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    Boston Wine & Food Festival 2026

    Boston's harbor wine-and-food season with themed dinners, tastings, master classes, brunches, and winemaker showcases.

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    About the event

    A season built around wine dinners and tastings

    The festival is a 37th-season Boston harbor program centered on world-class wines and culinary experiences. The 2026 season runs from late January through late March, giving the schedule a multi-week format instead of a single-day event.

    Its format spans distinct ticketed events, including themed multi-course dinners, grand tastings, master classes, brunches, and winemaker showcases. The program includes seated pairings as well as broader tasting and instructional formats.

    Amarone, Burgundy, Champagne, and whiskey themes

    Named themes include Amarone, French, and Tuscan dinners, with additional highlights such as the President's Reserve Dinner, Battle of the Cabs, Amarone and Super Tuscan dinners, French Burgundy and Champagne dinners, and The Macallan Whiskey Master Class. The food side is described as gourmet cuisine paired with the wine-focused programming.

    Opening night begins with wines paired with dishes prepared by the Boston Harbor Hotel culinary team, along with live music. The pairing structure connects the wine program with dishes from the hotel’s culinary team.

    Hotel setting and named leadership

    Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is named as the featured hotel venue, and the Wharf Room is listed as a featured event room in Boston. David Daniels is identified as Executive Chef at Boston Harbor Hotel, and Nick Daddona is identified as Festival Director for the festival.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is being poured or served at the festival?

    The festival centers on world-class wines paired with culinary experiences, including themed dinners around Amarone, French, and Tuscan wines. The broader program also includes grand tastings, master classes, brunches, and winemaker showcases.

    Which themed events are named for the 2026 season?

    Named program themes include the President's Reserve Dinner, Battle of the Cabs, Amarone and Super Tuscan dinners, French Burgundy and Champagne dinners, and The Macallan Whiskey Master Class.

    What happens on opening night?

    Opening night kicks off with wines paired with dishes prepared by the Boston Harbor Hotel culinary team, along with live music.

    Where is the festival held?

    Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is named as the featured hotel venue, and the Wharf Room is named as a featured event room in Boston.

    When does the 2026 season run?

    The 37th Annual season runs from late January through late March 2026.

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