Wine Spectator Unveils Exciting 2026 Grand Tour Dates and Destinations Chris Lehoux, January 28, 2026 What do you call a room with more than 200 wineries pouring their finest? At Wine Spectator, it’s the Grand Tour. This renowned series of walk-around tastings featuring the world’s most outstanding wines will return this spring for three exclusive events across the U.S., allowing guests to sample more than 200 wines rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator editors. The 2026 Grand Tour will visit Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. Notably, San Diego and Tampa are being included as destinations for the first time, marking the first return of the Tour to California since 2013. 2026 Grand Tour Dates & Locations Denver — Saturday, April 18Sheraton Denver Downtown San Diego — Saturday, April 25Gaylord Convention Center Tampa — Friday, May 1JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Tickets available now What to Expect At each Grand Tour event, participants will enjoy an immersive tasting experience featuring a variety of wines including red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert. For many, this evening presents a rare opportunity to try sought-after wines—bottles that attendees may have read about, collected, or longed to taste—side by side. Guests will also have the chance to meet winemakers and winery representatives, gaining insights into the stories behind these highly rated wines. A Global Lineup of Wineries While the full list of participating wineries is still being finalized, the event will include representatives from diverse regions such as: Argentina: Alta Vista, Catena Zapata, Zuccardi Valle de Uco Australia: Mollydooker, Penfolds, Torbreck California: Diatom, Schramsberg, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Chile: Clos Apalta, VIK, Viña Don Melchor France: Alfred Gratien, Domaine Laroche, Trimbach Italy: Pio Cesare, Tenuta San Guido, Zenato New Zealand: Cloudy Bay, Craggy Range, Whitehaven Portugal: Fonseca, Quinta do Vallado, Taylor Fladgate Spain: Bodegas Muga, CVNE, Marqués de Cáceres Whether you’re an experienced connoisseur or a passionate beginner, the Grand Tour offers a unique chance to enjoy the best wines from around the world, all in one location. Stay updated on ticket sales, winery lineups, and more by signing up for Grand Tour updates here. About the Author: Chris Lehoux Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored! Wine