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AWARD WINNING CHOCOLATE TASTINGS: Guided tastings led by maricel presilla: chocolate educator and founder of the international cacao institute

Discover the art of tasting chocolate with renowned cacao expert Maricel Presilla in these intimate, small-group sessions. Sample internationally awarded fine chocolates while learning professional tasting techniques, flavor recognition, and the stories behind the world’s most exceptional cacao. A must-experience for true chocolate lovers and curious connoisseurs alike.
Saturday: 11AM, 12:30PM.
Sunday: 11:30AM, 1PM.
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WINES & BISTRO BITES PAIRINGS WITH LESCOMBES FAMILY VINEYARDS & BISTRO

Indulge in an elevated tasting journey as Lescombes Family Vineyards presents a curated lineup of award-winning wines paired with chef-inspired bistro bites. From bold New Mexico flavors to decadent sweet finales, this limited-seat experience blends savory, sweet, and sophisticated sips into one unforgettable festival moment.

NOTE: the menu includes tastings of 5 wines paired with 5 sweet and savory bites that include dairy, meat, cheese, & gluten.
We are unable to provide any substitutes. 

Saturday: 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM.
Sunday 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30pm
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THE SWEET & SAVORY SISTERS invite you on a sipping journey of  Chocolate & What?!, a deliciously fun and informative edible lesson and immersive experience that delves into the curious and provocative world of chocolate and its surprising suitors. This unique Tasting & Talk highlights the enticing flavors, flair and folklore of the region from then to now. Chocolate Historian & Specialist SOPHIA REA, a former Chef to Celebrities,& Master Foodie MARA PAPATHEODOROU, a former Bon Appetit Magazine Editor  & Tastes & Traditions Expert will guide you sip to sip, story to story through the geographical terrain of Mexico to New Mexico. https://www.projetchocolat.com/about
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SIPPING SUPREME: CHOCOLATE & WHAT?!

SWEET & SAVORY SENSATIONS COLLIDE ALL IN THE NAME OF CHOCOLATE!
A REGIONAL TASTING & A TALK from MEXICO to NEW MEXICO
Saturday: 2:00PM
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