Bern's Winefest 2025

Bern’s Winefest 2025 Events

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Bern’s Winefest 2025 Events

Bern’s Steak House, in partnership with its sister properties Haven and Epicurean Hotel, is proud to announce the return of Bern’s Winefest 2025 events. An annual tradition presented by the Laxer Family Foundation, this weeklong festival raises funds for the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship through the James Beard Foundation. Bern’sWinefest 2025 events run April 21-27.

Marking its 28th year, this highly regarded celebration of fine wine and remarkable cuisine features a curated series of exclusive tastings, compelling seminars and extraordinary dining experiences. Tickets go on sale March 8 at 10 AM on the Laxer Family Foundation website.

The schedule for Bern’s Winefest 2025 events is as follows: 
April 21 – Bern’s Steak House M. Chapoutier Dinner, 6 p.m.: Kick off the 28th annual Bern’s Winefest with an exclusive dinner in the Rhone Room at Bern’s Steak House featuring the wines of M. Chapoutier. Additional Details Here
April 22 – Bern’s Steak House Bordeaux Dinner, 6 p.m.: Bern’s Steak House Executive Chef Chad Johnson and Chef de Cuisine Brent Hunt present an intimate five-course dining experience, featuring the second wines of Bordeaux’s First Growths. Additional Details Here
April 23 – Bern’s Steak House Legacy Dinner, Private Cellar Collection, 6 p.m.: Guests will experience an extravagant five-course dinner in Bern’s Table, the newest private dining space nestled within the restaurant’s award-winning wine cellar. This seated food and wine experience features hand-selected rare vintages from the Bern’s Steak House cellar. Additional Details Here
April 23 – Ruinart Champagne Tasting and Seminar, 6 p.m.: The Epicurean Hotel’s Executive Chef, Jonathan Atanacio, hosts an immersive tasting experience featuring five exceptional Ruinart selections paired with exquisite bites. Additional Details Here
April 25 – Haven Winemaker Dinner with Paul Hobbs, 6 p.m.: Haven will host a five-course dinner celebrating the wines of Paul Hobbs with special guest, founder Paul Hobbs. Additional Details Here
April 26 – Ridge Vineyards Blending Seminar and Picnic Lunch, 11 a.m.: The Epicurean Hotel welcomes guests for a wine blending seminar in the theater followed by a wine-country picnic on the terrace showcasing distinguished wines from Ridge Vineyards. Additional Details Here
April 27 – Grand Tasting Experience, 12 p.m.: Hosted by Bern’s Steak House, Haven and Epicurean Hotel, the Grand Tasting Experience is an opportunity to explore an exceptional selection of wines and craft libations from around the world, paired with regional fare and handcrafted desserts. Additional Details Here 

**Special Note** To accommodate this year’s festivities, Haven will be closed for regular service Friday, April 25 through Tuesday, April 29, reopening for service on Wednesday, April 30.