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2026 FIESTA OVERVIEW WINERIES

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MISSION

To promote Santa Fe as a world-class culinary destination and to educate people about Santa Fe restaurants and wine, to support the food, wine and service education of Santa Fe restaurant staff and the food education of local children (by SF chefs) in serving, cooking, and eating healthy foods so these groups have the chance to become future culinary leaders.

Celebrating 35 Years 7.7 Million Economic Impact

605K + Raised for Education

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I Love Santa Fe

CHARITABLE GIVING & EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

Santa Fe Wine & Chile supports the local restaurant community through Wine 101 & 201 courses and funding certifications via the Court of Master Sommeliers, benefiting over 300 students with certifications and classes, with a total of $225K in educational investments to date.

For the past 16 years, the Live Auction & Culinary Classic has raised more than $380,000 for Cooking with Kids, a program dedicated to empowering children with hands-on nutrition education and teaching them to make healthy food choices. Santa Fe’s top chefs volunteer as Superchefs, inspiring students by sharing the joy of cooking and eating

OVERVIEW

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta is an annual celebration exclusively devoted to exceptional wine and food. The heart of the week features wine-driven experiences—Trade, Reserve, and Grand Tastings that spotlight our winery partners —while Santa Fe’s top chefs and restaurants bring the city’s vibrant culinary scene to life through seminars, cooking demonstrations, wine-paired dinners, and signature events. Together, these elements create a dynamic blend of flavor, craft, and collaboration that showcases Santa Fe as a truly world-class culinary destination. Your time, effort, and exquisite wines help make the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta one of the premier wine and food events in the country. We could not do it without you!

EVENTS

Across five standout days, we present 30 unique experiences that connect brands with 5,000-plus high-value consumers. It’s a prime opportunity to engage a savvy, influential audience in real time.

RESTAURANTS

We partner with amazing Santa Fe restaurants, creating unique moments that support distribution and volume goals. It’s a powerful way to get in front of key customers and drive meaningful exposure.

WINERIES & IMPORTERS

We bring together an exceptional lineup of wineries and importers, creating an exciting space for industry visibility, connection, and collaboration. It’s a vibrant platform to meet key players, spark new partnerships, and build lasting relationships.

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EVENT CATEGORIES

From wine seminars and cooking demos to guest chef luncheons, winery dinners, and special events—we offer a broad range of opportunities for consumer brand engagement. It’s a chance to connect with audiences in fun, flavorful, and memorable ways.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

PARTICIPATIONREQUIRES:

AnAuctionItemDonationwithaminimumvalueof$1,000,oran$850tablefee

Wineriesmustsupplywineforalleventstheyparticipatein,includingtastings,seminars,andwinedinners.

Werecommendthefollowingquantities:

TradeTasting:12-18bottles(.5ozpours;approx.500attendees)

ReserveTasting:18bottles(.5ozpours;approx.500attendees)

GrandTasting:48bottles(.5ozpours;approx.3000attendees)

As a participating winery, you’ll enjoy standout marketing opportunities—from social media features and websitespotlightstoinclusioninourprintedbrochureandongoinge-marketinganddigitalpromotions. RegistrationFormscomingsoon!

NEWTEAMADDITION

We’re thrilled to welcome Makayla Moore as our new Guest Experience & Vendor Relations Manager. With a strong foundation in hotel management, winery operations, and wine procurement, Makayla is your go-to contact for all winery participation needs. She looks forward to working with you and supporting a successful Fiesta!

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WINERY SAMPLING EVENTS

Wednesday, Sep 23

Take part in the Trade Tasting, an exclusive event attended by 500+ restaurant and retail wine staff, operators, and educators from the vibrant Santa Fe hospitality community. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your wines to key industry professionals, foster new relationships, and increase your presence in the local restaurant and retail scene.

Thursday, Sep 24

Join us at the Reserve Tasting for an exclusive opportunity to showcase your distinguished wines to an engaged audience of 500 wine enthusiasts and industry leaders. With 80+ top wineries in attendance, this dynamic event offers prime exposure through a walkaround tasting, chef-crafted bites, and a silent auction featuring rare wines, while supporting the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta’s educational programs and community initiatives.

Saturday, Sep 26

The Grand Tasting, an unforgettable celebration of wine, food, and community! Featuring 80 wineries, 60 of Santa Fe’s top restaurants, and 3,000 enthusiastic consumers, this event offers a prime opportunity to showcase your wines and connect with a vibrant audience. Enjoy gourmet bites, live music, and an unforgettable atmosphere, plus early access with the exclusive Gold Pass for 500 guests. It’s an incredible chance to put your wines in front of passionate wine lovers and industry professionals.

10 SEMINARS

SEMINARS

Each year, our guest sommeliers, presenters, and wine educators host engaging and informative seminars, exploring topics like wine trends, regions, glassware, and pairings. Whether you're a professional in the industry, a passionate collector, or someone looking to deepen your wine knowledge, these 60-minute seminar sessions offer the perfect opportunity to taste, learn, and exchange insights while tasting a selection of interesting wines.

800 ATTENDEES

30+ WINE PARTNERS

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SOMMELIERS

June Rodil, MS

CEO & Partner, Goodnight Hospitality

Wine Writer and Book Author

Marika Vida-Arnold

Brand Ambassador and Educator National spokesman for JUSTIN Vineyards

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MS & DWS, Treasury Wine Estates

2025 PARTICPANT WINERIES

Avallé

Banfi Vintners

Banshee Winery

Bogle Family Wine Collection

Brassfield Estate Winery

Bricoleur Vineyards

Broadbent Selections

Brooks Wines

Casa Rondeña Winery

Caymus Vineyards

CHANDON Cline Family Cellars

Constellation Brands

DAOU Vineyards & Winery

Delicato Family Wines

DeLille Cellars

Donnachadh Family Wines

Duckhorn Vineyards

Embudo Valley Vineyards

Europvin USA

Frank Family Vineyards

Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd.

Freixenet Mionetto USA

Gemstone Vineyard

Gérard Bertrand

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Gruet Winery (Precept)

HALL Wines

Hampton Water Wine Company

J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery

Jackson Family Wines

Jaramillo Vineyards

JUSTIN Vineyard and Winery

Kistler Vineyards

Kosta Browne

Lescombes Winery

M Imports

Maison Louis Latour

Martin Woods

McCollum Heritage 91

Merry Edwards

Michael Corso Selections

Michael David Winery

Mission Winery

Noisy Water Winery

North Coast Wine

Olé & Obrigado

Opus One Winery

Palm Bay International

Paradigm Winery

Paul Hobbs Wines

Peake Ranch Winery

Pernod Ricard

Ramey Wine Cellars

Ridge Vineyards

Rodney Strong Wine Estates

Rombauer Vineyards

Royal Wine Corp

Shaw-Ross International Importers

Sheehan Winery

Silver Oak Cellars

Skurnik Wines & Spirits

Sonoma-Cutrer

Stags' Leap Winery

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Trinchero Family Estates

Valkyrie Selections (Marine Layer)

VARA Winery

Veritable Wines & Estates

VIK WINE

Vineyard 29

Vino del Sol

Viva Vino

Vivác Winery

Willamette Valley Vineyards

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COMMUNICATION & MARKETING

EMAIL MARKETING SOCIAL FOLLOWERS IMPRESSIONS BROCHURE

15K DISTRIBUTED

SF KEY LOCATIONS

40+ EMAIL BLASTS

20K SUBSCRIBERS

4.5K IG FOLLOWERS

7.5K FB FOLLOWERS

950K+ PARTNER IMPRESSIONS

WHO ATTENDED?

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta attracted 5,0 attendees and brought visitors from near and to enjoy the beauty of Santa Fe. Throughout t week, guests participated in a variety of SFW events, including wine dinners at lo restaurants and visits to unique shops arou the city. This celebration highlighted Santa F vibrant charm, making it a must-visit destinati for food, wine, and culture lovers.

LOCAL CHEFS

2025 RESTAURANT & CULINARY PARTNERS

Agave Restaurant at the Eldorado Hotel

Alkemē at Open Kitchen

Anasazi Restaurant

Andiamo!

Atrisco Café & Bar

Baked & Brew

Baker's Blueprint

Bakery Feliz

Beck & Bulow

Bonita Restaurant

Bourbon Grill

Boxcar of Santa Fe

Bruneni Elevated Catering

Bueno Foods

Bull Ring, The Cafecito

Capital Coal Neighborhood

Eatery

THE Capitol Café

Cowgirl BBQ

Coyote Cafe

Crepas-Oh!

El Nido

Escondido

Flying Tortilla

Gabriel’s

Horno Restaurant

Izmi Sushi Bar

Joseph’s Culinary Pub

Julia: A Spirited Restaurant and Bar

Kingston Residence of Santa Fe

La Boca

La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza

La Tertulia - Guest Chef

Links Bar & Grill, The Luminaria at the Inn and Spa at Loretto

Market Steer Steakhouse

Market Street

Ortiz at Hilton Santa Fe

Osteria D’Assisi

Palace

Pantry, The Pantry Rio, The Pink Adobe, The

Plaza Café Downtown

Plaza Café Southside

Santa Fe Capitol Grill

Santa Fe Community Colle

Santa Fe School of Cookin

Santacafé

Santo, Boulder

Sazón

Shed, The SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge

Social Kitchen + Bar

Sysco

Terra @ Four Seasons

Rancho Encantado

TerraCotta Wine Bistro

Tesuque Village Market

Time Travelers Gastro Pub

Tomasita’s

Tortilla Flats

Tulsi Restaurant

Vinaigrette

what THE truck Catering Co.

Wolf and Roadrunner

Zacatlán

El Sabor at The Alley

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Rowley Farmhouse Ales

San Francisco Street Bar & Grill

WORD ON THE STREET!

IT WAS A FUN EXPERIENCE, AND I CAN’T WAIT TO BE THERE AGAIN NEXT YEAR!

RON CROWDER SANTA FE, NM

ANOTHER FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE—EVEN WITH THE RAIN!

JK LEONARD SAN ANTONIO, TX

WELL DONE! ANOTHER YEAR IN THE BOOKS. LOVED THE TOUR LUNCH —IT WAS FANTASTIC!

LENN SMITH AMARILLO, TX

SUCH AN AMAZING EVENT. WE’VE ATTENDED TWICE NOW AND WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT A REGULAR TRADITION.

MARY JOHANNA PHOEINX, AZ

MY FIRST TIME VISITING SANTA FE AND THE SFWCF—I HAD THE BEST TIME! DEFINITELY HAVE TO SPREAD THE WORD.

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THOMAS KELLER WAKE FOREST, NC

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STATE OF RESIDENCE

FIESTA GALLERY

THE TEAM

As a nonprofit organization, the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta operates yearround with a small, dedicated team in collaboration with our Board of Directors to bring the Fiesta to life. Your partnership and support make it all possible—we couldn’t do it without you!

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SAVE THE DATE SEP 23-27, 2026

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