"Taste of the Back Roads" A Collective Winery Grand Tasting

"Taste of the Back Roads" A Collective Winery Grand Tasting

An intimate and casual Paso Wine Country experience. Discover the hidden gems of the Paso Back Roads Wine Trail at our Grand Tasting Event!

By Paso Back Roads Wine Trail

Date and time

Saturday, May 4 · 4 - 7:30pm PDT

Location

Rava Wines, Creston Road, Paso Robles, CA, USA

6785 Creston Road Paso Robles, CA 93446

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

VIP Tasting

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Grand Tasting

About this event

  • 3 hours 30 minutes

"Taste of the Back Roads" Grand Tasting

Join us for the quintessential Paso Wine Country experience at Rava Wines, as we explore the hidden gems of Paso Robles along the Paso Back Roads Wine Trail. Discover new flavors, meet passionate winemakers & proprietors, and experience your new favorite Wine Trail at our annual Grand Tasting! Don't miss out on a chance to Taste the Back Roads!

Join us on Rava's spectacular winery and vineyard from 4:00-5:30PM for the VIP Tasting, where more than 20 wineries will showcase only Reserve or Small-batch wines, paired with a delicious bite crafted by each winery. General Admission guests join us from 5:30-7:30PM for the Grand Tasting, a showcase of several wines from each winery while guests can also enjoy fare from Choco’s Mexican Grill & Yabba Dabba Dogs available for purchase throughout the event. This up-close tasting experience with the owners and winemakers of the Paso Back Roads Wine Trail is the place to Discover the Undiscovered!

Each winery will also be donating unique wine experiences to the Silent Auction, where 100% of the proceeds will go to Family Care Network. Auction items range from vineyard tours, to barrel & library tastings with the winemaker, to overnight getaways!! Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI) provides life-changing services to our community’s most vulnerable people: children, youth, and adults living with unaddressed trauma, unmet mental health needs, housing insecurity, and those involved with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. In partnership with county and community agencies, we instill HOPE, STABILITY, SUPPORT, and EMPOWERMENT to assist participants in their healing, completing case and independent living plans, and achieving self-sufficiency across all areas of their lives. Specifically, FCNI provides mental health support, safe housing, financial assistance, individualized case management, one-on-one guidance, connection to community resources, and life skills development to help those entrusted into our care live more self-reliant and productive lives.

Participating Wineries:

Barr Estate Winery

Bella Luna

Bianchi Winery

Bovino Vineyards

Cass Winery

Cairjn Wine Cellars

Chateau Margene

Defiance Vineyard

Dresser Winery

Fableist Wine Co.

Glunz Family Winery & Cellars

Liberty Cellars

Optio Vineyards

Pear Valley Vineyards & Winery

Penman Springs Vineyard

Rasmussen Vineyards

Rava Wines

RF Fine Wines

Sculpterra Winery

Shadown Run Vineyards

Stanger Vineyards

Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery

Still Waters Vineyards

Vinyl Vineyards

...and more!

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the VIP Tasting & General Admission?

General Admission doors open at 5:30PM for the Grand Tasting. VIP Tasting ticket holders get to access the 5:30PM Grand Tasting, PLUS early access at 4:00PM for a VIP experience with the winemakers. Enjoy featured reserve or small batch wines, paired with hors d'oeuvres.

Are Industry Tickets available?

Industry Friends (currently working for a Paso Robles Tasting Room or Winery) can enjoy discounted General Admission tickets, however a business card or paystub is required at check-in for verification. Discounts on VIP Tasting Ticket does not apply. Use Code: INDUSTRY

What if I'm a wine club member of a participating Winery, is there a discount for me?

Yes! We are pleased to offer a discounted ticket to Wine Club Members of ANY of the participating Back Roads Wineries. Please reach out to your Back Roads Winery for the discount code. Code applies to VIP Tasting & General Admission tickets.

Will there be food?

VIP Tasting Guests will enjoy complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres from 4:00PM until supplies last. Local Food Trucks will be serving up some food for purchase for all guests until 7:00PM.

Is this event indoors?

Yes, this event is indoors. Note that our food truck partners will be parked outdoors.

How does the Silent Auction work?

The Participating wineries will be submitting one unique prize or experience for the Silent Auction table, which will be open for bids until 7:00PM. If your bid is the highest, we will collect payment and you can claim your prize before you leave. 100% of proceeds go to Family Care Network.

Organized by

Discover the undiscovered. The Paso Back Roads Wine Trail is a collective our boutique, family-owned vineyards and wineries in Paso Robles California wine country. Enjoy casual hospitality and unique experiences on the Back Roads!

$70 – $95