ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL: THE WEEKEND
Winery Activities
Zinfandel Festival is not a one day event, it is an entire weekend celebrating the variety, life and culture that has been created as a result of Zinfandel in Paso Robles. More than 145 wineries will be hosting activities throughout the weekend that showcase wines available throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. To plan your complete weekend click here for a full list of winery activities or request your own Zinfandel Festival event brochure. This free booklet is your hands on guide to the entire weekend's festivities. Click here to request your free event brochure.
Don’t forget to plan a case collecting trip through Paso Robles Wine Country to complete your weekend. Be sure to keep your Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction ticket handy; many wineries will be offering specials to Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction ticketholders throughout the weekend. Check out the Winery Activities tab to learn more.
Wine
Each year one Paso Robles Zinfandel producer is selected as the Zinfandel Festival Blend Master. This year Mike Giubbini of Rotta Winery has been given the honor of being named the 2010 Zinfandel Festival Blend Master. He has been working hard collecting the best Zinfandel from throughout Paso Robles to create the 2010 Collaborative Zinfandel Blend. While there will be over 100 Zinfandels and blends available at the Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction, but only ZIP ticketholders will have the opportunity to taste the 2010 Collaborative Blend. The blend will be available for purchase as a stand-alone auction item package and as part of a vertical package, with blends from previous years, through the Wine Country Auction.
Community
In addition to celebrating the bright, vibrant flavors and culture of Zinfandel at the Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction, money raised through the Wine Country Auction will be used to support the vineyard worker population who play a major role in bringing the spirit of Zinfandel alive. A portion of the funds raised will be donated to health, education and greater community programs for the local vineyard workers and their families.
