Welcoming Coffee Bar (9:30-10:30am)
Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary cup of artisan coffee as you preview the silent auction lots.
"Rhone Essentials" Seminar (10:30am-12:00pm)
Taste a top example of each of the principal categories of Rhone Rangers wines as you hear from winemakers and principals who have chosen the Rhone Ranger route in America. The Rhone Rangers are very pleased to announce that the guest moderator for the 2025 seminar will be Samantha Cole-Johnson, US Editor for JancisRobinson.com.
Seminar Panelists: **To Be Announced**
Categories include:
Sparkling, Viognier, Obscure White Rhone, White-Rhone Blend, Rosé, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Obscure Red Rhone, and Red-Rhone Blend.
Vintners' Luncheon (12:00pm-1:00pm)
All-Access Pass Holders will be joined by Rhone Rangers principals and winemakers for a gourmet lunch, catered by Chef Jeffery Scott. Throughout lunch, members' Rhone wines will be passing freely around the tables, while attendees enjoy an extended opportunity to interact with the producers. A special silent auction, featuring 10 lots from the seminar panelists, will also be a highlight of the luncheon.
Early-Access to Grand Tasting & Silent Auction (1:00-1:30pm)
All-Access Pass Holders will enjoy early access to the Grand Tasting of Rhone wines and access to early bidding on the Silent Auction lots donated by our national membership.
General Admission - Grand Tasting & Silent Auction (1:30-4:00pm)
Taste 250+ wines from Rhone Rangers members from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Ojai, Temecula, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma, El Dorado, Lodi, Oregon and Texas! During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by Rhone Rangers member wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers educational mission and scholarship fundraiser.
GRAND TASTING WINERY LINE-UP **To Be Announced**