GRAND TASTING TOUR: MID-PENINSULA - APRIL 21 - 23 - California

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Winemakers of Paso Robles Converge on the Mid-Peninsula
Paso Robles Wine Country, one of the nation’s premier wine producing regions, hits the road for its 2010 National Grand Tasting Tour with a first ever visit to the Mid-Peninsula areas of Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Redwood City.  More than 30 winemakers from Paso Robles will converge on Sacramento in a number of scheduled tasting events and you are invited to take advantage of any one of these opportunities to meet the winemakers and taste the distinct and different wines of Paso Robles Wine Country.
TRADE AND MEDIA TASTING
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
QUADRUS CONFERENCE CENTER
2400 SAND HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK
www.quadrusconference.com
This event is complimentary and open to qualified trade and media only.  RSVP capabilities coming soon. For questions, please call Christopher Taranto at the Alliance office - 805.239.8463.
SEMINAR - 1 – 2 P.M.
Professional, seated seminar that will provide a cross-section of Paso Robles wines.  Moderator and theme to be determined.  Check back soon for updates.
WALK AROUND TRADE TASTING - 2 – 5 P.M.
Representatives from over 30 Paso Robles wineries showcase a sample of their portfolios. Come reacquaint yourself and meet the many new brands coming out of Paso Robles Wine Country.
PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY GRAND TASTING
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
QUADRUS CONFERENCE CENTER
2400 SAN HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK
www.quadrusconference.com
GRAND TASTING - 6 – 8 p.m.
Over 30 winery and hospitality representatives from Paso Robles will feature more than 150 wines at this unique venue overlooking Menlo Park.  Wineries will showcase a sample of their portfolio that best exemplifies the over 40 varietals (and blends thereof) from Paso Robles Wine Country.  Appetizers to be provided by the Quadrus Catering.  Admission is $45 per person in advance, $55 at the door (Cash Only).  Tickets will become available soon.  Call 800.549.WINE (9463) with any questions ahead of the ticket purchase option link.
(Event attendance is limited, advance purchase highly recommended)
 
WINEMAKER DINNERS
Join us for a unique winemaker dinner where we pair up to five Paso Robles wineries at each dinner with some of Palo Alto's marquee restaurants.  Meet the winemaker and experience how the creative culinary talent of Palo Alto pairs with the premium wines of Paso Robles.  Restaurants are currently being confirmed.  Check back soon for updates.