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THE 2008 PASO ROBLES ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE ON MARCH 14 - 16, 2008. IF YOU MISSED IT, THEN MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE THIRD WEEKEND IN MARCH, 2009.
Traditionally held the third weekend in March, the 2009 dates are March 20 - 22. Below you will find information from the 2008 Zinfandel that just passed. If you are looking for a wine weekend getaway in Paso Robles, the 26th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival is quickly approaching. Make you plans to visit Paso Robles wine country May 16 - 18, 2008.
BELOW YOU WILL FIND DETAILS FROM THE 2008 ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL.
THE WEEKEND
More than 90 wineries will host an array of special events throughout Paso Robles Wine Country during the Zinfandel Festival weekend. Winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars, open houses and special tastings are just a few of the activities in store. Click here for a full list of winery activities.
SATURDAY MARQUEE EVENT
16th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Live Auction 4:30-7 P.M. - Grand Tasting and Silent Auction 7-9:30 P.M.
Paso Robles Event Center
2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, California
Zinfandel producers and enthusiasts come together for an evening of wine, food and celebration of California's heritage variety. The evening is made up of two events, a live auction and a Zinfandel Grand Tasting with silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the evening's activities will be donated to causes benefiting health and education for the vineyard worker population in the local community. This event sold out in 2007 and we strongly encourage advance ticket purchase.
LIVE AUCTION
The live auction includes specialty lifestyle, art and wine packages available only at this auction. The live auction is the only opportunity to taste and purchase the 2008 collaborative Zinfandel Blend created with world-class Zinfandel from a host of Paso Robles wineries. The final lot of the evening will be the official artwork of the 2007 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival.
GRAND TASTING & SILENT AUCTION
The evening is topped off with a Grand Tasting featuring Zinfandel from more than 40 area wineries. Zin-friendly hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction will accompany, featuring a wide variety of wine and lifestyle packages.
PLEASE TASTE RESPONSIBILY:
While visiting the Paso Robles Wine Country we strongly suggest that you practice the 4 S's of responsibile tasting:
SWIRL, SMELL, SIP & SPIT
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