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Harrisburg Wine and Spirits Fest Home2024-08-30T12:16:49-04:00

Sample Fine Spirits and a splash of wine
from around the world

The Central Penn Business Journal presents the Harrisburg Wine and Fine Spirits Festival to the capital region where a wide variety of wines and spirits will be offered to Pennsylvanians – something to meet every taste! – and this event provides attendees opportunities to sip, sample and savor special offerings.

MEET THE MAKER

SPECIAL GUEST SEMINAR

Join Master Distiller Germán González Gorrochotegui for an exclusive tasting of his private stock, Tears of Llorona, an extra añejo tequila beloved by connoisseurs.

Benvenuto Vini d’Italia

SPECIAL GUEST SEMINAR

Embark on a flavorful journey through Italy with Benvenuto Vini d’Italia, guided by Fred Magnotta and Marco Cuscito. Enjoy six hand-selected wines paired with Italian meats and cheeses, as Fred and Marco share stories and insights.

Harrisburg Wine and Fine Spirits Festival
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Ticket Information

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel

4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Book a room at the hotel for $159 a night in our room block using the link below.

Click here – Rooms must be reserved by September 20 to lock in the room block rate.

Tickets

Click the button above to purchase your tickets!

  • Special Guest Seminar: Meet the Maker – Tears of Llorona! 5:00-6:00pm | $175

    Meet Master Distiller Germán González Gorrochotegui, the maker of Tears of Llorona which was meant to be his very own private stock. Germán González Gorrochotegui himself will take you through the unique process of this extra anejo tequila and provide you a taste of the most sough-after spirit amongst tequila and whiskey connoisseurs in the US. This ticket(s) will include VIP access and access to the General Admission area as well.

    This ticket level is limited to 50 guests – Do Not Wait to Reserve Your Spot!

  • Special Guest Seminar: Benvenuto Vini d’Italia with Fred and Marco, 5:00-6:00pm | $175

    Explore Italy in a new and exciting way with Benvenuto Vini d’Italia With Fred and Marco. Fred Magnotta, founder, importer and distributor for F. Magnotta, LLC and Marco Cuscito from Sasso di Sole will share stories and personal experiences about the six hand-selected wines you’ll sample along with delicious Italian meats, cheeses and charcuteries. Fred and Marco personally guide you along your path beginning with light and refreshing Pra Otto Soave Classico 2022 and culminating in a deep and robust Pra Morandina Amarone della Valpolicella 2017. The journey promises to be fun, informative and filled with wine, food and a lot of laughs. It’ll be an experience to remember. This ticket(s) will include VIP access and access to the General Admission area as well.

    This ticket level is limited to 50 guests – Do Not Wait to Reserve Your Spot!

  • VIP Tasting: 5:30–7:00pm | $140
    Early access to tastings at all the wineries and fine spirits and limited attendance to avoid the crowd. VIP includes special VIP room access with heavy appetizers, dessert and private networking space. This ticket will also include access to the General Admission area from 7:00 – 9:00.

  • General Admission: 7:00–9:00pm | $99
    General Admission ticket includes access to all of the wineries and fine spirits and light appetizers.

  • Designated Driver: 5:30-9:00pm | $25
    Ticket to include access into the event, appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages. Wine and fine spirits tastings are not included for our designated drivers.

Special Guest

German Gonzalez Gorrochotegui

Creator of Tears of Llorona

Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo was meant to be Master Distiller Germán González Gorrochotegui’s private stock. He began with high altitude, slow growth agaves from his compadres’ estates in Jalisco, grown in the volcanic slopes of the Mexican highlands, where agaves grow slowly and naturally to achieve higher starch content. Each agave is personally inspected before harvesting to ensure only the finest are selected. He then layered in the rich complexities of five years in a sequence of very distinct barrels – Scotch, Sherry, and Spanish Brandy. It is an exceptional, additive-free product that many consider the finest extra añejo they’ve ever tasted.

 

Germán González is a master tequilero and fifth-generation descendant of Manuel González, president of Mexico (1880). He learned his trade helping his father select, roast, distill, and blend blue agaves into what many critics believe are the finest tequilas in the world. Tears of Llorona is Germán’s third creation.

 

Tears of Llorona has been named the best tequila in the world by the Beverage Tasting Institute and has recently been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, and many more.

Tasting Notes

The initial impression is one of exceptional smoothness, blending vanilla, coffee, chocolate with the distinct but soft agave presence. This is followed by delicate citrus and smoky notes and cinnamon. A velvet gentle combination of sophistication and layered flavor notes. Aged over five years in Spanish brandy, sherry and scotch barrels, Tears delights and surprises tequila aficionados and is especially loved by single malt and craft bourbon drinkers.

Special Guests

Benvenuto Vini d’Italia

With Fred Magnotta & Marco Cuscito

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable Italian adventure with Benvenuto Vini d’Italia, an exclusive wine-tasting experience hosted by the passionate and knowledgeable duo, Fred Magnotta and Marco Cuscito. Fred, the visionary founder and importer behind F. Magnotta, LLC, and Marco, a proud representative of the esteemed Sasso di Sole winery, will take you on a journey through Italy’s rich winemaking heritage.

As you savor six meticulously hand-selected wines, Fred and Marco will regale you with captivating stories, personal anecdotes, and insights into the unique characteristics of each vintage. From the crisp and refreshing Pra Otto Soave Classico 2022 to the bold and complex Pra Morandina Amarone della Valpolicella 2017, every sip will transport you deeper into the heart of Italy’s vineyards.

Complementing the wines will be an exquisite spread of Italian meats, cheeses, and charcuterie, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of each pour. With Fred and Marco as your enthusiastic guides, this journey promises not only to be informative but also filled with laughter, camaraderie, and, of course, exceptional wine and food.

Prepare for an experience that will linger in your memory long after the last glass is emptied. Buon viaggio!

Event details

FAQs

What if I have additional questions?2023-03-21T01:49:54-04:00

If you have additional questions, please email  [email protected]

I can’t find my ticket confirmation.2023-03-21T01:50:02-04:00

Search your email for an email from us titled “Harrisburg Wine and Fine Spirits Festival Ticket Confirmation”. Our ticket registration provider is CVent and can sometimes be found by searching “CVent”.

I bought tickets, but now I can’t attend. Can I get a refund?2023-03-21T01:50:14-04:00

All tickets are final.

Are tickets available at the door?2023-03-21T01:50:41-04:00

Attendance is limited and sell out of this event is likely. 

What should I wear?2023-03-21T01:50:56-04:00

In general, recommended attire is casual. Take a look at the photo gallery of last year’s festival to get an idea of what others wore.

Will there be food?2023-03-21T01:51:09-04:00

Yes, for the VIP ticket there will be a private lounge area and hors d’oeuvres and desserts. For the General Admission ticket there will be light snacks.

What about parking?2023-03-21T01:51:44-04:00

Large parking lot is available for event guest parking at the hotel. 

What time is my session & when should I arrive?2024-09-25T17:47:12-04:00

Seminars:

  • Session begins: 5:00pm
  • Door open: 4:45pm
  • Event ends: 9:00pm

VIPs:

  • Session begins: 5:30pm
  • Door open: 5:15pm
  • Event ends: 9:00pm

General Tasting:

  • Session begins: 7:00pm
  • Door open: 6:45pm
  • Event ends: 9:00pm
What do I need to bring?2023-03-21T01:52:48-04:00

Two things you’ll need to get in the door:

  • Ticket – Print out your tickets or pull them up on your mobile device at the door (link to access your tickets is at the bottom of your confirmation email)
  • Photo ID – We will be checking all attendees’ IDs at the entrance.

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