Arts & Entertainment
Sun WineFest Coming to Mohegan Sun
Stonington, Mystic residents: The food, wine and drink festival takes place from Friday, Jan. 23, to Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Mohegan Sun.

The 12th annual Sun WineFest will feature beer, wine, specialty spirits and culinary creations.
“Wine and beer enthusiasts can select from over 1,000 brands or enjoy tastings of specialty sponsor spirits,” according to the Sun WineFest website. “Foodies can sample signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants. The Main Culinary Stage is the backdrop for two days of celebrity chef demonstrations along with fun-filled contests.”
Friday, Jan. 23
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BOURBON TASTING PRESENTED BY JIM BEAM
$90 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Taste a variety of fine bourbons along with delectable hors d’oeuvres and cigar sampling.
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Saturday, Jan. 24
SUN WINEFEST GRAND TASTING
SOLD OUT
$90 | Noon - 5 p.m.
ELITE CRU TASTING
Session I: $210, Noon - 2 p.m.
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Session II: $210, 3 - 5 p.m.
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Taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world, as well as meet the winemakers and principals behind them. Includes a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket.
CELEBRITY CHEF DINE AROUND
$200 | 8 - 11 p.m.
Watch celebrity chefs prepare signature dishes at live cooking stations while enjoying the pairing of premium wine or beer to complement each dish.
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Sunday, Jan. 25
SUN WINEFEST GRAND TASTING
$70 | Noon - 5 p.m.
Sample over 1,000 wines and beer; there are also limited tastings of specialty spirits from our sponsors. Enjoy demonstrations by celebrity chefs including:
Betty Fraser & Manouschka Guerrier: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Kevin Des Chenes: 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Georges Mokbel: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
William Kovel: 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Sandy Squillante: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Visit the Sun WineFest website for more information.
Photo Credit: Visit Connecticut
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