Join the national membership of the Rhone Rangers in Paso Robles, CA for the 17th annual "Rhone Rangers Experience" celebrating Rhone wines from throughout the USA. This fun-filled and information-rich day will be held at the Paso Robles Event Center.
All-Access Pass
Includes: Welcoming Coffee Bar, "Rhone Essentials Seminar, Vintners' Luncheon with Luncheon Auction PLUS Early Access to the Grand Tasting General Silent Auction.
$195 per person + tax/fees
Grand Tasting / Silent Auction Pass
Taste from a selection of 250+ wines from Rhone Rangers members from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Ojai, Temecula, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma, El Dorado, Lodi, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia! During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by Rhone Rangers member wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers educational mission and scholarship program.
$85 per person + tax/fees
The Details:
Welcoming Coffee Bar (9:30-10:30am)
Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary cup of artisan coffee as you preview the silent auction lots.
"Rhone Essentials" Seminar (10:30am-12:00pm)
Taste a top example of each of the principal categories of Rhone Rangers wines as you hear from winemakers and principals who have chosen the Rhone Ranger route in America. The Rhone Rangers are very pleased to announce that the guest moderator for the 2025 seminar will be Samantha Cole-Johnson, US Editor for JancisRobinson.com.
Seminar Panelists: **To Be Announced**
Categories include:
Sparkling, Viognier, Obscure White Rhone, White-Rhone Blend, Rosé, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Obscure Red Rhone, and Red-Rhone Blend.
Vintners' Luncheon (12:00pm-1:00pm)
All-Access Pass Holders will be joined by Rhone Rangers principals and winemakers for a gourmet lunch, catered by Chef Jeffery Scott. Throughout lunch, members' Rhone wines will be passing freely around the tables, while attendees enjoy an extended opportunity to interact with the producers. A special silent auction, featuring 10 lots from the seminar panelists, will also be a highlight of the luncheon.
Early-Access to Grand Tasting & Silent Auction (1:00-1:30pm)
All-Access Pass Holders will enjoy early access to the Grand Tasting of Rhone wines and access to early bidding on the Silent Auction lots donated by our national membership.
General Admission (1:30-4:00pm)
Taste 250+ wines from Rhone Rangers members from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Ojai, Temecula, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma, El Dorado, Lodi, Oregon, Texas and Virginia! During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by Rhone Rangers member wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers educational mission and scholarship fundraiser.
GRAND TASTING WINERY LINE-UP **To Be Announced**
Oxford Suites, Paso Robles - Reserve online by using promo code RHONERANGERS25 or call the hotel at (805) 237-0305 and ask for the Rhone Rangers group block rate. King Suites at $189 and Two Queen Suites at $195.
The hotel offers the Oxford Suites' signature complimentary amenities including wireless internet, parking, EV car charging, a complimentary evening reception that includes drinks and light appetizers, and a complimentary made-to-order breakfast. The Oxford Suites also offers a complimentary shuttle for all guests to the Paso Robles Event Center.
Courtyard by Marriott, Paso Robles - Contact the hotel direct (805) 239-5512, and ask for the Rhone Rangers rate of $225/night + tax/fees. (One King or Two Queen rooms)
Holiday Inn Express, Paso Robles - Reserve online by clicking here or contact the hotel direct (805) 238-6500, and ask for the Rhone Rangers rate, which will be 20% off the available rate at time of booking. Two night minimum stay required.
The Paso Robles Inn - Enjoy a weekend stay at the newly renovated inn in the center of Paso Robles. Reserve by calling the hotel direct (805) 238-2660, and ask for the Rhone Rangers rate of $319/night + tax/fees. (One King or Two Queen rooms) Two night minimum stay required. Reserve prior to February 7, 2025 to receive this exclusive price. Self-parking is an additional $15/night.