It would be a huge lie to say that we’re not super excited that Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne is baaaaack!!! Yup, right here in our little town of Paso Robles! Picture this: three days of some of the best and most unique rhone wines from regions all over the globe, incredible food, awesome seminars, and winemakers telling their tales and sharing their juice with you. In my world, it doesn’t get much better than that, right? See you there!<\/p>\n
MEDIA CONTACT<\/strong>: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong> San Luis Obispo, Calif. USA<\/strong><\/em>\u2014The rumors are true!\u00a0 Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne, the international wine organization based in San Luis Obispo, California, has announced they will indeed hold the much celebrated three-day Paso Robles event\u00a0April 14 \u2013 16, 2016<\/span><\/span> at the Paso Robles Event Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Through the years, Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne has hosted diverse Rh\u00f4ne personalities from the world over, tasted attendees on wines found only at the Paso Robles Installment and have been a platform for experiences that shall always be remembered.\u00a0 This mission will continue to ring true at the upcoming installment brimming with Rh\u00f4ne producers and enthusiasts alike from around the globe.<\/p>\n Tickets to attend the Paso Robles installment are now on-sale through the organizations website!\u00a0 This weekend, dedicated to nothing but Rh\u00f4nes, will include four in-depth educational seminars, two spirited tastings and three lively meals.\u00a0 Guests may purchase a Weekend Pass to experience the full weekend or buy individual tickets to take in what their schedule allows.\u00a0 Also available is a Tasty Twosome ticket which gives guests the opportunity to attend both The Opening (Friday, April 15) and The Closing tastings (Saturday, April 16<\/span><\/span>) at a discount.<\/p>\n The Seminar Series will once again gather Rh\u00f4ne personalities to take the coveted stage.\u00a0Jeb Dunnuck<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0Wine Advocate<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0will lead attendees through an exploration of the terroirs of Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape tasting wines from the famous rolled stone soils (galets roul\u00e9s) along with wines from the more sand, clay and limestone dominated terroirs.\u00a0 Taking a good look at Washington State is also on the docket.\u00a0 Sharing their wines and viewpoints from the northwest state will be\u00a0Todd Alexander<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Force Majeure<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Greg Harrington<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Gramercy Cellars<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Sean Boyd<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0R\u00f4tie Cellars<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0along with\u00a0Bob Bertheau<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Tenet Wines<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0a collaboration with winemaker\u00a0Michel Gassier<\/strong>\u00a0and enology consultant,\u00a0Philippe Cambie<\/strong>\u00a0who will also be in attendance.<\/p>\n Heading to the southernmost portion of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley winegrowing region guests will embark on a white wine focused seminar with producers from Costi\u00e8res de N\u00eemes. The seminar will star\u00a0Michel Gassier\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0Michel Gassier<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Luc Baudet<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Chateau Mas Neuf<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Collard<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Ch\u00e2teau Mourgues du Gr\u00e8s<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Diane De Puymorin<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Or et de Gueules<\/strong><\/a>. Completing the 2016 Paso Robles Seminar Series will be a look at Syrah and Grenache from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara.\u00a0 Leading this quest will be\u00a0Jordan Fiorentini<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Epoch Estate Wines<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Russell From<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Herman Story Wines<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Trey Fletcher<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Bien Nacido Estate<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Chris Hammell<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Hammell Wine Alliance<\/strong><\/a>. Moderating this lively seminar will be\u00a0Matt Kettmann<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Wine Enthusiast<\/strong><\/em>. Full Seminar Series details may be found at\u00a0hospicedurhone.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The journey continues with over 140 global Rh\u00f4ne wine producers sharing their wines at both The Opening and The Closing tastings.\u00a0 The Opening Tasting will focus on Rh\u00f4ne wines from the 2011 vintage and older where the The Closing Tasting will feature Rh\u00f4ne wines from the 2012 vintage and newer.\u00a0 This tasting format gives each guests a two-day opportunity to taste how gracefully the producers\u2019 wines age and what to expect in the future.\u00a0 A list of all attending Rh\u00f4ne wine producers and importers may be found on the organizations\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n This Rh\u00f4nely installment would not be complete without exquisite culinary comrades taking to the stove.\u00a0 Guests will delight in cuisine from\u00a0Chef John Toulze<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0the girl & the fig<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of Sonoma, California at an invite-only welcome reception, the refreshing fare of\u00a0Chef Spencer Johnston<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Danior Catering<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of San Luis Obispo, California for the Ros\u00e9 Lunch, and the BBQ masters from The\u00a0Hitching Post II<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Buellton, California at the Saturday<\/span><\/span> Farewell BBQ.<\/p>\n Attendees should gear up for a weekend of serious Rh\u00f4ne fun brimming with Rh\u00f4ne wines, Rh\u00f4ne zealots and Rh\u00f4ne producers from throughout the world. Passes are currently on sale for the Paso Robles Installment of Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne taking place April 14 \u2013 16, 2016 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. Event passes begin at $100. To purchase passes and to learn more visit\u00a0www.hospicedurhone.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n This event could not be made possible without the much appreciated support of sponsors.\u00a0 Industry friends supporting the Paso Robles Installment are Wine & Spirits Magazine<\/em>, Riedel, Pack n\u2019 Ship Direct, Travel Paso Robles, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the girl & the fig, Blakeslee and Blakeslee, Cadus, Cellar Masters, Farm Credit West, PRP Companies, Umpqua Bank, Wine Country this Week<\/em>, AV Solutions, J&L Wines and Sunridge Nurseries.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Get Social with Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> ABOUT HOSPICE DU RH\u00d4NE\u00ae<\/strong> Editor\u2019s Note\u2014<\/em>for additional information, photos or logo please contact Faith Wells at\u00a0faith@hospicedurhone.org<\/a>\u00a0or 805.784.9543<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It would be a huge lie to say that we’re not super excited that Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne is baaaaack!!! 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\nFaith Wells
\nfaith@hospicedurhone.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFebruary 25, 2016<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRh\u00f4ne Wine Lovers to Unite in Paso Robles, California this April
\nHospice du Rh\u00f4ne Announces the 2016 Paso Robles Installment<\/em><\/h3>\n
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\nHospice du Rh\u00f4ne\u00ae (HdR), located in San Luis Obispo, California, operates as a non-profit business league with the specific purpose of improving the business conditions of grape growers and wine producers of Rh\u00f4ne variety wines and grapes throughout the world.\u00a0 An international vintners\u2019 association, they provide promotional and educational opportunities to the wine industry, trade and Rh\u00f4ne enthusiasts.\u00a0 Hospice du Rh\u00f4ne is not affiliated with any other charitable organization. Non-profit 501 (c) (6) Business League<\/p>\n