THANK YOU!

2026 Forks & Corks Festival was a huge success!

The Forks & Corks Festival in Sarasota was an incredible success, bringing together an amazing community of food lovers, wineries, and talented local restaurants for an unforgettable celebration. We’re grateful to all of the participating chefs, vintners, sponsors, and attendees who helped make this year’s event so special. Your passion, support, and enthusiasm continue to elevate Sarasota’s vibrant culinary scene. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you again next year!

We Invite You To Eat Like a Local!

Launched in 2008, Forks & Corks was created by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals—a network of more than 70 independently owned restaurants spanning from Anna Maria Island to Venice. United by a passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality, our members represent the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast’s dining scene. Together, we invite you to Eat Like a Local and experience what makes our region truly flavorful.

Events sell out quickly each year—especially the Grand Tasting—so early purchasing is strongly encouraged.

2026 Participating Wineries

  • 24 Brix / California
  • Adelsheim Vineyard / Chehalem Mountains
  • Alban Vineyard / Edna Valley
  • Alexander Valley Vineyards / Alexander Valley
  • Almacerro / Napa Valley, CA
  • Anthonij Rupert Wines / Protea South Africa
  • Babylonstoren / South Africa
  • Ballentine / Napa Valley, CA
  • Beck Family Estates South Africa / Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • Bisol 1542 / Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG & Prosecco DOC
  • Björnson Vineyard / Eola-Amity Hills AVA
  • Bodega Catena Zapata / Agrelo, Argentina
  • Boich Family Cellar / Napa Valley, CA
  • Bravium Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • Castello /Banfi, Italy
  • Castello / Vicchiomaggio, Italy
  • Champagne Jacquart / Champagne, France
  • Champagne Taittinger / Champagne, France
  • Chappellet Vineyard / Napa Valley, CA
  • Château Branaire-Ducru / Saint-Julien
  • Chateau de Berne /Ultimate Provence / AOP
  • Château de La Dauphine / FRONSAC
  • Château la Dominique / Saint-Émilion
  • Château Malartic-Lagravière, Château Gazin-Rocquencourt, and Bodega DiamAndes / Pessac Leognan
  • Château Marquis de Terme / Margaux
  • Château Phélan Ségur / Saint-Estèphe
  • Château Pontet-Canet / Pauillac
  • Châteaux Pédesclaux, Lafon Rochet et Lilian Ladouys / Pauillac
  • Clos du Val / Napa Valley, CA
  • Crimson Wine Group / Napa Valley, CA
  • D’Agostini / Shenandoah Valley
  • Daou Vineyards / Paso Robles, CA
  • Diablo Paso / Paso Robles, CA
  • Domaine de Beaurenard / Côtes-du-Rhône, AOC
  • Domaine Geantet-Pansiot / Gevrey-Chambertin
  • Drink Washington Wine / Lodi, WA
  • Eden Rift Vineyards / Cienega Valley AVA,
  • Escudo Rojo – Baron Philippe de Rothschild / Santa Rita Hills, CA
  • Eternal Wines / Walla Walla 
  • Ethica Wines / Cordero Di Montezemolo/Pico Maccario/Mastroberardino/Borgogno
  • Famille Coulon / Rhone Valley
  • Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard / Sarasota, FL
  • Frank Family Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • Fulcrum Wines / Sonoma
  • Gizella / Tokaj, Hungary
  • González Byass / Spain
  • Gunzer / Villány, Hungary
  • Hamilton Russell Oregon / Willamette Valley, OR
  • J Dusi Wines / Paso Robles, CA
  • Jax Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • Jean-Marc Brocard / Chablis, France
  • Jeio / Veneto, IT
  • Keenan Winery / Napa Valley, CA
  • Keever Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • L’Ecole No 41 / Walla Walla Valley
  • La Fête Wine Co. / Côtes de Provence, France
  • Ledge Vineyards / Paso Robles, CA
  • Martinelli Winery / Sonoma Coast, CA
  • Michael Mondavi Family Wines / Napa Valley, CA
  • Moet & Chandon / France
  • Neyers Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe / Santa Rita Hills, CA
  • Outpost Wines / Howell Mountain, CA
  • Pacific Southern Wine Company / Napa Valley, CA
  • Palazzo Maffei
  • Piera / Italy
  • Piper Heidsieck / Champagne AOC
  • Platt Vineyard / West Sonoma Coast
  • Quady Winery / California
  • Quattro Theory / Napa Valley, CA
  • Red Thread Wines / Sonoma County, CA
  • RIISE / Paso Robles, CA
  • Rombauer Vineyards / Napa Valley, CA
  • Safriel House / South Africa
  • Scale Wine Group / California
  • Schweiger Vineyards / Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley
  • Sean Minor Wines / California
  • Selby Winery / Russian River Valley, CA
  • Shibumi Knoll Vineyards / Sonoma Coast & Russian River Valley, CA
  • Sinegal Estate / Napa Valley, CA
  • St Andrea Family Wine / Eger, Hungary
  • Stags’ Leap Winery / Stags Leap District, CA
  • Stoller Wine Group / Dundee Hills AVA
  • Stringer Cellars / Napa/Sonoma, CA
  • Susana Balbo / Argentina
  • Suzor Wines / Willamette Valley, OR
  • Symington Family Estates / Douro Valley, Portugal
  • Tackitt Family Vineyards / Paso Robles, CA
  • Terroir Selections / Russian River Sonoma
  • The Crane Assembly / Saint Helena, CA
  • The Prisoner Wine Company / Napa Valley, CA
  • Thompson 31Fifty Wines / Healdsburg, CA
  • Three Finger Winery / Lodi, CA
  • TOR Kenward Family Wines / Napa Valley, CA
  • Torii Mor / Dundee Hills, OR
  • Tres Sabores / Napa Valley, CA
  • Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits / Saint Helena, CA
  • Une Maison de Grands Crus – Mestrezat / Bordeaux
  • VHR – Vine Hill Ranch / Oakville, CA
  • Vintage Cowboy Winery / San Luis Obispo County
  • Walla Walla Vintners / Washington State
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards / Willamette Valley, OR
  • Winebow Imports / South America & Spain
  • Wölffer Estate Vineyard / The Hamptons, Long Island, NY
  • ZD Wines / Napa Valley, CA

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Festival Sponsors

Festival Partners

Media Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

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