– The Rhone Rangers will host an International Grenache Day Celebration on Friday, Sept. 16, in Paso Robles. The evening event is planned to coincide with the annual day of celebration, recognizing Grenache - one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Members from throughout the national organization will be represented, including wineries from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, Monterey County, Sonoma, and Oregon.
Last year, I wrote a brief piece on Black California winemakers and the paucity of material written about them. This was prompted by an Oliver Styles piece regarding an en premier tasting – buying wine from barrel sampling, pre bottling and release.
There was a time when drinking a syrah—flagship wine of the Rhone Valley in France—was a distinctly French experience. However, the dense, dark grape now.
– The national Rhone Rangers will host the 14th annual "Rhone Rangers Experience" on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Paso Robles. A full day is planned during the annual Presidents' Weekend event, including a "Rhone Essentials" seminar, vintners luncheon, grand tasting of 200+ wines, and a silent auction benefitting the Rhone Rangers Scholarship Fund.