The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a premier event, showcasing what the city does best… eating and drinking. In our 31st Anniversary year, the festival has become one of the most celebrated culinary events in the nation, attracting gourmands and connoisseurs.

Main Stage Events

Vinola

Thursday, June 8 

5:30pm-6:00pm VIP | 6:00pm-8:30pm

Our highest level tasting. Foodies and oenophiles of all experience levels share an appreciation for fine wines and excellent cuisine. Vinola offers guests an intimate setting to sample a variety of rare and highly valued wines expertly paired with delectable foods crafted by local chefs. Winemakers will present elite wines from around the world, while award-winning chefs will be on hand to serve and talk about their food and what inspires them in its creation. You will walk away from this event having had one-on-one conversations with winemakers and chefs, with a fresh, new appreciation for wine and food.

Location: Orpheum Theater

Price: $215 | VIP Ticket: $280

Tournament of Rosés

Friday, June 9

6:30pm-7:00pm Early Entry | 7:00pm-9:00pm 

See the world through rosé-filled glasses at NOWFE's Fifth Annual Tournament of Rosés at The Fillmore. Taste through premier rosés- both still and sparklers- from France, Spain, Italy, United States and the Southern Hemisphere. Then you be the judge and cast your vote for your favorite in the ever-popular People’s Choice Awards for the Rosé category. Best of Show, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded. New this year: a specialty sparkling sector featuring bubbles beyond the rosé realm and a spirited cocktail garden! Come dressed to impress with a touch of pink and be ready to party New Orleans style. Tasty bites to accompany the wines will be served.

Location:The FIllmore 

Price: $129

The Grand Tasting

Saturday, June 10

2:30pm-3:00pm VIP | 3:00pm-6:00pm

The Grand Tasting at NOWFE showcases wines from around the world and food served by New Orleans Finest Chefs.

Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the opportunity to meet winemakers, ask questions and taste special appellations from across the globe. Novice wine drinkers will simply enjoy the experience of trying many new wines and learning what they like about different styles, varieties and price ranges. All attendees will appreciate the prospect of chatting with well-known and up-and-coming chefs in the culinary world. 

Location: Generations Hall

Price: $149 | VIP Ticket: $215

Labs + Experiences

Bubble Up Challenge

Friday, June 9

10:00am-11:00am 

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $95

Family Forward: Limited Production Sonoma Wines

Friday, June 9

11:15am-12:15pm 

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute

Price: $75

Taking It to New Heights: High Elevation Wines from Argentina

Friday, June 9

12:30pm-1:30pm 

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $75

Silver Oak: A Heritage of American Oak Cooperage

Friday, June 9

1:45pm-2:45pm

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $75

Hand-Rolled Pasta Making Class & Sauce Specific Italian Wine Pairing

Friday, June 9

2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Josephine Estelle

Price: $150

Old-Fashioned Cocktail Masterclass with Picnic Provisions Pairings

Friday, June 9

2:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Picnic Provisions & Whiskey

Price: $150

Rooftop Oasis: Pool Party with Veuve Clicquot at Alto

Friday, June 9

3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Alto at the Ace Hotel

Price: $125 

Taste the Terroir: An AVA Exploration of La Crema Wines

Saturday, June 10

10:00am-11:00am

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute

Price: $75

Ethereal Afternoon: Cake Decorating with Edible Flowers led by Bronwen Wyatt of Bayou Saint Cake

Saturday, June 10

11:00am-1:00pm

Location: The Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB)

Price: $150

Let’s Get Vertical: The Impact of Weather on Wine with Jackson Family Wines and Meteorologist Hank Allen

Saturday, June 10

11:15am-12:15pm

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $75

Italian Fare with New Orleans Flair: Interactive Pizza Making Class & Wine Pairing at Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Saturday, June 10

11:30am-1:30pm 

Location: Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Price: $150

Native Strangers: Old World Grapes as New World Expatriates with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein

Saturday, June 10

12:30pm-1:30pm

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $75

Journey to Japan and Beyond: An Exploration of Sake’s Past, Present, and Future

Saturday, June 10

1:45pm-2:45pm

Location: New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute 

Price: $75

Burlesque, Bubbly & Brunch

Sunday, June 11

11:00am-1:00pm

Location: Omni Royal Orleans

Price: $95

Wine Dinners

Wednesday, June 7                                                                                                              

Location: City-Wide

Festival Dates: June 7-11, 2023

Location: Various location in New Orleans

The Tasting Package

The Tasting package gives just a “taste” of our main events this season—Includes entrance to:

-Tournament of Rosés

-The Grand Tasting

Price: $258

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The Connoisseur Package

The Connoisseur Package is for the wine and food enthusiast looking to be a part of the entire experience that NOWFE has to offer. Includes 30 minutes early entry and the following:

-Welcome Reception

-Vinola 

-Tournament of Rosés

-The Grand Tasting

-Choice of 4 Labs

-10% Discount On Additional Labs 

-$20 Voucher to Use at NOWFE Merchandise Store

Price: $793

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The VIP Package

Upgrade to the VIP Package! This ticket allows you to experience the event at the highest level. Includes 30 minutes early entry, VIP areas and the following:

-Welcome Reception

-Vinola (VIP)

-Tournament of Rosés (Early Entry)

-The Grand Tasting (VIP)

-Choice of 5 Labs 

-10% Discount On Additional Labs

-$20 Voucher to Use at NOWFE Merchandise Store

Price: $1,000

Purchase Tickets

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