On Sunday I experienced the 2nd Annual Great Taste of Europa Wine & Food Festival at Europa Village in Temecula Wine Country.
This was my first time attending and the 2nd time this particular event has been held, but the organizers have clearly done many successful events like this in the past. This was the most well organized event I may have ever attended in Temecula Wine Country!
We arrived early and immediately noticed that this event would be well attended. Even though the line was very long, it moved very quickly as they processed tickets and got everyone in very quickly. We quickly got our badge and wine tasting glass and got started on our journey of wine, spirts, food, and music.
We traveled to places like Italy, France and Spain, tasting amazing wines, champagnes (only from France of course), spirits and more while listening to music from those regions as well. The food from each region not only represented each culture, but was delicious and freshly made in some cases as we watched.
This festival is 5 hours long, and you need all 5 hours if you want to truly experience all of it.
So many tastes, sounds, and such a wonderful friendly atmosphere. We found old friends and met many new ones. Every single person we met marveled at the quantity and quality of the food, drinks and atmosphere.
This one of a small handful of events that I would recommend putting on your calendar every year as you will look forward to this impeccable and worthy experience of your time.
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