WINE OVER LA
Tuanni's Homecoming | July 10 – 12, 2026
Tuanni's Return: Wine over la 2026
After years of traversing the vineyards of the Western Cape and championing the soul of South African viticulture, Tuanni is coming home. Wine Over LA: Tuanni’s Homecoming is more than just a wine tasting—it’s a curated weekend of luxury, legacy, and liquid storytelling. Join us for an unforgettable three-day journey through the flavors, sounds, and connections that bridge Los Angeles culture with global wine excellence.
What to Expect:
VIP Access to All three events LAND, TRAIN & SEA with surprise gifts each day. We’re pulling out all the stops for this homecoming. From the rhythmic rails of our signature Santa Barbara wine crawl to a golden-hour yacht celebration on the Pacific, every moment is designed to celebrate the community that raised us and the "Sips with Soul" that define us now.
Investment Options
Land • Train • Sea
The Founder’s Circle (VIP All-Inclusive)
The Ultimate Homecoming Experience. Land, Train & Sea:
This is the complete, unfiltered homecoming journey. As a Founder, you have VIP access to all three chapters—Land, Train, and Sea—from the first pour to the final sunset. Secure a seat at my table for the full three-day legacy.
- LAND: Friday Blending Lab (750ml / 25.4 fl oz Custom Bottle gift) & Winemaker’s 3-Course Dinner.
- TRAIN: Saturday Private Amtrak Lounge, 3-World Sparkling Tasting, & Funk Zone Soulful Takeover.
- SEA: Sunday Sunset Yacht Grand Finale, 13 Wine Brands, Live Jazz, & Cigar Lounge.
- VIP PERKS: Exclusive curated surprise gifts waiting for you each day of the weekend. Priority boarding. A copy of Tuanni’s book “I Like My Wine Like I my Men” a No Nonsense Guide to Wine Tasting.
Investment $750.00
BOOK NOWThe Dual Pass: TRAIN & SEA ONLY
The ultimate coastal pairing for Saturday & Sunday:
- SATURDAY (Train): Private Amtrak Car, dedicated to bubbles and beauty. Depart from San Diego or Downtown LA. On board Sparkling Wine Tasting; California vs. South Africa vs. France, a continental breakfast and "Sip & Spill" Trivia. In Santa Barbara, a Soulful Takeover of the Funk Zone. Lunch and wines. Four hours to wander.
- SUNDAY (Sea): A four-hour sunset cruise. A floating lifestyle experience. Your journey includes Sparkling Wine Welcome Toast live jazz, 5 boutique lifestyle vendors, tasting 13 premier wine brands. Open-air top deck. Cigar Lounge and South African Brandy Tasting.
- EXPERIENCE: Dancing and DJ plays old school RNB lite bites, artisan cheeses, and charcuterie. A souvenir wine glass.
Investment $500.00
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The Land: Winemaker’s Dinner & Interactive Blending Lab
Two Winemakers. Three Courses. Ten Pours. Your Signature Bottle.
Three, two, one—let’s GO! Our Wine Over LA homecoming starts where everything great is born: The Land.
Before we take to the tracks and the tides, we gather to celebrate the earth, the vine, and the community. The evening opens with our Interactive Blending Lab, a social hour where you become the winemaker for a day. Under the real-time guidance of our featured winemakers, you will compose a personal blend that reflects your own palate. As a signature token of our first night together, your custom-blended bottle (750 ml / 25.4 fl oz) is our gift for you to take home.
For the table, a curated three-course dinner of South African-inspired recipes. You’ll dine alongside the winemakers, hearing the unfiltered stories behind the labels while enjoying exceptional pours. Come for the connection, stay for the soul, and leave with a bottle that tells your story.
Let’s toast to the land that brings us all together!
Investment $225.00
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The Train | Bubbles & Rails: A Soulful Takeover of Santa Barbara
Private Car. Comparative Tasting. The Funk Zone.
Three, two, one—all aboard! For Day Two of Wine Over LA, we leave the traffic behind for the rhythm of the rails. We’ve secured a Private Amtrak Car, transforming your commute into an exclusive, moving lounge dedicated to bubbles and beauty.
Your journey begins with a departure from San Diego or Downtown LA. Once on board our private car, the celebration starts immediately with a Sparkling Wine Comparative Tasting. We’ll explore the nuances of the vine across three worlds: California vs. South Africa vs. France. While you sip, enjoy a continental breakfast and engage in a lively round of "Sip & Spill" Zuri Wine Trivia for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
Upon arrival in Santa Barbara, we’re staging a Soulful Takeover of the Funk Zone. We’ll gather for a relaxed lunch and a curated flight of 3–4 local wines. With four hours in the "American Riviera," you’ll have the freedom to wander. Use your "Tuanni’s Favorites" map to discover the hidden gems tasting rooms that define this coastal escape before we head back at 6:00 PM.
Investment $300.00
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The Sea | The Grand Finale: A Sunset Yacht Experience
13 Brands. 2 Decks. 1 Soulful Homecoming.
Three, two, one—set sail! We conclude Wine Over LA homecoming weekend with an afternoon of pure coastal elegance and high-energy celebration. Join us for a four-hour sunset journey across the waters of Marina Del Rey, where the breeze is cool, the music is live, and the spirit is soulful.
This isn't just a boat ride; it’s a floating lifestyle experience. Your journey begins the moment you step on board with a Sparkling Wine Welcome Toast and the smooth sounds of live jazz. Explore our curated marketplace featuring 5 boutique lifestyle vendors before heading to the main deck to discover 13 premier wine brands—a hand-selected collection from South Africa and leading BIPOC producers.
For a change of pace, head to our open-air top deck. Here, you’ll find our Cigar Lounge and South African Brandy Tasting. As we chase the golden hour, dance under the blue skies while our resident DJ plays old school RNB and indulge in a curated selection of lite bites, artisan cheeses, and charcuterie. Every guest will walk away with a souvenir wine glass to commemorate the moment we soulfully sipped across the land, the train, and the sea.
Investment $250.00
BOOK NOWLet’s Make History Together
This homecoming is a celebration of the community that raised us. I want you at my table.
Land • Train • Sea | Los Angeles 2026
