Tapas, Wine & Spirits
February 19 | Lightner Museum-Radzinski Family Garden, 75 King Street
Tapas, Wine, and Spirits, sponsored by SchomWorks, offers a rich culinary and beverage experience in St. Augustine. Guests will enjoy an evening of gourmet tapas crafted by local chefs. Held in the Lightner Museum Radzinski Family Garden in downtown St. Augustine, this event treats guests to gourmet tapas paired with a selection of authentic Spanish wines and spirits.
Cava Reception & Dinner
February 20 | Flagler College - Solarium & Rotunda, 74 King Street
Join an exclusive evening, sponsored by Treasury on the Plaza, featuring a meticulously crafted five-course Spanish menu by local Chef Michael Lugo, expertly paired with top-tier wines from Chief Winemaker Alejandro López of Beronia Rioja. This VIP experience begins with a Cava Reception in the historic Ponce de Leon Rotunda before moving to the Solarium for three plated courses and a private musical performance. The evening concludes with an afterglow on the terrace, offering breathtaking views of the city and ocean.
Grand Tasting
February 21 | Flagler College - Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, Ringhaver Student Center and Markland House
Experience an afternoon of Spanish wine, food, and music at the historic Markland House (102 King Street) on the Flagler College campus. Guests sample more than 100 Spanish wines served by Flagler College Hospitality and Tourism Management students alongside experienced wine professionals, with Carrera Wine Cellar available to help visitors purchase favorite bottles to take home. Presented by the John and Debby Arbizzani Foundation, the Grand Tasting also offers optional upgrades. The VIP Private Selection Tasting provides access to an exclusive lounge at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (48 Sevilla Street) from 2-5 p.m., featuring top-shelf Spanish wine pours and chef-crafted bites, presented by VIVA Hospitality. Wine Education Seminars take place at 1 and 2 p.m. in the Ringhaver Student Center (50 Sevilla Street), inviting participants to explore four to five Spanish wine tastings paired with artisan charcuterie; these seminars are offered in limited quantities and must be purchased with a Grand Tasting ticket. The main event takes place from 2-5 p.m. at Flagler College’s Markland House.
Tickets are available at www.spanishwinefestival.com. Be sure to include a historic tour of Flagler College, formerly the Hotel Ponce de Leon, as you make plans to visit the St. Augustine area.
