Weekly Events
Tastings & Events August
Wine bar hours:
Thursdays 4:30 pm & 6:45 pm | Fridays 4:30 pm & 6:45 pm | Saturdays 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM & 6:45 pm
Join us at the Pacific Wine & Food Classic
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Newport Dunes Waterfront | Newport Beach
Spend an afternoon along the beautiful waterfront enjoying unlimited tastings from more than 35 of Southern California's top restaurants, 25+ outstanding wineries, premium spirits, craft cocktails, and unique culinary experiences. From the lively Bubble Garden and Tiki World to the Silent Disco on the beach, every corner of the festival is designed to celebrate great food, great wine, and great company.
As a valued Hi-Time member, we're pleased to offer you 25% OFF your tickets to this year's event.
Use promo code: HITIME25
Join the Environmental Nature Center and Hi-Time Wine Cellars for a fabulous afternoon of wine tasting, while helping to raise funds for environmental education in our community! Walk through the Center and stop at wine tasting stations along the trails to taste wines from several Wineries. Remember to wear trail appropriate shoes! Small bites will be provided. End your walk by the firepit where you can savor Kean Coffee and dessert. Our fabulous online auction from September 22 – 27 will feature a number of excellent items. To donate to our online silent auction, visit encenter.org/wine-walk-auction-donation. Questions? Please contact lori@encenter.org.
NEPTUNE SCHOOL OF WINE
Take your wine education to the next level with internationally recognized WSET certification courses.
Peter Neptune MS, DipWSET, CWE, FWS - Peter Neptune is one of only 172 individuals in North America to hold the wine industry's most prestigious title: Master Sommelier. He is a 30+ year veteran of the wine business, beginning as a sommelier in New York City, where he trained and worked for 10 years. Upon returning to his native California (he was born on 10 July 1956 at Newport Beach, CA), Peter entered into Wine Education full time, and has established a nationwide reputation as one of the premier wine educators in the USA.
In addition to his MS Diploma, Peter holds the title of Certified Wine Educator with the Society of Wine Educators (for which he was recognized with the Banfi Award for Excellence in 2003), holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London, and is an Associate of the Institute of Wines and Spirits. He also holds the credential French Wine Scholar, with Highest Honors.
Peter is one of the teaching Masters at the Court of Master Sommelier Intro and Advanced Courses, and is an examiner at the Certified, Advanced, and Master Sommelier Examinations.
In 2003 Peter began the first WSET school in Southern California. Currently, Neptune School of Wine administers the WSET Level 2 Intermediate, Level 3 Advanced, and Level 4 Diploma Certification programs, as well as the French Wine Scholar program and exam. To date he has taught over 500 students at the various levels.
Learn more about the Neptune School of Wine and their WSET certification courses.