Sunday, May 24th

The Grand Tasting

Raise your glass and experience the culminating event of the Manchester Vermont Food & Wine Festival. An afternoon of exceptional wines, gourmet bites, live music, and the very best of Vermont.
1:00 - 4:00 PM
VIP early access at 12:00 PM
The Equinox
Golf Resort & Spa
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20+ Vineyards

Local, regional & international
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6 Top Restaurants

Manchester's finest kitchens
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15+ Local Artisans

The Green Mountain Experience
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Live Music

The perfect backdrop
About the Grand Tasting

Where Mountain Views Meet Vermont's Finest Flavors

From 1:00 to 4:00 PM - with early access at noon for VIP ticket holders - immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of flavor, featuring an exceptional selection of wines from near and far.
Stroll the tasting floor and enjoy delicious samples from some of the region's top restaurants, each showcasing their culinary creativity and signature dishes.
Step into the Green Mountain Experience, a curated showcase highlighting the very best of Vermont. Meet local artisans and purveyors offering craft foods, small-batch distilled spirits, and specialty products that capture the true spirit and flavor of the region.
A Taste of the Area

Featured Restaurants

Sample signature dishes from Manchester's most celebrated kitchens - each bringing their culinary creativity to the tasting floor.
Depot 62
Crooked Ram
The Reluctant Panther
Church Street Hospitality
The Chop House
at the Equinox
Copper Grouse
at Kimpton Taconic Hotel
Vineyards From Near & Far

The Wine Selection

An exceptional range of wines and spirits - from celebrated international producers to Vermont's own vineyards and distilleries.
Regional & Vermont
Shelburne Vineyard
Autumn's Harvest Vineyard
Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery
Michael David Winery
Lincoln Peak Vineyard
TOST Beverages
National & International
Olé & Obrigado Importers
Kobrand Wine & Spirits
DELICATO (DFV)
GALLO
W.J. Deutsch & Sons
Wagner Family of Wine
Dialect
Copper Cane
The Green Mountain Experience

The Best of Vermont

Meet the artisans and purveyors who craft the products that capture the true spirit and flavor of our region.
Woodlawn Creamery
Grafton Cheese
Village Garage Distillery 
Sugar Bob's
Mad River Distillers
Mother Myrick's Confectionery
The Giving Bowl
Pinkytoe Chai Tea
Willoughby's Scottish Shortbread
Bubbles Bakes
The Italian Market Manchester
Nutshell
The Vermont Kitchen Store
Beautiful Things
VCP Clothes
Local Maverick
Manchester Designer Outlets
The Tipsy Pickle
SCRUMPH Upcycling
Lark Design
Beyond the Tasting

More to Enjoy

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Live Music

The energy continues with live music setting the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of tasting, mingling, and celebration.
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Raffle Prizes

Don't miss your chance to win exciting raffle prizes throughout the afternoon.
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Complimentary Gift Bag

Every ticket includes a complimentary gift bag to take home with you.
Sunday, May 24th

Toast to Great Taste, 
Great Company, and 
a True Vermont Experience

Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking for a lively and flavorful way to spend your Sunday - the Grand Tasting is the must-attend event of the weekend.
Get Your Tickets
VIP ticket holders enjoy early access starting at 12:00 PM
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Please contact us at info@manchestervermont.com with any questions or to get involved.
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