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Beer, Wine, Cider & spirit tasting event

5 PM - 7 PM | Sunday, August 9

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WINE, BEER, & SPIRIT TASTING EVENT

TASTE OF THE STARS:

GRAND FINALE ADD-ON: $9.95*

DAY-OF PRICING: $12.95*

Must be purchased with Grand Finale admission. Guests must be 21+ and present a valid ID to attend tasting event.

  • There is no better way to kick off the Grand Finale and conclude the Festival at Sandpoint’s 2024 Summer Series than with an assortment of the region’s finest wine, beer, and spirit selections.

    Guests will sample pours from breweries, wineries, and distilleries from across the Inland Northwest during this two-hour tasting event. With the Taste of the Stars add-on ticket, guests will also receive a souvenir cup alongside the tasting event.

    Taste of the Stars requires a separate entry ticket and is not included in the Grand Finale admission.

    Taste of the Stars will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. before the Grand Finale on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

    Guests must have a ticket to the Grand Finale in order to access Taste of the Stars.
    Taste of the Stars is first come-first served.

    To purchase tasting tickets, please add Grand Finale tickets to your cart, and proceed to check out. Taste of the Starts add-on will pop up at checkout.

  • Sunday, August 6, 2023

    • Box Office Opens: 3:00 PM

    • Gates Open: 5:00 PM

    • Event Ends: 7:00 PM

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    In order to attend Taste of the Stars, guests must:

    • Have a ticket to the Grand Finale

    • Be age 21 or older

    • Present a valid ID

*All prices listed are before taxes and fees

Wineries

  • blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, spice

  • wild strawberry and raspberry balanced with delicate vanilla and caramel

  • aromas of dark berry, toasted oak, black pepper, and a hint of spice

  • Vintage dated and made in the classic Champagne method, this tasty brut is red cherry and strawberry forward while sharper notes of grapefruit and rhubarb provide scintillating depth of flavor.

  • This classic, Burgundy-style Pinot noir, has notes of fresh raspberry, dark cherry and rich strawberry flavors and has a silky mouthfeel. There’s a lingering cranberry tartness on the finish.

  • notes of candied orange, white peach, ginger and pear blossoms set against citrusy undertones

  • This bold blend of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Merlot and Pinot Noir from three states – Oregon, Washington and California has flavors of red berry jam.

  • dark fruit flavors and aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cedar, and hints of coffee

  • Aromas of cranberry, cherry, and white pepper with flavors of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and clove

  • crisp and refreshing with notes of grapefruit, peach, and lemon zest and an herbaceous undertone

  • crisp and refreshing with flavors of fresh strawberry, Meyer lemon, and raspberry and floral aromas such as chamomile and white tea

  • Riesling foundation with locally pressed huckleberries infused. Tart, sweet, and lush.

  • clove and applewood aromatics, bright acidity followed by a charred woodiness and lingering dark fruit finish

  • red apple, sour cherry, plum blossom, velvety body, assertive tannin, strong oak backbone and rich finish

  • flavors of black plum, ripe blackberry with a hint of tobacco mid-palate, and a coconut, toast, earthy finish

  • Aromas of lemon zest and honeysuckle with refreshing flavors of pink grapefruit and mineral notes

  • Rose de Syrah with notes of summer melon, peach blossom, rhubarb, and honeysuckle notes.

  • Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Blend

    Unhurried aging of Red Mountain fruit in 100% French oak barrels results in elegant, rich flavors of red and black fruits that show huge concentration and depth. The balanced acidity provides an extended finish that lingers on the back of the palate leaving you yearning for the next sip

  • Smooth textures and flavors of marionberry fruits wash over the mouth with a long, rich cassis and dark chocolate finish.

  • Aromas of citrus, honeysuckle, and nectarine lead to flavors of apricot, honeydew melon, and pear with a backbone of lemon, grapefruit, and orange. The refreshingly bright acidity leaves a lingering clean finish that leaves you wanting more.

  • features huge aromas of raspberries and strawberries along with hints of white peach and rose petals. Medium salmon-pink in hue, this Rosé is perfectly balanced with a crisp, fresh and lively acidity that forms the backbone of the wine and extends the finish. The lush rich and creamy mid-palate is complimented with the bright, refreshing finish.

  • black fruits, crème brulée, and tart cherry that integrate seamlessly with the subtle, attractive oak

  • white floral, crushed apple, seashell, and pear marry perfectly with understated oak creating subtle spice and vanilla notes

Breweries

  • Rich and velvety balance of cold brew coffee and oatmeal stout

  • bold, full-bodied hybrid of Hazy and West Coast IPA with flavors of guava, stone fruit, and citrus

  • dry-hopped with Saphir and Spalter hops, giving this beer an aromatic nose, light notes of lemongrass and juniper berries

  • Gluten-free seltzer made with local Moscow woodland honey, lavender bitters, and lemon.

  • A clean and crisp take on a Mexican lager

  • Gluten-free strawberry, ginger, and lemon seltzer cocktail

  • German-style ale with light malt character with subtle sweetness and a delicate floral hop presence, balanced by a mild bitterness

  • This double IPA features extra hops and malt. The added layering of hops promotes more bitterness, while the extra malt provides a more distinct toasted or caramel malt flavor.

  • wheat and barley malts combine with huckleberry to provide a unique North Idaho experience. Malty sweet and a fruity finish lightly hopped to compliment yet not overwhelm the palate.

  • Fresh aromas and sweet citrus flavors, East Coast style IPA, balanced with a soft and smooth mouthfeel, dry-hopped with Cashmere and other cutting-edge experimental hops

  • This light golden-colored german style-ale is clean and balanced and has a floral aroma, subdued maltiness, smooth mouthfeel, and a low-bitter finish.

  • This macro brewed lager is light bodied with a clean backbone and a bright, crisp finish.

  • This award-winning porter uses two different chocolate malts which gives it a midnight hue with complex flavors of espresso and dark chocolate. It has medium bitterness and a slightly sweet finish.

  • This Mexican lager is light, crisp, and clean.

  • citrus, piney hops, and malty caramel

  • Berliner Weisse with notes of tart citrus and sweet berry

  • Berliner Weisse Shandy with notes of art citrus, sweet berry, tangy lemonade

  • balanced and malty-sweet with notes of summer berries

  • This juicy, hop-forward pale ale is smooth and easy drinking with lots of citrus notes from heavy additions of hops during active fermentation.

  • This spin on a Mexican lager is brewed with flaked maize, this beer goes great with lime and warm weather

  • This wheat beer is packed full of real tangerine, making it refreshing and delicious.

OTHER

  • Cranberry, orange, ginger, cardamom and black pepper, lime, chamomile, dandelion, lavender, and rose

  • Distilled from 100% fresh pressed apple juice & barrel aged in New American Oak for 3 years. Deep, complex flavors with crisp fruit and earthy nuances of wood and caramel.

  • Distilled from 100% Idaho Honey, barrel-aged in American Oak, nuances of oak and vanilla added to the bright flavor of our traditional honey spirits.  Great for neat sipping and an alternative to aged rum or whiskey in cocktails.

  • Apple brandy blended with fresh pressed apple juice.

  • Aged for a minimum of two years in American Oak barrels from Kentucky. It delivers an abundance of flavors, with a hint of brown sugar and caramelized fruit with the perfect oak nuances. 

  • Flathead cherries with from Fat Robin Orchard and the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association combine with Northwest apples to create a cider bursting with an incomparable sweetness and tang.

  • A perfectly balanced single varietal cider using heirloom McIntosh apples grown on trees from one of the last plantings of Montana’s historic Bitterroot Valley apple era. Our McIntosh is renown for its vivid apple aromatics and tannic finish.

    A Best In Show and Gold Medal winner at the Portland International Cider Competition.

  • Hard cider crafted from 100% Northwest apples. Not too dry, not too sweet. Poor Farmer is easy going and crisp.

  • A bold and refreshing hard cider is made with fresh-pressed Northwest apples and with two yeasts mimicking wild fermentation. This cider is full-bodied with notes of cherry-almond, pastry dough, and golden raisin.

  • A blend of regional apples and tart cherries. Copper colored with notes of cinnamon, clove, jammy red fruits with a tart, mouthwatering finish.

Member presale is open from March 12 at 10 AM to March 14 at 9:59 AM.

Members and sponsors, check your email for more details.

Not a member? It’s not too late! Click HERE to become a member with a $100 donation to the Festival at Sandpoint. 

Contributions of $100 or more qualify for member presale. Contributions must be received before March 14 at 9 am PST to qualify for member presale.