Asian Wine Association of America

RD Winery Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-21 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RD Winery, 3 Executive Way, Napa, 94558, United States
RD Winery Lunar New Year Celebration: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 4pm – 7pm

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with RD Winery! In Vietnamese, the celebration is called Tết, which means festival. Join the festivities at the winery for an RD-style Tết with wine, food, music, and performances among friends. We’re ushering in the year of the horse—symbolic of strength, freedom, and forward momentum. All ages are welcome. Tickets: $15 for Adults, $10 for Children 12 and under

Join us for this festive and joyful gathering! 🧧 🥟

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Iron Horse Vineyards Year of the Horse Celebration at Empress by Boon
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Empress by Boon, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
Iron Horse Vineyards x Empress by Boon Year of the Horse Celebration: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 12pm – 2pm

What better way to toast to the New Year than with the excitement of delicious sparkling wines? Welcome the Year of the Horse with AWAA Member Winery Iron Horse Vineyards at Empress by Boon in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown for a festive celebration with curated pairings of Iron Horse Vineyards’ acclaimed sparkling wines and the exquisite cuisine of Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon, led by AWAA President & Co-Founder Susan R Lin, Master of Wine, and Iron Horse Vineyards’ Partner/CEO Joy Sterling.
Join us for this festive and joyful gathering! 🥂 🧧 🥟
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The Great Gatsby Soiree: AWAA x Jonathan Club x The Bunny Social Club
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jonathan Club, 545 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, United States
The Great Gatsby Wine Soirée: Nov. 7, 2025, Los Angeles

Immerse yourself in the glamour of the Roaring Twenties while enjoying a five-course fine wine dinner at the prestigious Jonathan Club, in collaboration with The Bunny Social Club. Experience the exquisite wines of AWAA Members Duncan Peak Vineyards, Kazumi Wines, and Kale Wines! Meet the winery CEOs and learn the unique stories behind each bottle. Dress to impress in your finest Gatsby-inspired attire and prepare for a night to remember.

Featured AWAA Member Wineries and Owners/Founders:

Jane Jiang – Duncan Peak Vineyards
Michelle Sakazaki – Kazumi Wines
Kale Anderson – Kale Wines

Join us for a speakeasy prix-fixe dinner with the specially crafted wines of our AWAA members!

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Asian Pacific Fund Gala: Oct. 25 2025
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Conservatory at One Sansome, One Sansome St., San Francisco, California, 94104, United States
Asian Pacific Fund Gala: Sat, October 25, 2025

AWAA is pleased to partner with the Asian Pacific Fund to feature the wines of AWAA Member Vintners and Supporters at their annual fundraising Gala.

Join the Asian Pacific Fund Gala for an inspiring evening as we bring together philanthropic leaders, changemakers, and supporters across the Bay Area to uplift the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. Join our movement as we amplify our voices to drive positive change and create an inclusive, thriving society.

Featured AWAA Member Wineries:

David Clinton Wines
NORIA Wines
Iron Horse Vineyards

The Asian Pacific Fund is a 32-year-old community foundation focused on uplifting those most underserved in the AANHPI community in the Bay Area. They accomplish this by supporting over 90 local nonprofits that serve a majority of AANHPI individuals with various resources including trainings, grantmaking, and community partnerships.
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Plate by Plate SF Gala: Oct. 11, 2025
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, 94103, United States
Plate by Plate San Francisco Gala: Sat, October 11, 2025

AWAA is honored to support Plate by Plate San Francisco to feature AWAA Member Wineries at their annual benefit Gala.
Join Plate by Plate for an extraordinary evening at their annual tasting benefit, showcasing over 40 well-renowned local restaurants and beverage partners from across the Bay Area, including the delicious wines of AWAA member wineries. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, live music, and be inspired by impactful stories to foster meaningful growth and drive resilience within AAPI neighborhoods and small businesses — aligning with this year’s campaign theme of Community Development.

Featured AWAA Member Wineries:

LangeTwins Winery
Marchelle Wines
RD Winery
Adonna Wines

Your participation will also directly benefit Plate by Plate SF’s partner, ASIAN, Inc., an organization that empowers economic equity through affordable housing, business development and financial independence, serving Asian Americans and other socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
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De Young Museum: Art of Manga Donor & Member Reception: Sept. 25, 2025
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA, 94118, United States
De Young Museum: Art of Manga Donor & Member Reception Sept. 25, 2025

AWAA is proud to partner with the De Young Museum to feature AWAA Member Wineries at their special Donor & Members Reception for the highly anticipated exhibition, Art of Manga.

Featured AWAA Member Wineries:

Mikami Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards
LangeTwins Winery

Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition showcases the world of manga from the 1970s to today.
AWAA honors the cultural impact of Japan by showcasing Japanese owned and affiliated member vintners at the pre-opening reception.
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Fiesta Nikkei Dinner at La Mar Cocina Peruana: Sept. 19, 2025
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Mar Cocina Peruana, https://lamarcebicheria.com/san-francisco/, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States
Fiesta Nikkei Dinner Event at La Mar Cocina Peruana, Sept. 19, 2025

🇵🇪 🇯🇵 The Asian Wine Association of America is thrilled to showcase our member wines at Fiesta Nikkei – A Celebration of Peruvian & Japanese cuisine at La Mar Cocina Peruana SF!
This one-night-only experience brings together six renowned chefs—each cooking live at their own station—for an evening of unlimited bites, Nikkei artistry, and culinary creativity. Think toro + caviar shokupan, jidori chawan-mushi, spicy tuna tartare, octopus anticuchero, snow crab dumplings, and more. 🍣🔥
Alongside exclusive Pisco Sours, Japanese highballs, and specialty cocktails, guests will enjoy three beautiful wines from Sakura Winery, a Japanese American family-owned vineyard in Livermore Valley:
🍇 2024 Pinot Grigio
🍇 2022 Tempranillo
🍇 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Crafted in small lots, Sakura wines reflect both heritage and artistry—like the cherry blossom itself, a timeless symbol of fleeting beauty and joy. 🌸🍷
🎶 With music, performances, and surprises throughout the night, Fiesta Nikkei is more than dinner—it’s a celebration of culture, resilience, and connection.
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Chinatown Community Development Center 48th Annual Gala Sept. 19, 2025
2025-09-19 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Chinatown Community Development Center: “Courage to Welcome” 48th Annual Gala Sept. 19, 2025

AWAA is proud to partner with Chinatown CDC to feature AWAA Member Wineries at Courage to Welcome, their 48th Annual Gala!

Featured AWAA Member Wineries:

RD Winery
Ridge Vineyards
LangeTwins Winery

The historical arc of Chinatown is not simply a geographic neighborhood but a place repeatedly built, defended, and extended by generations of immigrants. For nearly five decades, the Chinatown CDC has been the steward of that courage, ensuring that Chinatown and beyond remain not only a home for many but also a gateway to the promise of a better life.
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Edge on the Square: SUPER FLEX 4th Contemporary Art Festival Sept. 13, 2025
2025-09-13 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chinatown, San Francisco, 800 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
Edge on the Square: SUPER FLEX 4th Contemporary Art Exhibit Sept. 13, 2025

AWAA is proud to partner with Edge on the Square to feature AWAA Member Wineries at SUPER FLEX, their 4th Contemporary Art Exhibit – free and open to the public!

Featured AWAA Member Wineries:

Purity Wine
Duncan Peak Vineyards
Ektimo Wines

This highly anticipated festival takes over four streets in Chinatown—Grant Avenue, Waverly Place, Ross Alley, and Wentworth Place—to flex for freedom, justice and joy. Join us to address the current erasure and division in America by exploring how alter egos and shadow selves are powerful, generative portals to reclaim power, subvert harmful narratives, and reimagine possibility.
Edge on the Square believes in the power of collaboration and community. Their diverse team of professionals, including skilled artists, knowledgeable historians, and fierce advocates, all come together to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can explore and celebrate different cultures and perspectives.
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Japan Society NY: Chiharu Shiota Opening Reception
2025-09-11 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Japan Society New York, 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Japan Society NY: Chiharu Shiota Exhibition Opening Reception Sept. 11, 2025

AWAA is proud to partner with Japan Society New York to feature two AWAA Member Wineries at an opening reception of their fall exhibition, Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries.

Featured AWAA Member Wineries and Wines:

J Fujita: 2021 Konomama Pinot Noir
Sakura Winery: 2024 Pinot Grigio

Curated by Dr. Michele Bambling, Japan Society Gallery Director, the exhibition features Diary (2025), a site-specific installation that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This profound meditation on memory, national identity, and the human cost of war is placed in conversation with a provocative selection of Shiota’s other multimedia works.
The reception follows the world premiere of KINKAKUJI (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion) at 7:00 PM, a theatrical production commissioned by Japan Society and featuring Shiota’s innovative stage design, presented to American audiences for the first time.
Don’t miss the chance to view internationally acclaimed artist Chiharu Shiota’s first solo museum exhibition in New York!
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Connecting with Asian American Wine Consumers - Webinar
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
Connecting with Asian American Wine Consumers – Webinar

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THIS WEBINAR IS FREE FOR AWAA MEMBERS – LOGIN FOR YOUR CODE
The Asian American Wine Association (AWAA) is proud to present a dynamic and insight-packed webinar, “Connecting with Asian American Wine Consumers,” on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT. This session will explore the fastest-growing and one of the most influential consumer segments in the U.S. beverage market.
Asian Americans represent a powerful demographic with increasing buying power and a growing interest in premium beverages, including wine. This webinar will uncover how wine marketers can better understand, reach, and resonate with this diverse community.

Key topics to be covered include:

Demographics and economic impact of Asian American consumers
Attitudes toward wine versus other beverage choices by occasion and social context
The wine purchase journey
Making wine more exciting to Asian Americans —preferred descriptors and messaging
The role of cultural influencers and where these consumers turn for advice
Tips to pair with Asian cuisine
The impact of non-alcoholic alternatives and cannabis on wine consumption
Health perceptions of wine and reactions to recent media coverage
How wine marketers can connect more effectively
What Asian-American consumers want to see more of

Featured Speakers:

Angela Shih, Cross-Cultural Marketing Strategist
Mike Lakusta, CEO of EthniFacts Market Research Firm
Introduced by Susan R Lin, MW, President of Asian Wine Association of America & International Wine Consultant, and moderated by Dr. Liz Thach, MW, President, Wine Market Council.

This is a must-attend event for wine marketers, brand managers, distributors, and anyone interested in expanding their understanding of the multicultural wine consumer landscape.

* The webinar will be recorded and available for AWAA members after the event.
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