February 14th - Paso Robles Rhône Rangers Experience, Paso Robles, CA
Join us and 35+ members of the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers chapter for a day immersed in Rhônes!  Some of the leading winemakers and vitculturalists in the world of Rhône varietals will take participants through a fun, education-focused immersion into the world of Paso Robles Rhônes. The day's events will include a seminar on "Rhône Essentials" with tastings of the region's core Rhône varietals and blends, a vintners' lunch where attendees and vintners will share food, wine and conversation, and a walk-around tasting featuring wines from all members of the Paso Robles chapter of the Rhône Rangers.

Tickets for seminar, lunch and tasting are just $75/person, and tickets to the tasting are $25/person.  Qualified trade will be admitted free to the tasting with advance registration.  Both events have sold out for two consecutive years and we expect the 2010 event to fill up rapidly.  For more information on the event, or to buy tickets, click here.
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February & April, Paso Robles Wine Country will be on the road in 2010 visiting key markets around the State of California.
Join us for a series of trade and consumer events around the State of California. If these events are near you, take advantage of the opportunity to taste more than 150 wines from California's fastest growing wine region. Experience how Paso Robles is the optimal area for producing more than 40 wine varieties.  Updates on the cities, including exact dates, venues, times, RSVP (trade & media), and ticket information will begin in mid January. http://www.pasowine.com/events/grandtasting.php
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February 24th - CRAVE Event, NTC Promenade, McMillan Event Center, 2875 Dewey, San Diego
Event Timing:  8-10 p.m. Tickets will go on sale next week.  Tickets will be $45 per person in advance, $55 at the door.  Catering will be provided by Chili Co. Catering.
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February 25th - San Diego Consumer Tasting at Wine Steals  - East Village (within Petco Park), 793 J Street, San Diego
Event Timing:  6-8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale next week.  Tickets will be $55 per person in advance, $65 at the door.  Food will be provided by Wine Steals.  www.winestealssd.com
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March 3rd - Reverse Wine Dinner, Il Cortile Restaurante, Paso Robles, CA
Please join us at the newest fine dining Italian Restaurant in Paso Robles, for a three course Reverse Wine Dinner.  You pick the wine and Chef Santos will surprise you with a beautiful three course pairing designed specifically to match your Edward Sellers selection.  Or, enjoy a seasonal menu created with the freshest ingredients available, locally sourced by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal.  Chef provides a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti.  Ed and Amy will be on hand to take you through our fantastic line up of exceptional Rhone wines.  Don’t miss this fun event!   608 12th St., Paso Robles.  Please call to make your reservations 805.226.0300. http://www.sazainc.org/ICR/Home.html
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March 13th - 2nd Annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Tasting and Auction, Bakersfield, CA
Join us for this fun filled event, and support a great cause.  Over 25 wineries participate in this event and several local restaurants will be on hand to providing samples of their cuisine.   Great wine! Great Cause!  Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door, only 550 tickets available.  Please contact Greg Holland at 661.747.6208 to purchase tickets.  This event sells out early so order soon.  Lexus Dealership, 5101 Gasoline Alley Drive (at the Auto Mall), Bakersfield, 4:00-7:00 PM.
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March 14th - Family Winemakers Tastings, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Welcome to the Family Winemaker’s of California's most comprehensive tasting of California wines in the world.  Family Winemaker showcases the state’s small, family-owned wineries and their beautiful wines. Come and see us at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, open to the public and the trade, 3-6 PM. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door.  Order Tickets: click here for your print-at-home tickets or call 866-465-3995
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March 16th - Family Winemakers Trade Tasting, Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA.
Open to Trade Only! http://www.familywinemakers.org/tastings/tastings.cfm
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March 28th - Thirteenth Annual Rhône Rangers Trade Tasting, 12:00-2:00 PM, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 
This event is complimentary to qualified members of the trade and press.  You must register in advance and you must bring a pre-printed business card and photo ID to gain admittance. If you are not a member of the wine trade (retailer, wholesaler, restaurant owner, and sommelier) or a published, bona fide wine writer, please do not request an invitation, as we will be unable to grant your request.  CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE TRADE - REGISTER HERE.
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March 28th - Thirteenth Annual Rhône Rangers Grand Tasting, 2:00-5:00 PM, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
The Grand Tasting, where over 2,000 people are expected to taste over 500 wines from more than 100 Rhone Rangers wineries. Come and sample gourmet foods from 25 or more specialty food purveyors, including cheese, bread, olive oil, charcuterie, fruits and other sweets and chocolates. A silent auction will feature Rhone Rangers wines and wine-related items; proceeds from the auction will benefit our partners, Meals on Wheels of San Francisco. Participating wineries will be announced in February. This event takes place at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.  Come out for a great afternoon of wine, food and fun. BUY TICKETS: $60/each through 2/27/10. (Tickets $65/each thereafter).
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April 29th - May 3rd Hospice du Rhone, Paso Robles, C.
www.hospicedurhone.org
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