Immerse yourself in the rustic charm and burgeoning viticulture of California's Central Coast with our trip to this enchanting wine region. We will meet the innovative winemakers who harness the unique microclimates and diverse soils to cultivate a remarkable array of grape varieties, resulting in world-class wines. We will indulge in farm-to-table dining experiences that capture the essence of Paso Robles' bounty and pair perfectly with the wines. With the rolling coastal hills as your backdrop, and laid back Paso Robles hospitality at every turn, we’ll engage in an unparallelled exploration into Paso’s flourishing wine culture.
Accommodations
Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles' finest boutique luxury hotel, an intimate 16-room boutique luxury hotel tucked just off Paso Robles' historic town square.
Closest Airport: SLO
Max Guests: 16
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrivals. Meet the Rhone Rangers in an introductory tasting and enjoy a creative locally sourced meal at everyone’s new favorite downtown Paso spot Parchetto.
Day 2 | We’ll start the day off with an optional activity to get to know the region, followed by a tour/tasting at one of Paso’s pioneering wineries. After an authentic taco lunch, we’ll follow that up with a tasting at one of the next generation. After a sunset viewing of the breathtaking Sensorio light show, we’ll sit down for a seasonal dinner paired with wines from the best wine list in Paso at winemaker darling Les Petites Canailles.
Day 3 | We will visit our winemaking partner Juan Mercado of RIISE, who will walk us through his own highly sought after wines and then help us create our very own Rhône-style blend. We’ll then pause for a relaxed lunch paired with wines from nearby vineyards at another local favorite in Paso’s charming downtown. After a final visit and tasting with tiny boutique gem Linne Calodo, we’ll convene at Juan Mercado’s winery. There we’ll feast on wood-fired pizzas paired with exceptional wines from Juan’s private cellar, as well as some brought by Juan’s winemaker friends who are sure to stop by.
Day 4 | Departures
Pricing Information
Room types at the Hotel Cheval:
Classic- Classic Room
Deluxe- Deluxe Room
Premium- Luxury Room
This is a Vines Gold Trip. Gold trips are a slight step up in class: 4 and 5-star hotels, a bit higher level of (and even some Michelin-starred) dining, with wines to match.
The trip cost includes all accommodations, meals, wines, local transportation and group activities. Guests are responsible for their flights and airport transfers to the hotel or area.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes life requires changes or cancellations. We have created cancellation policies that take this into account while also accounting for the realities of our non-refundable event costs and prepayments. You can see our cancellation policy at www.vinesevents.com/terms