Platinum VIP Weekend Package
Go all out for the 5th annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience with the Platinum VIP Weekend Package.
Description
Go all out for the 5th annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience with the Platinum VIP Weekend Package.
Four days of immersive wine country experiences, including a Welcome Celebration at Healdsburg’s hottest new hotel, chef-led lunches and dinners at beautiful wineries, early access to Saturday’s Grand Tasting, a VIP rooftop lounge, plus first access to the legendary Big Bottle Party.
Take advantage of VIP perks, including a personal hospitality concierge, priority hotel booking, complimentary shuttles to and from all events, and a luxe welcome gift bag. The VIP Weekend is the ultimate way to experience Healdsburg and Sonoma County Wine Country.
EARLY BIRD PERKS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025: Enjoy an exclusive chef meet & greet and cookbook signing with Chefs Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, Joe Sasto, and Nadia Caterina Munno “The Pasta Queen”.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 14
Welcome Celebration & Early Bird VIP Book Signing | 6:00 PM
The Welcome Celebration kicks off at Appellation Healdsburg, the new culinary-driven luxury hotel from Chef Charlie Palmer, with signature dishes from Maneet Chauhan, Duskie Estes, and the Appellation team served from interactive chef stations. With curated wine tasting stations flowing throughout the evening, it all sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend in Healdsburg.
Friday, May 15
Walk-Around Lunch at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery | 12:00 PM
Experience true Italian hospitality at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery as “The Pasta Queen,” Nadia Caterina Munno, joins local chefs to serve fresh pastas and their most beloved Italian dishes, each paired with exceptional Ferrari-Carano wines. This walk-around lunch offers a deliciously immersive celebration of food and wine.
- Choose Your Friday Evening Programming -
Platinum Pre-Concert Reception at J Vineyards & Winery and Outdoor Concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards
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Platinum Dinner at MacMurray Estate with Ravenswood Winery featuring Chef Britt Rescigno
Pre-Concert Reception at J Vineyards | 5:00 PM
Before the concert begins, meet and mingle with Chef Stephanie Izard as she crafts a collection of bites paired with wines from J Vineyards.
Concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards | 6:15 PM
The HWFE 5th annual Outdoor Concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards returns! Artist to be announced early 2026! Past HWFE musical guests have included Maddie & Tae, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Allen Stone.
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Platinum Dinner at MacMurray Estate with Ravenswood Winery featuring Chef Britt Rescigno | 6:00 PM
HWFE welcomes our VIP attendees to a sit-down dinner featuring wines from Ravenswood Winery at MacMurry Estate. Acclaimed chef Britt Rescigno joins the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience for the first time with live-fire cooking sure to excite everyone in attendance.
Saturday, May 16
Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting | VIP Early Access at 11:00 AM
Wander the Grand Tasting tents, enjoy a full hour of early entry before doors open to the public, and experience 150+ incredible wines, beers, and spirits, along with delicious bites from top chefs and restaurants who know how to make Sonoma County shine.
The Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience rooftop lounge at The Matherson offers a food and wine oasis amidst the bustle of Saturday's Grand Tasting.
Exclusive Big Bottle Pre-Party at The Matheson | 7:00 PM
The VIP Pre-Party at The Matheson is the best way to experience the splendors of the Big Bottle Party with a full hour of access before general admission enters.
Big Bottle Party at The Matheson | 8:00 PM
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience hosts the hottest wine party of the year at The Matheson, featuring magnums, jeroboams, caviar stations, late-night bites, and large-format wines from iconic Sonoma County and global producers. With a DJ upstairs, live music on the main floor, and endless energy, the Big Bottle Party is the can’t-miss event of the weekend.
Sunday, May 17
Wine-Down Pool Party | 12:00 PM
The Sunday wine-down is a Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience tradition. Join the relaxation at Appellation Healdsburg’s pool party with a chance to dip, sip, and snack while mingling with some of the event’s chefs and makers.