DANA POINT, CA — Wine enthusiasts, it’s that time of the year again.

The California Wine Festival is returning to Dana Point for two days of tasting events this April, and residents are encouraged to attend the festival as it debuts its new location at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa.

Those who attend the festival can experience offerings from winemaking regions across California, all paired with diverse food selections from restaurants and eateries across Orange County.

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Residents can also expect an array of lifestyle exhibitors, life entertainment and a silent auction.

“We had such a successful event last year and are ecstatic to be back in Dana Point, this time at the majestic Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa overlooking the gorgeous Southern California riviera. This is such a wonderful way to kick off our 20th year celebrating the finest wines that this beautiful state has to offer,” Emily Kaufmann, Executive Director of the California Wine Festival said in a news release.

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The California Wine Festival kicks off in Dana Point on Friday, April 14 and continues through Saturday, April 15. For more information on festival activities, visit the California Wine Festival’s website. To purchase pre-sale tickets, follow this link.

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