The Central
Coast is a hot bed of wines made from the many varietals that are made into
wines from France's Rhone River Valley. Paso Robles boasts the largest chapter
of the Rhone Rangers organization with about four dozen members who will offer
a day long combination of education, dining and tasting on Sunday, February 16.
The site is Broken Earth winery on East Highway 46. Details are available on
line (pasorobles.rhonerangers.com).
A seminar on Rhone Essentials will start the day at 10:30,
tickets are $85 and include the education, lunch to follow and the main tasting
event. Tasting only tickets are also available for $35 and can be purchased on
line. The seminar/lunch is limited (200 tickets) and has consistently sold out
well in advance. The seminar will show nine major wine types with wine makers
from as many wineries presenting information on various varietal and blended
wines from seven or more of the grape types grown in the Paso Robles area.
Lunch is catered by well respected "Chef Jeff"
(Scott), a popular local vendor who does many winery dining events throughout
the year. Winemakers, owners and managers will participate in passing around a
variety of local Rhone style offerings to match with the food and dining with
the attendees.
The main tasting, featuring approximately 150 wines, begins
at 1:30 and is capped at 400 tickets, meaning 200 available after the seminar
participants are included. If you like Rhone wines, that should be your call to
immediate action! The tasting includes a silent auction and ends at 3:30. Rhone
Rangers is a non-profit and the sales support their scholarship fund.
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