Limited tickets still available for Hospice du Rhône events
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–Tickets are still available for Focus 22 Master Classes and are almost sold out for the opening tasting on April 27 and the closing tasting on April 28 as part of Hospice du Rhône, an exclusive weekend surrounding all things Rhône coming to Paso Robles.
Opening Tasting: Friday, April 27
Rhône wine producers from far and wide will be opening bottles from vintages past to commence this Rhône dominated weekend. Wine verticals will abound and dusty bottles pulled from cellars will prevail at the Opening Tasting. Large format bottles and age-worthy Rhône whites will also take the stage at this tasting. Come treat your palate to a world of Rhône wines from the 2012 vintage and older to explore the age-worthiness of wines crafted by all Rhône producing rock stars in attendance. Though each producer pours at both the Opening and Closing Tastings wineries have been asked to pour different wines at each event.
3 – 4 p.m. – Private hour for Media and Trade (passes must be purchased in advance)
4 – 7 p.m. – Access for all pass holders
Closing Tasting, April 28
With a weekend reserved for a comprehensive journey through Rhône wines, the Closing Tasting is the perfect way to, well, close the weekend. At this tasting you will enjoy delectable Rhône wines from the 2012 vintage and newer. Winemakers and importers will share their current release wines along with futures and barrel samples. Come sip for yourself to taste the future of the wines crafted by the Rhône producers in attendance as we close this Rhône-dominated weekend. Though each producer pours at both the Opening and Closing Tastings wineries have been asked to pour different wines at each event.
3 – 4 p.m. – Private hour for Media and Trade (passes must be purchased in advance)
4 – 7 p.m. – Access for all pass holders
Focus 22 educational masterclass series
Focus 22 is a new educational Rhône master class series launched by Hospice du Rhône to continue the exploration of the wonders of the international Rhône winegrowing regions. Each master class will highlight a specific topic from winemaking to wine growing and from food pairings to history lessons. Focus 22 will take a look at regions be it large, small, underestimated or even forgotten. Created for the Rhône intrigued in all of us Focus 22 is sure to be one pivotal ride through the twenty-two Rhône varieties. Join 2018 Series Host and Rhône wine expert Jeb Dunnuck for some serious fun exploring the twenty-two Rhône varieties.
Seating is limited to 40 people per Master Class. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Hospice du Rhône website and are not included with the weekend pass.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.
