PURCHASE TICKETS

Join the Rhone Rangers for an all new, two-day, multi-location event in 2026 featuring the largest gathering of domestic Rhone producers in the USA!

Friday, March 20, 2026

"Legacies &  Legends: The Rhone Rangers OGs"
5:00-6:30pm - The Tablas Ballroom, The AVA Hotel, downtown Paso Robles 
Kick-off the Rhone Rangers event weekend with special guest moderator Patrick Comiskey, wine journalist/author of American Rhône - How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink  and an exciting panel of legends in the American Rhone wine movement, including: Frederic Cline  (Cline Family Cellars), Bill Easton (Terre Rouge/Easton Wines) Randall Grahm (Popelouchum/The Language of Yes/Bonny Doon Vineyard), and Adam Tolmach (The Ojai Vineyard). The evening will also honor this year's Rhone Rangers Lifetime Achievement Honoreee, John Buechsenstein. The event will include a tasting of Rhone wines from each producer, and light bites of cheese and charcuterie.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles
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!

"Choose Your Rhône Adventure" (9:30am - 12:00pm) 
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 coffee, with "Orientation" at 10:15am. The Adventure begins at 10:30am-12:00pm.

Workshops include:

Bubbles & Banter, uncovering 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 from both 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 prepared by Chef Jeffery C. Scott, complete with special releases and library wines.  Click here to view menu.

Grand Tasting
1:00-4:00pm VIP Admission
1:30-4:00pm General Admission
Join the national membership of the Rhone Rangers for an afternoon tasting of RHONE wines! Experience wines from throughout California, Arizona, Oregon, and Texas! 

Wineries include:
Acquiesce Winery · Adelaida Vineyards & Winery · Alta Colina · Andrew Murray · Becker Vineyards · Bianchi Winery · Bonny Doon Vineyard · Caliza · Center of Effort · Clementine Carter · Cline Family Cellars · Concur Wines · Copia Vineyards · Creekcut Winery · Deauratus · Decemil Estate Wines · DENO · Donati Wine &  Spirits · Eberle Winery · Epoch Estate Wines · Foxen Vineyard & Winery · Hawks Hill Ranch Winery · Hedges Family Estate · Holly's Hill Vineyards · Hope Family Wines · IIWII Wines · J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines · Jaffurs Wine Cellars · Justin Vineyards & Winery · Kaleidos · Kiler Canyon Vineyard · Kobler Estate · Kukkula · Lasseter Family Winery · Lava Cap Winery · Le Vigne Winery · Lewis Wines · Lindquist Family Wines · Long Walk Vineyard · Lost Draw Wines · Lyons Vineyard · Malibu  Wine Company · Mid·Point · Nenow Family Wines · Ojai Mountain · The Ojai Vineyard · PasoSecco · Peachy Canyon Winery · Peake Ranch · Pedernales Cellars · Popelouchum Estate · Rancho Sisquoc · Riboli Family Wines · Rideau Vineyard · Ridge Vineyards · Robert Hall Winery · Rune · Serial Wines ·SITE Wines · Sleight of Hand Cellars · Songs Wines · Starfield Vineyards · Staysail Cellars · Steinbeck Vineyards · Summerwood Winery & Inn · Sycamore Ranch Winery · Tablas Creek Vineyard · Tatum Cellars · Tercero Wines · Terranean Wines · Terre Rouge & Easton Wines · Thacher Winery & Vineyard · Troon Vineyard · Ultima Tulie Wines · VGS Chateau Potelle · Vigo Cellars · William Chris Vineyards · Zaca Mesa Winery  

Silent Auction
Support the Rhone Rangers educational endeavors and scholarship program by bidding on a selection of lifestyle and wines donated by our member wineries. 

PURCHASE TICKETS

All-Access Weekend Pass (Friday OG's, "Rhône Adventure", Vintners' Luncheon, Grand Tasting, and Silent Auction), $215pp + tax/fees

Saturday Only Day Pass ("Rhône Adventure" workshops, Vintners' Luncheon, Grand Tasting, and Silent Auction), $155pp + tax/fees

À LA CARTE
Friday OG's - $75pp + tax/fees
Workshops/Luncheon (no tasting) - $95pp + tax/fees
Grand Tasting and Silent Auction Only - $65pp + tax/fees

HOTEL PARTNERS

The Rhone Rangers are pleased to partner with the following hotels for lodging during the Rhone Rangers Experience weekend:

The AVA Hotel, Paso Robles - located in downtown Paso Robles, the AVA Hotel is a Hilton property recently opening in late-August 2025. Click here to reserve online. King Balcony at $387.20 or Queen Balcony at $403.20 plus an additional daily Destination Charge. Daily $10 Food & Beverage credit plus available bike rental and picnic basket rental. The AVA Hotel will be the site of our Friday early-evening event.

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. The Holiday Inn Express offers the convenience of being located across the street from the Saturday venue (Paso Robles Event Center).

Oxford Suites, Paso Robles - Reserve by calling the hotel at (805) 237-0305 and ask for the 2026 Rhone Rangers Experience group block rate. Reserve by 02/20/26 for this special rate.  King Suite at $190 and Two Queen Suite at $200.

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.  Airport shuttle may also be reserved in advance.