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 77 Rhone Rangers members from Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, Ojai, Temecula, Monterey, Sonoma, El Dorado, Lodi, Arizona, Oregon, and Texas! 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:
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Welcoming Coffee Bar (9:30-10:30am)
Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary cup of artisan coffee from the baristas at Iron Wolf 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:
Sparkling
Acquiesce Winery
2022 Clairette Blanche Sparkling Wine, Mokelumne River, Lodi
Speaker: Christina Lopez
Viognier
J. Lohr
2023 J. Lohr Gesture Viognier, Adelaida District, Paso Robles
Speaker: Kristen Barnhisel
Obscure White Rhone
Doctor's Orders Natural Wine Company
2023 Clairette Blanche, Santa Barbara County
Speaker: Dominic O'Reilly
White-Rhone Blend
Quady North
2023 Pistoleta (36% Viognier, 29% Roussanne, 28% Marsanne, 4% Vermentino, 3% Grenache Blanc), Rogue Valley, Oregon
Speaker: Herb Quady
Rosé
Mid•Point
2023 February’s Bouquet, Templeton Gap District, Paso Robles
Speaker: Brett Curran
Obscure Red Rhone
Tablas Creek Vineyard
2022 Vaccarese, Adelaida District, Paso Robles
Speaker: Jason Haas
Grenache
Peake Ranch
2021 Grenache, Sta. Rita Hills
Speaker: Mike Anderson
Mourvèdre
CASS Winery
2020 Damas Noir, Paso Robles Geneseo District
Speaker: Sterling Kragten
Syrah
Language of Yes
2022 Syrah, Santa Maria Valley
Speaker: Randall Grahm
Red-Rhone Blend
Lasseter Family Vineyard
2021 Inattendu (52% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre), Sonoma Valley
Speaker: Danielle Langlois
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. View menu, here. Vegetarian option also available.
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 77 Rhone Rangers members from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Ojai, Temecula, Monterey, Sonoma, El Dorado, Lodi, Arizona, Oregon, and Texas! During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by Rhone Rangers member wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers educational mission and scholarship fundraiser. Included in your admission is delectable cheese and charcuterie from Alba Provisions.
Ab Astris Winery | Acquiesce Winery | Adelaida Vineyards & Winery | Alta Colina | Andrew Murray Vineyards | Becker Vineyards | Bianchi Winery | Bonny Doon Vineyard | Brecon Estate | Caelesta | Caliza Winery | CASS Winery | Center of Effort | Cline Family Cellars | Concur Wines | Copia Vineyards and Winery | Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden | Decemil Estate Wines | Denner Vineyards | DENO Wines | Derby Wine Estates | Doctor's Orders Natural Wine Company | Dusty Nabor Wines | Eberle Winery | Edio Vineyards at Delfino Farms | Element 79 Vineyards | Four Lanterns Winery | Foxen Vineyard & Winery | Hawks Hill Ranch Winery | Hope Family Wines | IIWII Wines | J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines | Jack Creek Cellars | Jaffurs Wine Cellars | Kaleidos | Ken Brown Wines | Kukkula | Lasseter Family Winery | Lava Cap Winery | Lewis Wines | Lindquist Family Wines | Long Walk Vineyard | Mid·Point | Mooney Family Wines | Morgan Winery | Nenow Family Wines | Ojai Mountain | PasoSecco | Peachy Canyon Winery | Peake Ranch Winery | Quady North | Rideau Vineyard | Ridge Vineyards | Robert Hall Winery | Rune Wines | SAMsARA Wine Co. | Serial Wines | Seven Oxen Estate Wines | Slouch Hat | Songs Wines | Starfield Vineyards | Staysail Cellars | Steinbeck Vineyards and Winery | Stilson Cellars | Stringer Cellars | Summerwood Winery & Inn | Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery | Tablas Creek Vineyard | Tatum Cellars | Tercero Wines | Thacher Winery and Vineyard | The Language of Yes | The Ojai Vineyard | Troon Vineyard | Ultima Tuile | Vigo Cellars | William Chris Wines | Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
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.
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. Reserve TODAY for this special 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.
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 TODAY to receive this exclusive price. Self-parking is an additional $15/night.