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Syrah - It Only Looks Easy

Paso Wine Man Talks Syrah

Paso Robles Wine Festival 2013

Can Hardly Wait for the 31st Annual Wine Festival coming to Paso Robles, May 17 - 19!

Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and sample fantastic yet-to-be-released wines during Friday evening’s Reserve Event. Wines from more than 60 wineries are complemented by artisanal bites from local restaurants along with Bread/Vivant Cheese/Culligan Water stations at the Saturday Grand Tasting.

Tickets are now available on www.pasowine.com or just click the button below for a complete list of ticket options and to purchase tickets!

Suggested Wineries

	Shale Oak Winery

	With a keen eye on sustainability in every facet of our business, Shale Oak Winery was built by a carefully crafted team creating an exceptional wine tasting experience.

	Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery

	Paso Robles - Taste wine at the Junction and see the caboose, boxcar and antique farm equipment. Enjoy the picnic areas & panoramic views.

	Veris Cellars

	Paso Robles - Try our 100 percent estate grown wines; blending the subtle differences of east and west side Paso Robles grapes. The wines are fruit forward with soft tannins and are a good value. Visit our country casual farm house.

	Riverstar Vineyards

	A complete Paso Robles Wine Country experience at RiverStar Vineyards. Wine Tasting, Vacation Rentals, Event Venues.... let the journey begin!

	Jada Vineyard & Winery

	Visit our west side Paso Robles winery amidst the vineyards and oaks. We produce Jersey Girl Syrah, a Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petite Verdot fruit, a non-traditional Rhone blend with Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot and a 100% Syrah.

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How To Match
Here are some basic guidelines to making the right decisions when combining wine with food. The key is balance—balancing heavy foods with rich wines, moderate foods with medium bodied wines, lighter foods with light wines and sweet foods with sweet wines. Also look for complementary or contrasting flavors to make an impression on your palate (think blue cheese and Port). Ultimately it comes down to your individual tastes but here are a few tips, hints, ideas, and thoughts.
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How To Technically Taste Wine
How do you technically taste wine? Many books have been written about the ‘Art and Science of Wine Appreciation’ and it is difficult to summarise it in condensed form. However, there are a number of simple ‘rules’ to be aware of...
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Sheep in the Vineyard!
Have a wine related question? "Ask the Advisor" is our new feature where you can get your questions answered. We will tackle a broad range of subjects from food and wine pairing to the pros and cons of wild yeast fermentation. No question is too simple (we like those because they are easier to answer) and if you have a tough one we can't answer it we will call in for reinforcements from our industry contacts.
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Taste For Free Maps
There are over 180 wineries in California that offer complimentary wine tasting. Click on a region to see a Taste For Free winery map along with links to extensive winery and wine tasting information.
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Concannon Vineyards
Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena recently honored Jim Concannon, 3rd generation vintner, Concannon Vineyard for his contributions to the Livermore Valley and California wine industry. The Mayor paid tribute at Born to Rhône; an annual event that celebrates Concannon Vineyard's pioneering work with grape varieties from the Rhône Valley.
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