Wine fans will find plenty to taste this September
This September is shaping up to be the perfect month to mix wine and a Catalina Island getaway. Two great wine events in Avalon will make for an ideal excuse for every oenophile.
The first event will bring a legendary festival to life at the Descanso Beach Club. Inspired by an event central to the action in the comedy StepBrothers, the Catalina Wine Mixer will bring together wine-tasting, gourmet food, live music and more on Sunday, Sept. 13. Headlined by the The Dan Band, seen in movies like The Hangover and Old School, the Catalina Wine Mixer will be $35 for adults and $20 for children.
Less than a week later, the Catalina Island Wine Festival will bring together more than 70 wineries along with appetizers, live music and an irresistible silent auction. The annual event is a primary fundraiser for the Catalina Island Women’s Forum’s mentoring program and attracts hundreds of local residents and visitors alike. Scheduled this year for Sept. 19, the Catalina Island Wine Festival will take place on South Beach, near Crescent and Claressa avenues, from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $80 and are available online. Proceeds go towards college scholarships for senior women at graduation from Avalon High School.