This coming weekend, the 20^th anniversary of Hospice du Rhone (all one word .com for details) runs April 26-28 and lists around 150 wineries and export companies pouring wine. The full weekend pass ($795) allows access to tastings, seminars and events on Friday & Saturday and includes three meals each day from selected wine country caterers and restaurants. A tasting event focused on large bottle formats will feature food from Tennessee’s famous Blackberry Farm. Thursday’s events are all about Chateauneuf du Pape, offered ala carte or as a package ($395) but have already sold out. Lunches, tastings/auction and the individual seminars are also offered separately from the package but are space available options. The main venue for the events is the Paso Robles Events Center which locals refer to as the Fair Grounds, on the north end of town between Spring St. & Hwy 101. Lodging is at your own option, with a couple of the best known hotels within walking distance and many choices within fifteen minutes drive time. There are also a number of small B&B operations, many at wineries, and rarely more than thirty minutes from the main venue. Check www.pasowine.com for places to stay.