Wine Events
With over 200 wineries in SLO County, there are special wine or winery-themed events almost every day. These range from major events like the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival to everyday wine tasting events at wineries all across the county. California wine country vacations are very much on target in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo wine country.
The following lists all the special wine events happening in the Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande wine regions during just the next 30 days. Feel free to modify the dates to see all the fun things that will be happening during your planned visit.
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Featured Events
22nd Annual "Roll out the Barrels" Wine Weekend
Date(s):
Jun.
21st
–
24th,
2012
Recurring daily
The 22nd annual "Roll Out The Barrels Weekend" hosted by the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association begins Thursday, June 21st and runs through Sunday, June 24th.
Thursday June 21st, 5:30 - 7:30 Barrels In the Plaza
In San Luis Obispo's historic downtown Mission Plaza, SLO Vintners will feature "grown here, made here with Perfect Pairings!" from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Wineries will partner with local chefs side-by-side offering a blissful sampling of specialty cuisine with an array of fine wines. This will be the ultimate way to celebrate SLO's culinary experience right in the heart of San Luis Obispo. Guests will groove to live music from local Rock, Reggae and Blues band, "Soul Sauce". Tickets are $30 each.
Friday June 22nd Winemaker Dinners & Social Events with participating San Luis Obispo Wineries
Enjoy an evening with the winemakers and principals of the SLO Vintners for delicious dining experience, and hear from the people who shaped the region. More details on these dinners can be found at slowine.com.
Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th 11:00 - 4:00 Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend
The annual two day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), will allow visitors enjoy San Luis Obispo Wine Country and visit up to 30 member wineries. Passport holders will experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, entertainment and special discounts.
For more information visit their website at www.slowine.com. Tickets are available now.
Times: Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Wineries of San Luis Obispo & Arroyo Grande
Event City: San Luis Obispo & Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.541.5868
Sponsor: KCOY, SLO Symphony
Low Admission: $30
High Admission: $85
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Pinot & Paella Festival
Date(s):
Jun.
3rd,
2012
Enjoy an afternoon in the park sipping Paso Robles Pinot Noir and sampling creative interpretations of Paella, the national dish of Spain. It is simply an amazing match of food,wine and fun and what you've come to expect the Pinot Noir Producers of Paso Robles. Live Music. ** 12 Paso Pinot Noir Producers + 16 Chefs = 1 Great Time ! Charity Fundraiser. Date tentative - check website for updates.
Times: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Templeton Community Park
Event City: Templeton
Phone: 805.239.2565
High Admission: $65
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Special Events
A Gouda Party
Date(s):
Jun.
18th
–
Jun.
20th,
2011
Recurring on the 3rd Saturday of June
Every spring the Beemster cows rush through the barn doors & excitedly graze on the fresh spring pastures. The cows run & jump with excitement after being released to these untouched pastures. It is only the first milkings from these fresh pastures that are used to make the coveted Beemster Graskaas. This rare cheese, known for being the creamiest of the year, is aged for one month. The flavors are uniquely deep yet the texture remains rich & creamy. Taste Graskaas & compare it to other Goudas!
Times: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Le Vigne Winery
Address: 5115 Buena Vista Dr.
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.227.4000
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: $10
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Art of Blending Wine
Date(s):
May.
26th,
2012
Sharpen your palate and learn why blending is an important process of making great wines. Discover how to evaluate base wines for aromatics, flavor, texture and aging characteristics then create several unique blends. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase and custom label your premium Paso Robles blend.
Times: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: First Crush Wine Workshop
Address: 2995 Pleasant Road
Event City: San Miguel
Phone: 805.434.2772
High Admission: $60
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Art of Blending Wine
Date(s):
Jun.
16th,
2012
Sharpen your palate and learn why blending is an important process of making great wines. Discover how to evaluate base wines for aromatics, flavor, texture and aging characteristics then create several unique blends. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase and custom label your premium Paso Robles blend.
Times: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: First Crush Wine Workshop
Address: 2995 Pleasant Road
Event City: San Miguel
Phone: 805.434.2772
High Admission: $60
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Celebrate Dad's Day at Eberle Winery with Bocce Ball and Pizza
Date(s):
Jun.
17th,
2012
Show Dad you care by celebrating Father's Day at Eberle Winery! Featuring a gourmet lunch that includes wood-fired pizzas, wine, and plenty of bocce ball fun, Dad will enjoy the gorgeous vineyard views while relaxing on our deck or playing around with the gang. Adults $35 (includes wine), children 6-12 $15, children under five are free! www.eberlewinery.com or 805-238-9607.
Times: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Eberle Winery
Address: 3810 Highway 46 East
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.238.9607
Parking: Available Onsite
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: $35
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Food Truck Fridays at Tolosa
Date(s):
May.
18th
–
25th,
2012
Recurring weekly on Friday
Join Tolosa after hours on Fridays in May with wines on the patio and food provided by local mobile vendors, aka "food trucks." From 5-7:30 guests can enjoy live music on the patio, wine by the glass or bottle for purchase and each Friday we'll featuring a different local food truck. May 18th, 2012 5- 7:30pm: Music by Ray Fortune,& featured Food Truck: Haute Skillet! May 25th, 2012 5- 7:30pm: Music by Liv & Rob and featured Food Truck: Tio Alberto
Times: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Tolosa Winery
Address: 4910 Edna Road
Event City: San Luis Obispo
Phone: 805.782.0500
High Admission: Free
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Futures Party
Date(s):
Jun.
15th,
2012
We invite our 2010 Crushtomers (and our fans as well) to come out to our workshop to taste the wine they made! We will be bottling soon so make sure you get your hands on our best vintage yet before it's all gone! For more info call (805) 434-2772
Times: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: First Crush Wine Workshop
Address: 2995 Pleasant Road
Event City: San Miguel
Phone: 805.434.2772
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Paso Wine 101
Date(s):
Jun.
1st,
2012
Paso Robles is emerging as one of the premiere wine destinations in California. This seminar provides visitors (and locals) a wonderful introduction to Paso Robles wine country, its wines, and how to taste them. The presentations give guests an overview of how terrior influences wine taste and teaches how wine is made. Participants will also find out how to evaluate wines and taste several of the great wines that Paso Robles has to offer.
Times: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: First Crush Wine Workshop
Address: 2995 Pleasant Road
Event City: San Miguel
Phone: 805.434.2772
High Admission: $30
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Paso Wine 101
Date(s):
Jun.
7th,
2012
Paso Robles is emerging as one of the premiere wine destinations in California. This seminar provides visitors (and locals) a wonderful introduction to Paso Robles wine country, its wines, and how to taste them. The presentations give guests an overview of how terrior influences wine taste and teaches how wine is made. Participants will also find out how to evaluate wines and taste several of the great wines that Paso Robles has to offer.
Times: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: First Crush Wine Workshop
Address: 2995 Pleasant Road
Event City: San Miguel
Phone: 805.434.2772
High Admission: $30
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Saturday Live at Vina Robles
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every 2 weeks on Saturday
Every other Saturday: We invite you to come out and slow down from the week, sit back relax and enjoy live music by local artists; all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Complimentary, no RSVP required. Wine by the glass and wine tasting available. For more information about the artists, upcoming concerts and events, visit www.vinarobles.com. Saturday Live feat. Nataly Lola Sat May 5th, 2012
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Vina Robles Hospitality Center
Address: 3700 Mill Rd., off Hwy 46E
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.227.4812
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: Free
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Talley Vineyards Chardonnay Experience
Date(s):
Jun.
16th,
2012
Join us at Talley for our annual Chardonnay Experience, where it's all about the chardonnay grape. Enjoy a tour of our estate Rincon Vineyard, barrel tasting, and a tasting of past and present releases of our acclaimed Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay. Lunch included. $50 per person $40 wine club
Times: 10:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Talley Vineyards
Address: 3031 Lopez Drive
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.0446
Sponsor: Talley Vineyards
Parking: Free
Low Admission: $40
High Admission: $50
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Wine Rail Excursions
Date(s):
Through Dec.
9th,
2012
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Sunday
Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine Rail Excursions are offered the second Sunday of every month. Extra Excursions are added when needed and private Excursions are available for groups. The trips include a ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip in the opposite direction from the rail trip. The trips generally stop at one or two rail related wineries. Tickets for most trips are $49 for adults and $39 for children 15 and under. Excursions are limited to 24 friendly guests and generally sell out in advance.
Current list of Excursions:
Saturday, May 12th: National Train Day Family Excursion starts in Grover Beach and visits NTD events at the SLO Station
Saturday, May 12th: National Train Day Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO, visits NTD events and features railroad troubadour Don Lampson at D'Anbino Tasting Room
Sunday, May 13th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO and visits Pomar Junction Winery
Sunday, June 10th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in Paso Robles, visits D'Anbino Tasting Room and Pomar Junction Winery
Friday, June 22nd: Special Excursion to Pomar Junction's Train Wreck Friday Party! starts in SLO
Sunday, July 8th: Second Sunday Wine Rail Excursion starts in SLO and visits Pomar Junction Winery
New trips are added occasionally. You can receive a notice about these additions when they occur if you subscribe to our CCRRF Listserv.
Times: Various Times
Address: 1011 Railroad Avenue
Event City: San Luis Obispo County
Phone: 805.773.4173
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $39
High Admission: $49
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On-Going Events
Breakaway Paso Robles Wine Tour
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every 7 days
We’re passionate about wine and sharing it with others! Join us as we explore the well-known to hidden local favorite wineries of Paso Robles. Taste at four unique wineries, enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic lunch and meet new friends along the way, all served up with our signature “seriously fun wine education” and door-door service. Our Blended Group Wine Tour is an exceptional value for individuals, couples or small parties. Private charters available daily. Easy on-line booking. Est. 1995
Times: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Address: Door to Door service from your local lodging
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 800.799.7657
Sponsor: Breakaway Tours & Event Planning
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Breakaway San Luis Obispo Wine Tour
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every 7 days
We’re passionate about wine and sharing it with others! Join us as we explore the well-known to hidden local favorite wineries of San Luis Obispo. Taste at four unique wineries, enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic lunch and make new friends along the way; all served up with our signature “seriously fun wine education” and door-door service. Our Blended Group Wine Tour is an exceptional value for individuals, couples or small parties. Private charters available daily. Easy on-line booking. Est. 1995
Times: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Address: Door to Door service from your local lodging
Event City: San Luis Obispo & Edna Valley
Phone: 800.799.7657
Sponsor: Breakaway Tours & Event Planning
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Paso Robles "Hop On, Hop Off" Wine Touring
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring every week day
Paso Robles' only door to door "hop on, hop off" wine tasting tour service. Our mission is freedom & flexibility. You choose to "hop off" at any of the 60+ premiere Paso Robles wineries we service all day long. You're no longer stuck with a group of people and going only where the tour takes you. It's your day, so you choose!
Times: 10:30 am - 4:00/4:30 pm (Times approximate)
Location: Door to door & Paso Robles Wine Country
Event City: Paso Robles
Phone: 805.610.8267
High Admission: $59.95pp (addl pick up charge may apply)
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Tours & Tastings at Talley Vineyards
Date(s):
Ongoing
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Visit Talley Vineyards, home of Talley Vineyards, Bishop's Peak, and Mano Tinta wines. Tours of our facility are conducted Mondays through Thursdays and include our estate Rincon Vineyard, winery, barrel room, and our historic 1860's Rincon Adobe. Tours are offered by appointment only; please contact the guest services desk to schedule your visit!
Times: Thursday - Mondays by appointment
Location: Talley Vineyards
Address: 3031 Lopez Dr.
Event City: Arroyo Grande
Phone: 805.489.0446 x25
Parking: Free on Site
Low Admission: $10 (Brief tour, no tasting)
High Admission: $35 (1.5 hour tour + tasting)
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Upcoming Events
22nd Annual "Roll out the Barrels" Wine Weekend
Jun.
21st
– 24th,
2012
The 22nd annual "Roll Out The Barrels Weekend" h
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Annual Strawberry Festival
May.
26th
– 27th,
2012
Very popular festival. Downtown streets are blocked off with
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Concours d'Elegance Car Show
Jun.
2nd
– 3rd,
2012
Concours d'Elegance Dinner & Auction ~ Saturday, June 2,
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