Paso Robles Wine-16th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival

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.

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 last year 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