Paso Robles Wine Country is home to a host of events throughout the year. In addition to the inspanidual winery events listed in the Wine Country Events link, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance hosts regional trade and consumer events around the country throughout the year. An introduction to the annual events follows; for more specific information about this year’s dates and details, click on the links at right. To receive information about upcoming Paso Robles Wine Country events in your area or ours, sign up for our mailing list.

HARVEST WINE TOUR
October 16 – 18, 2005
Harvest is the most colorful time of year in Paso Robles Wine Country, and the region invites you to experience the bounty of the harvest each October. Join the wineries as they celebrate the new vintage with a wide array of activities. Join in a traditional stomp, spend a special evening at a winemaker dinner or tour the open houses and special tastings throughout the area. This year more than 75 wineries are hosting activities… click the link above for more information.

PASO ROBLES GRAND TASTING TOUR
Dates and cities to be announced
This national marketing tour brings the wines and winemakers of Paso Robles to various markets for trade and consumer events throughout the first half of the year. Please check back in mid-November for 2006 tour information.

ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL
March 17 – 19, 2006
Each March the Zinfandel Festival envelopes Paso Robles Wine Country with enthusiasts and activities around this, Paso Robles’ heritage variety. The Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival is the second largest Zinfandel tasting in the state and includes a Grand Tasting featuring Paso Robles Zinfandel as well as live and silent auctions featuring big bottles, rare wines, lifestyle packages and art. Each year area winemakers create a master Zinfandel Blend, which is only available at the festival. The weekend also includes special events at area wineries throughout the region, including winemaker dinners, special tastings, seminars and more.

WINE FESTIVAL
May 19 – 21 2006
Each May the Paso Robles Wine Festival takes over the downtown City Park for one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in California. This event offers guests the opportunity to taste wine from more than 70 Paso Robles wineries, participate in the annual Wine Festival Golf Tournament and enjoy winery-hosted events throughout the area.

WINE UNIVERSITY
September 8 – 10, 2006
Paso Robles Wine University (PRWU) provides wine enthusiasts a unique opportunity to learn about the distinct characteristics of the Paso Robles Appellation from area winemakers and viticulturists. The first of its kind to be offered in California, the three-day program gives wine enthusiasts a hands-on, interactive experience exploring every aspect of wine producing from the vineyard to the glass.