Rub shoulders with renowned winemakers at the area’s top restaurants in an intimate setting. Multi-course winemaker hosted dinner menus pair exceptional wines with world-class cuisine.

Post-dinner bash kicks off the festival with live entertainment, cocktails and decadent desserts for an unforgettable evening. Event will benefit the Ringling Museum of Art.

Swathed in sophistication, these intimate and interactive seminars are led by the finest food and wine dignitaries from around the globe. A lavish lunch catered by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals with wine pairings will be served al-fresco at The University of South Florida’s beautiful Rotunda. Learn, lunch and mingle with wine makers, restaurant owners/chefs and culinarians amidst live music.
Co-Presented by The University of South Florida. Sponsored by Sarasota Magazine

Experience the crème de la crème of the Originals food and visiting wineries wine at this all inclusive Grand Tasting! Epicureans of all palates will delight in signature dishes of The Originals restaurants and acclaimed vintages of visiting wineries. The festival highlights cooking demonstrations, scrumptious samples, farmer's market, food & wine personalities and live music. Silent auction to benefit Meals On Wheels. The Grand Tasting event will benefit The Ringling Museum of Art. Cheers!