a sensory journey with insight California Wine Festival The Marine Room Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner, The Lodge at Torrey Pines << ranchandcoast.com 88 JUNE 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE