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Event
Great Wines of the World San Francisco 2026
A March 8 walk-around tasting at Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion featuring James Suckling and wines from more than 200 wineries.
About the event
A walk-around global wine tasting
James Suckling's Great Wines of the World San Francisco 2026 is built around a walk-around tasting at Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion. The event takes place on March 8 in San Francisco and brings together critically acclaimed wineries and wines from around the world in one tasting format.
Four hundred wines and more than two hundred wineries
The San Francisco edition includes more than 200 wineries and 400 top-rated wines. The producer mix spans Europe, South America, and the U.S., with named regions and areas including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Tuscany, Piedmont, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Champagne houses, and American wineries including California producers.
The grand tasting is described as a three-hour walk-around tasting with a live DJ, and the wine format is centered on tasting directly with owners and winemakers. The program also includes a trade and collector preview window for focused time with producers before the public portion.
Participants and venue
James Suckling, Marie Suckling, and part of the JamesSuckling.com team are listed as people to meet at the event. The venue is Fort Mason Center, Gateway Pavilion, with the address given as 2 Marina Blvd in San Francisco.
- Questions are directed to the event contact email published by the ticketing page.
Seated masterclasses
The ticketing page also lists two seated James Suckling masterclasses before the grand tasting: a Global Cabernet Sauvignon discussion on climate change and a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars session marking 50 years after the Judgment of Paris, with a rare tasting of six wines including the 1973 vintage.
Frequently asked questions
What is being poured at the event?
The tasting features more than 200 wineries and 400 top-rated wines from Europe, South America, and the U.S., including wines connected to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Tuscany, Piedmont, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Champagne houses, and American wineries.
What is the format of the grand tasting?
The grand tasting is a three-hour walk-around tasting with a live DJ, and the event describes tasting wines together with owners and winemakers.
Who is listed as part of the event?
James Suckling, Marie Suckling, and part of the JamesSuckling.com team are listed among the people to meet at the San Francisco event.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at Fort Mason Center, Gateway Pavilion, at 2 Marina Blvd in San Francisco.
Are there masterclasses on the program?
Yes. The program lists seated James Suckling masterclasses, including a Global Cabernet Sauvignon discussion on climate change and a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars session marking 50 years after the Judgment of Paris.
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