JCB Winemaker Dinner with Jean-Charles Boisset

Day one of Balboa Bay Resort's Newport Beach Wine Festival begins with a celebration of wine and food at the JCB Wine Dinner. Enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Prabeen and the culinary team, with perfectly paired wines and discussion lead by French Vintner Jean-Charles Boisset.

Jean-Charles Boisset is a renowned wine leader known for his focus on organic and biodynamic farming. He manages Domaine de la Vougeraie and DeLoach Vineyards, blending tradition with innovation. In 2024, he was named Wine Enthusiast’s "Person of the Year."

This event is part of the Newport Beach Wine Festival weekend taking place at Balboa Bay Resort. Tickets for the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting and the Veueve Clicquot Champagne Brunch are sold separately.

Friday, May 23, 2025

JCB Winemaker Dinner

• Lighthouse Room
• 6:00pm Reception | 6:30pm 4-Course Dinner
• Event begins at 6:30pm sharp
• $215 per person plus tax, service charge, and fees
• Cocktail attire
• 21+ only
• 7-day cancellation policy | Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable

Learn more about the additonal events of the Newport Beach Wine Festival weekend!

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting

• Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brunch

• Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Balboa Bay Club Members and Hotel Guests staying overnight May 23, 24, or 25 enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.645.5000 or email cmVzZXJ2YXRpb25zIHwgYmFsYm9hYmF5cmVzb3J0ICEgY29t with your Member or Room Reservation number to reserve tickets.

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