2025 Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

As this year's Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival draws closer, Disneyland has shared details for the bookable experiences that will be offered during the festival, including a schedule of the Beverage Education & Tasting Seminars, Disneyland Resort Hotel events, and details for the Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions.

For an overview of the festival and tips, see our full guide to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Also, see our review of the best Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival foods from last year for a ranking of all of the marketplace offerings we tried.

In addition to the Beverage Education & Tasting Seminars at Sonoma Terrace and Disneyland Resort Hotel events like the Trader Sam's Mixology Classes offered during the festival, there are also special Carthay Circle Receptions that guests can enjoy.

Details have now been announced for the 2025 Carthay Circle Receptions at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Keep reading for more details on these, pricing, and what the receptions include.

Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions Overview

The Carthay Circle Receptions are held on two different nights in 2025. During these events, industry experts will lead tastings paired with a 4-course appetizer menu at Carthay Circle Restaurant, one of the best Disneyland restaurants.

Karl Strauss Brewing Co. and Duckhorn Vineyards will be featured in the Carthay Circle Receptions this year. The first night will be a Brewmaster Reception sampling Karl Strauss beers with Paul Seugura, and the other night will be a Winemaker Reception sampling a selection of 4 Decoy and Migration wines with Dana Epperson.

Reservations are required for the Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions, and because space is limited, we recommend booking as soon as possible. Bookings are now available as of January 2025. Theme park reservations and valid admission are required to attend, and these are not included in the price of booking the Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions.

Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions Schedule

Carthay Circle Brewmaster Reception with Paul Seugura, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.

Join Paul Seugura for a delightful evening sampling a selection of 4 Karl Strauss beers. Each beer will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

• March 28, 2025
• 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• $175 USD per person—plus tax and gratuities

Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception with Dana Epperson, Decoy and Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Join Dana Epperson for a wonderful evening sampling a selection of 4 Decoy and Migration wines. Each wine will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

• April 11, 2025
• 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• $175 USD per person—plus tax and gratuities

You can book the experience on the event registration website. Once you've booked the experience, there are no cancellations, exchanges, or refunds.

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