Raise a Glass to Festivin!
Welcome to Festivin, our annual four-day celebration of wine, food, and education! Now in its sixth year, this festival features four unique dinners and interactive seminars led by experts, including Advanced Sommeliers, Master Sommeliers, Winemakers and Executive Directors. Guests will also enjoy an engaging cooking demonstration and the Grand Tasting, a standout event with over 150 wines to sample alongside delicious food. A portion of the proceeds will support Almost There: A Mom and Pup Rescue. Adorable puppies will be on hand to snuggle and even adopt!
Events are listed below.
Gift the Festivin Grand Tasting experience!
Buy your Grand Tasting gift card, then contact us to reserve your spot.
Inquire at: festivin@wrigleymansion.com or call us, 602.955.4079.
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Thursday, Jan 15
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6:00-9:00 PM: Festivin 2026 kicks off with an evening of wine, live music, and dancing in the Garden Room.
Michael Jordan, MS, and winemaker Fred Scherrer of Scherrer Winery, provide their acoustic set, and this year we’re clearing space for dancing.
Enjoy a flow of passed hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie and cheeses, and a variety of featured wine tastings. Sommeliers will be on hand to mix and mingle throughout the evening, sharing stories and setting the tone for the weekend ahead.
Visit the Concierge Table for event details and last-minute Festivin sign-ups. A full cash bar will be available.
$99 ++pp
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5:00 PM: An evening of pure luxury.
Indulge in five courses thoughtfully paired with some of Dom Pérignon’s most rare and sought-after cuvées.
Each course is a study in craftsmanship — each pour, a revelation.Chef Christopher will present a special menu to complement these remarkable Champagnes.
Special for Dinner Guests: Purchase your own Dom Pérignon Brut 2015 to take home for just $175+ tx.
Dinner: $600++pp
Friday, Jan 16
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6:00 pm: Join us for a fun and flavorful evening! Collaboration on the Knoll is a one-of-a-kind five course dinner featuring an exciting chef/sommelier collaboration. Each course crafted by a different chef and sommelier from across Arizona, including our James Beard Chef Christopher and Geordie’s Executive Chef Nick Kennedy. Indulge in a culinary journey where creativity and local flavors shine in every bite.
$250 ++pp
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Saturday, Jan 17
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6:00 PM -
Two sommeliers. One unforgettable night. The rivalry returns.Wine Director Daniel Webber, CS, goes glass-to-glass with Master Sommelier Myles Trapp (formerly of PRESS in Napa Valley) in a head-to-head pairing dinner where each creates their own wine match for every course.
You’ll taste both, compare notes with your table, and cast your vote to determine the night’s champion.
Guiding the evening is Patrick Lagreid — writer, presenter, and one of Arizona’s most distinctive voices in beverage and hospitality — keeping things sharp, smooth, and just competitive enough.
Expect standout bottles, expressive courses, and a touch of friendly rivalry — all in excellent taste.
Who will earn your vote?
The hill awaits.
$250++pp
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Watch and learn how to make some of Geordie’s Executive Chef Nick Kennedy’s favorite dishes. You’ll enjoy a three-course lunch paired with wines from Arizona’s own Advanced Sommelier Mark Yeager, VP of Stem Wine Company.
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A class for the bon vivants, the dreamers, and the curious alike.
Petrossian caviar, presented by Chris Klapp of Petrossian Caviar, alongside the world-class Champagnes of Christine Mercnik, Owner of Grace Under Pressure Champagne (specializing exclusively in Special Club / Club de Trésors Champagne), in a guided tasting that leans fully into decadence.
We’ll explore how texture, salinity, richness, and effervescence play against and elevate one another — revealing why this pairing has become a symbol of celebration across the ages.A luxurious immersion in bubbles, brine, and the art of savoring well.
$119++pp
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Ever wonder how sommeliers seem to just know?
This blind tasting workshop invites you into the world of deductive tasting — where sight, aroma, texture, and structure work together to reveal a wine’s identity. Guided flights and conversation will help you refine your palate and build confidence in what you taste.
Engaging, illuminating, and unexpectedly playful.
Each session will feature different sommeliers and different wines.12 - 1:30 PM: Megan Cruz AS and Chris Blanchard MS
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2 - 3:30 PM: Myles Trapp MS and Jason Caballero AS
Tickets$89++pp.
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Slip into something smooth.
This guided tasting invites you to rediscover Merlot’s velvet texture, dark fruit, and quiet confidence — a grape that speaks in whispers rather than shouts. We’ll explore its depth and nuance through thoughtful expressions that show just how captivating subtlety can be.Seductive, expressive, unforgettable.
$109++pp. -
After last year’s sold-out Tale of Two Nebbiolos, Mark Yaeger and Brent Karlicek reunite to lead a journey into the heart of Tuscany.
Taste Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino side by side, discovering how soil, elevation, and aging transform the voice of Sangiovese.
A tasting of heritage, harmony, and the hills that made them.
$119++pp.
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Led by Wine Director Daniel Webber, CS, and Beth Mosher, CSW and VP of National Sales for Valkryie, this effervescent class dives into the sparkling styles of Champagne, Franciacorta, Crémant, Cava, and beyond.
Learn what makes each region’s bubbles unique, taste your way through the spectrum, and discover why sparkling wine is more than celebration — it’s culture.
A journey through fizz, flair, and flavor.
$109++pp. -
Ever wonder how sommeliers seem to just know?
This blind tasting workshop invites you into the world of deductive tasting — where sight, aroma, texture, and structure work together to reveal a wine’s identity. Guided flights and conversation will help you refine your palate and build confidence in what you taste.
Engaging, illuminating, and unexpectedly playful.
Each session will feature different sommeliers and different wines.12 - 1:30 PM: Megan Cruz AS and Chris Blanchard MS
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2 - 3:30 PM: Myles Trapp MS and Jason Caballero AS
Tickets$89++pp.
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Take a break and unwind before dinnertime!
Details coming soon.
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday, Jan. 18
The Grand Tasting
12 - 4 PM
(Wine & Corporate Members: VIP access starts at 11:30 AM)
Festivin 2026 concludes with our Grand Tasting event! This is your chance to stroll through an exquisite selection of wines that are often hidden from the public eye. With more than 150 wines to sample you’re sure to discover your new favorite —all available for purchase.
Indulge in fabulous cuisine crafted by Chef Nick Kennedy, caviar tastes and the chance to snuggle with adorable, adoptable puppies from Almost There Rescue. A portion of the event proceeds benefits ATR. The Grand Tasting is the perfect way to relax, sip, and savor on a Sunday afternoon.
$195++pp.
Gift the Grand Tasting experience this holiday season. Contact us for details at festivin@wrigleymansion.com
Extra Details:
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance. This is a 21+ event. Wines will be available for purchase.
Photography: Photography for marketing and promotional purposes will be ongoing. If you’d rather not be photographed, please let us know.
Wine/Corporate Member Benefits: Wine Members enjoy early access to the Grand Tasting and a special gift while supplies last.
Not a member? Sign-up is a breeze and membership is just $75 per year. For more information or to learn about other membership tiers and benefits, visit our Membership page and join today.
