PURCHASE TICKETS

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA
9:30am - 12:00pm

The Rhone Rangers are pleased to announce a new format for our Saturday event, including all new "Choose Your Rhône Adventure" workshops, Vintners' Luncheon, Grand Tasting, and Silent Auction!  Also new for 2026: Purchase an All-Access pass to enjoy the full weekend of events (Friday + Saturday) OR choose which events you would like to attend with the new à la carte option - your choice!

We are excited to announce a new twist on our educational segment. There will be mini workshops, each with a different theme, with the opportunity for each guest to attend five sessions of their choice, with eight to select from.  You'll join a cozy gathering of up to 20 wine lovers for a series of five 15-minute sessions, each including a tasting and lively roundtable chat. When the bell rings, you move to the next session! These intimate gatherings are a great chance for you to connect with the winemakers for a more personal, engaging experience! Check in at 9:30am and enjoy crafted coffee, with "Orientation" at 10:15am. The Adventure begins at 10:30am-12:00pm.

Workshops include:

Bubbles & Banter
Uncover secrets about your favorite sparkling wines!
Alta Colina (Dallas Parnigoni, Winemaker) - 2019 Lynn’s Cuvee, Adelaida District
PasoSecco (Chris Kern, Proprietor)  - Sparkling Cinsault Rosé

Battle of the Vessels: Concrete vs. Amphora
Caliza (Josh Harp, Winemaker) - 2022 Kän’krēt Grenache. Willow Creek District  
Troon Vineyard (Craig Camp) - 2024 Amphora Mourvèdre, Applegate Valley, Oregon  

Shining the Spotlight on the backup dancers in our favorite WHITE Rhone blends
IIWII (Phil LaMontagne, Winemaker/Partner) - 2024 Clairette Blanche, Willow Creek District
The Ojai Vineyard (Adam Tolmach, Winemaker/Proprietor) - 2024 Picpoul Blanc, Nolan Ranch, Santa Barbara County  

Shining the Spotlight on the backup dancers in our favorite RED Rhone blends
Becker Vineyards (Jon Leahy, Winemaker) - 2022 Counoise, Farmhouse Vineyards, Texas High Plains Thacher (Sherman Thacher, Winemaker/Proprietor) - 2023 Cinsault, Glenrose Vineyard, Paso Robles

Taste Like a Sommelier - learn how to blind taste like an expert!
Ojai Mountain (Erich Bradley, Winemaker) - 2021 Syrah, Ventura County
Starfield Vineyards (Robert Sinton, Winemaker) - 2023 Grenache, Starfield Estate, El Dorado

2006: Revisited
A thoughtful reflection on the 2006 vintage, now twenty years later.
Tablas Creek (Jason Haas, Partner/General Manager) - 2006 Esprit de Beaucastel (Mourvèdre 45%, Grenache 28%, Syrah 22%, Counoise 5%)
Ridge Vineyards (David Gates, Sr VP Vineyard Operations) - 2006 Petite Sirah, Dynamite Hill, York Creek Vineyard, Spring Mountain District
Qupe (Bob Lindquist, Winemaker/Founder) - 2006 Syrah, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate, Santa Maria Valley

Expressions of Syrah
Cool and Warm climate regions
Cline Family Cellars (Tom Gendall, Winemaker) - 2023 Syrah, J. Poppe Ranch, Los Carneros (cool climate)
J. Lohr Gesture (Brenden Wood, Winemaker) - 2023 Syrah, Adelaida District, Paso Robles (warm climate)

New Rhone Frontiers: Texas and Arizona
Pedernales Cellars (Julie Kuhlken, Co-Founder) - 2024 Aletheia Rosé (50% Mourvèdre, 50% Grenache), Desert Willows Vineyards, Texas High Plains
Rune (James Callahan, Winemaker/Founder) - 2023 Rune, Colibri Vineyard Mourvèdre

Vintners' Luncheon, 12:00 - 1:00pm Join the Rhone Rangers winemakers and proprietors for a casual wine country lunch, complete with special releases and library wines. See ticket options for Saturday Day Pass or All-Access Pass to enjoy the Luncheon.