CRAVE - A Paso Robles Wine Experience

Distinct Whites

[“dis-tíngkt wītes”]
Complex, Crisp, Refreshing

Distinct whites include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Italian Whites and blends of these varietals.

Rhône Whites

[“rōn wītes”]
Aromatic, Elegant, Tropical

Rhône Whites include Rousanne, Marsanne, Viognier, and blends of these varietals.

Cabernet Sauvignon

[“Kàbbər-nay sō-veen-yōn”]
Silky, Dark, Robust

Zinfandel

[“zínfən-dèl”]
Rich, Bright, Spicy

Rhône Reds

[“rōn reds”]
Smokey, Earthy, Divine

Rhône Reds include Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Counoise Cinsaut, and blends of these varietals.

Syrah

[“sírra”]
Peppery, Bold, Rustic

Uniquely Paso

[“Yoon-neék-lee pa-so”]
Plush, Dynamic, Primal

Paso Robles blends are true reflections of the climate and earth. They include blends like Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel as well as Meritage Blends.

Distinct Reds

[“dis-tíngkt reds”]
Artistic, Racy, Exotic

Distinct Reds include Pinot Noir, Merlot and Petit Sirah. This also includes Italian red varietals, like Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebiollo.

Dessert Wines

[“di-súrt wīnes”]
Exquisite, Daring, Decadent

Dessert Wines include Port and Muscat. Many dessert wines are made as a “Late Harvest” and can be made from both red and white grape varieties.

Distinct Whites

Level 4 Restaurant & Lounge – Lobster Ravioli, topped with Sweet Vermouth/Tarragon Cream Sauce

Rhône Whites

Novo Restaurant & Lounge – Seared Wild Salmon with a Lemon Grass Mojito Ceviche

Cabernet Sauvignon

Black Cat Bistro – Braised Lamb, Bacon and Mushroom Risotto with a Marsala Drizzle and Fresh Herbs

Zinfandel

Mama’s Meatball – Orchette Con Braciole

Rhône Reds

Cass Winery Café – Mashed Potatoes with Braised Short Ribs

Syrah

Native Lounge – Mole Duck Empanadas with Duck Confit and Queso Fresco & Spicy Ahi Tartar Tacos with Napa Cabbage

Uniquely Paso

Trumpet Vine Catering – Peppered Beef Tenderloin and Artichoke Puree on Rye Crostini

Distinct Reds

Downtown Brew – Caprese Salad on Garlic Crostini

Dessert Wines

Pasolivo Olive Oil – Various Cheeses, Olives, Fruits and Nuts Spread

Cheese and Tapas Table

Trader Joes – Various Cheeses, Olives, Fruits and Nuts Spread

CRAVE has partnered with a local touring company, The Wine Wrangler, to provide safe rides to attendees. The Wine Wrangler shuttles will be leaving from the Veterans Hall at various times throughout the evening. Drop-off spots include Laguna Village Shopping Center, Cal Poly Student Union and Downtown Mission Plaza.

The Grapeline Shuttle will have two shuttles taking people from The Paso Robles Inn to CRAVE at the Veterans Hall in San Luis Obispo. If you are a resident of Paso Robles and would like to use this service please call 800.549.WINE(9463) to reserve your seat. There are only 28 seats available and reservations are on a first come first serve basis.

The safe ride enables all those attending CRAVE the opportunity to get as close to their final destination, without driving. The Wine Alliance encourages all to take a taxi from the appropriate drop spot if their final destination is not in walking distance. If the drop-off spots and/or times do not work for you, please contact a local taxi company. And, of course, if you are planning to drive home, make sure to designate a driver!

There are many reasons to practice responsible tasting: upholding your dignity, showing your class and taking the opportunity to fully experience and understand each wine you enjoy from your first taste to your very last.

Using the Four S’s leaves you free to taste every wine that perks your interest and truly recognize what each wine has to offer down to the very last one.

The Four S’s of responsible tasting is great method to use - Swirl, Smell, Sip, Spit. Learn more by clicking on the steps below.

Swirl

This is trickiest of the four, getting a little too vigorous with your swirl means getting wine everywhere. The swirl allows you to open the wine to the air bringing out its best.

Smell

Feel free to allow your nose to jump right into the experience, you will see many tasters stick their nose right into the glass in order to absorb all that the wine has to offer.

Sip

And now the wine is ready to taste. Feel free to let the wine acquaint itself with your mouth for a few seconds while you notice the textures and tastes. And then…

Spit

This often feels a little unnatural, but in order to taste responsibly and respectably spit your wine into the provided cup or one of the nearby dump buckets.

E-mail

Meagan Callahan – mcallahan@pasowine.com
Communications Coordinator
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

Nicole Stonehocker – nstonehocker@pasowine.com
Promotions Coordinator
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

Phone

800.549.WINE (9463)