Wine Speak Paso Robles” today announced details on two uniquely intimate consumer tasting events happening in the Paso Robles wine country—a “BYOB” casual tasting affair on January 9 and the “Taste of Paso Robles” grand tasting on January 10 featuring 25 leading local wineries.

“We are excited to offer these public events so that wine lovers from near and far can join the fun and meet some of the luminaries in our industry—all while enjoying amazing wines and food,” said Wine Speak co-founder Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins.

Wine Speak Paso Robles is an inaugural trade experience for master sommeliers, wine industry leaders and hospitality professionals—many of whom will participate in these consumer tastings.

WINE SPEAK’S CONSUMER EVENTS
“Taste of Paso Robles” Grand Tasting on January 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. @ Atascadero Lake Pavilion / $85pp

Join a “who’s who” of 25 Paso Robles wineries for this exclusive tasting event. Local chefs will present wine-friendly small plates and winemakers will showcase some of their finest reserve and library bottlings. Availability is limited. Tickets at www.WineSpeakPaso.com.

Participating wineries include Adelaida Cellars, Ancient Peaks Winery, Booker Vineyard, Clesi Wines, Clos Solène Winery, Daou Vineyards & Winery, Denner Vineyards, Halter Ranch Vineyards, Hearst Ranch Winery, L’Aventure, Linne Calodo, Onx Wines, Tablas Creek Vineyard, TH Estate Wines, Treana Winery, Saxum Vineyards and Villa Creek Cellars.

Small plates will be provided by local culinary leaders, including The Range and Rosalina’s (Spanish bites), 15c (gourmet cheese bar), Mersea’s (raw oyster bar), El Compadre (el pastor tacos) and Just Baked (dessert bar).

Don’t miss this truly unique networking opportunity to hang out, eat great food, taste coveted wines and meet the winemakers.

“BYOB” Casual Kickoff Night on January 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. @ Historic Carlton Hotel Restaurant / $75pp

Bring your own inspired bottle in a spirit of sharing and camaraderie—and taste what fellow wine lovers, local winemakers and Wine Speak luminaries would like to share with you.

Small plates will be provided by local culinary leaders, including The Range, Rosalina’s, Thomas Hill Organics, Just Baked and Catering by Chef Charlie. Limited availability. Tickets at www.WineSpeakPaso.com.

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ABOUT WINE SPEAK PASO ROBLES

Wine Speak Paso Robles” is a premier trade-focused event for master sommeliers, wine industry leaders and hospitality professionals. It takes place in the Paso Robles wine country on January 9-11.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.WineSpeakPaso.com.

Wine Speak Paso Robles features winemaker seminars, hospitality development seminars, technical winery tours and private tastings. Highlights include seminars on New World Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah; a Paso Robles blind tasting led by master sommeliers; and “The Philosophy of Aloha” hospitality seminar led by two senior executives from Hawaiian Airlines.

Featured master sommeliers will include Fred Dame, vice president of prestige accounts at American Wine & Spirits and chairman of the board of GuildSomm; Nunzio Alioto, former chairman of the Court of Master Sommeliers; and Greg Harrington, founder and winemaker at Gramercy Cellars. Featured winemakers will represent numerous regions, including Walla Walla, Napa Valley, West Sonoma Coast, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Paso Robles and Victoria, Australia.