Central Coast California Wine Tasting Events Calendar Special Winemaker Dinners Gayot

April 29–May 1
The Paso Robles Event Center will be this year's home of the famed San Luis Obispo Hospice du Rhône! Beginning on Thursday, April 29, the world's largest festival of Rhône wines will gather both enthusiasts and producers of 22 different Rhône varieties. Thursday's highly-anticipated "Rhône n' Bowl will be followed by Friday's seminars, Rosé-inspired lunch and Rhône Rendezvous. The latter features an exploration of sense and taste topped off with food pairings and meet-and-greets with various winemakers. Friday evening's Sommelier Soirée features Rhône-inspired cuisine by Sonoma's own John Toulze of the girl & the fig. Tickets for the celebration range from $100 to $795 depending upon events selected. Further event schedules and admission tickets are available at www.hospicedurhone.org. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446, 805-238-3565.

Saturdays
On Saturday afternoons enjoy Tolosa Winery's special tasting flights, where visitors to the Heritage Room can taste Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Syrahs paired with four gourmet cheeses from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 for Wine Club members; $20 all others. Reservations suggested. For more information, call 805-782-0500 or visit www.tolosawinery.com. Tolosa Winery, 4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, 805-782-0500.

Central Coast, CA Wine Tastings & Events