WINE FESTIVAL: PHOTOS
The 29th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival took place May 20 - 22, 2011 with three marquee events in Paso Robles' downtown city park. Friday kicked off the festivities with RESERVE - 57 wineries and nine chefs showcased their artistry at this early evening soiree. Saturday picked up the festivities with the Grand Tasting in the park where 77 of Paso Robles' top wineries featured over 300 wines. Artisanal food purveyors provided samples and guest Chef Mark Sullivan of Spruce in San Francisco showcased his culinary talents along with local Chef Shaun Behrens of Luna Red at the Demonstration Kitchen. The Winemakers Seminar featured six Paso winemakers expanding on the qualities of their wine moderated by a local sommelier team and paired with cheese from Vivant Fine Cheese. The Paso Robles Wine Festival culminated at the Wine Country Auction and Dinner which featured a team of chefs whose creations delighted the participants with their epicurean craft. Twenty-three wineries played host, providing a unique experience for all which raised over $100,000 for local charities.
Below is a collage of imagery from the 2011 Paso Robles Wine Festival. More pictures can be found on our Flickr page.
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Row 1 (L-R) - Seminar Glassware on the Ready; Cheers to the 2011 RESERVE tasting; FIJI Water sampled some amazing treats at Artisan Alley; SOLD! to the highest bidder with proceeds going to health, education and greater community service. Row 2 (L-R) - Decanted fun at the Wine Country Auction & Dinner; A moment to reflect on the wine and jot a few notes; A stellar chef team at the Wine Country Auction & Dinner; Samples of cheese from Vivant Fine Cheese was clearly a hit at the 29th Annual Wine Festival Grand Tasting. Row 3 (L-R) - Each Festival attendee received a commemorative glass by Riedel; thanks to Kerrygold Cheese for the tasty bites; 77 Wineries showcased their best at the Grand Tasting; new in 2011 was an iPhone app of all the wines and wineries featured with over 2,000 wine reviews submitted! To see more imagery from the 2011 Paso Robles Wine Festival visit us on Flickr - www.flickr.com/pasowine
